HVAC Truck Base Senior Controls Technician (Open)

jci; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a skilled HVAC controls technician to install, program, commission, troubleshoot and maintain building automation systems in Metairie, LA. You will respond to service calls, run diagnostics, calibrate systems and provide clear recommendations to customers.

You will work with a team of technicians, adhere to safety standards, document work, and complete required administrative tasks while delivering high quality service to Johnson Controls customers in the region.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, sequences and applications.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude in mechanical and electro-mechanical fields.
• Able to use hand and power tools and electrical testing equipment (e.g., multimeter).
• Solid PC skills and basic software literacy.
• Attention to detail and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, install, commission, and perform preventive maintenance on HVAC control systems.
• Respond to service and warranty calls using Johnson Controls tools and testing equipment.
• Provide frontline technical support and communicate with customers.
• Propose system repair and update recommendations.
• Document commissioning activities and as-built changes.
• Maintain safety and complete required safety training.
• Record time sheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation.
• Engage with customers to understand their systems and needs.
• Communicate status with management and customers.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electro-mechanical

Hand tools & meters

PC literacy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Multimeter

Electrical testing tools

Job description

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What you will do

• Perform HVAC Control systems programming, troubleshooting, installation, commissioning and preventative maintenance as it is related to mechanical, electrical, and low voltage controls components.

• Respond to service and warranty calls using Johnson Controls configuration and commissioning tools as well as a variety of hand tools including electrical testing meters and other electronic testing equipment.

• Provide front line technical and repair support through effective communications with Johnson Controls customers.

• Provide system repair and or update recommendations and assist in proposing of recommendations to Johnson Controls customers.

• Be part of an expanding team of the best technicians in the industry while you build career with a first class global organization.

How you will do it

• Loading Johnson Controls field and network level controller software.

• Performing commissioning and system diagnostics for all levels of system controllers as well as enddevices (i.e. Sensors, actuators, etc.) and complete all required commissioning documentation.

• Keeps management and JCI contractor or customer informed of job progress and issues.

• Calibrates systems requiring basic electronic test equipment.

• Completes administrative tasks including but not limited to time sheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation.

• Documents changes and provides information for as-built documentation.

• Execute company sponsored as well as personally initiated training to insure the highest level of knowledge and capability are maintained.

• Engage with customers to fully understand their systems and needs.

• Communicates with the JCI contractor or customer upon arrival and before leaving the work site.

• Follows all safety standards and attends required safety training. High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.

What we look for

Required:

• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, sequence and applications

• Demonstrated technical aptitude in mechanical and electro-mechanical fields

• Able to use hand, power tools and electrical testing equipment such as a multi meter.

• Solid knowledge base in use of personal computers.

• Attention to detail.

• Good communication and listening skills.

• (Depending on location, the mounting and termination of low voltage devices may have special licensing requirements.)

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.