Hybrid Industrial Maintenance & Utility Operator

Johnson Controls; Glendale (CA); Hybrid; USD 67,051,000 - 111,751,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a versatile Industrial Maintenance & Utility Operator to support our plant manufacturing operations. This hybrid role blends hands-on mechanical maintenance with utility system monitoring and operation, with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

The ideal candidate will troubleshoot equipment, manage critical utility infrastructure, and help maintain compliance, preventative maintenance, and CMMS records while working on outdoor and indoor processes and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance, process technology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance or utility operations, preferably in a chemical or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with continuous process operations
• Familiarity with utility systems such as boilers, chillers, HVAC, Dust Collectors, Scrubbers, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Comfortable working in outdoor environments and around hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of safety procedures including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and chemical handling and disposal.
• Is required to participate in an on-call rotation schedule to attend to emergency situations at the facility.
• Must be physically able to perform basic maintenance tasks to the highest caliber, which includes ability to: climb ladders, work in confined spaces, lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs., etc.
• Must be able to work varying shifts, weekends, holidays, and special maintenance events as needed.
• Required to use a variety of hand and power tools or man lift.
• Must be able to pass a thorough background check and subject interview.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on indoor/outdoor process equipment including pumps, valves, tanks, piping, and rotating machinery, etc.
• Plans, selects, and lays out required materials for service, repair, and preventive maintenance work.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and process lines.
• Maintain accurate records in the CMMS and follow all safety and environmental protocols.
• Provides direction and training to less experienced O&M Specialists.
• Requisitions new supplies and equipment.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Monitor and operate plant utility systems including boilers, chillers, scrubbers, HVAC, water chemical feed systems, other continuous process systems.
• Conduct routine inspections and log readings for utility performance and compliance.
• Respond to alarms and abnormal conditions in utility systems and take corrective action.
• Assist with startup, shutdown, and emergency response procedures for utility systems.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

P&IDs reading

Safety procedures

Electrical troubleshooting

SCADA/DCS familiarity

Building Automation

Communication & teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Man lift

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a versatile Industrial Maintenance & Utility Operator to support our plant manufacturing operations. This hybrid role blends hands-on mechanical maintenance with utility system monitoring and operation, with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

The ideal candidate will troubleshoot equipment, manage critical utility infrastructure, and help maintain compliance, preventative maintenance, and CMMS records while working on outdoor and indoor processes and