HVAC Controls Technician (Building Automation)

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

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Here's what we have to offer

• Competitive pay.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision care - available from day one.
• Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities, supported by our outstanding internal resources.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot).
• Company vehicle, tools, and equipment provided to complete all jobs.
• Scheduling and management support.

What you will do

Performs assigned system commissioning using Johnson controls configuration and commissioning tools. Troubleshoots and resolves basic HVAC mechanical, electrical, and controls problems.

How you will do it

• Loads system-level controller software.

• Performs basic verification and system diagnostics from system-level controllers to end devices (i.e., sensors, actuators, etc.) and completes all required documentation.

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

• Calibrates devices 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.

• 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.

• Completes typical installation hardware design and software programming using established standards as required. Provides detailed information to communicate design and operation to customers, Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors.

• Provides jobsite coordination for panel and field device physical locations. Ensures installation is in accordance with Johnson Controls standards and project requirements.

• Manages and completes the loading, device verification, and commissioning of all system controllers as required. Validates complete system functionality and resolves issues with subcontractors and others to ensure proper operation. Provides accurate project as-built and commissioning documentation.

• Provides coaching, mentoring and technical assistance to System Technicians, Electrical Installers and System Designers. Provides technical assistance to subcontractors. Ensures that delegated tasks are done accurately, on-time, billed, within budget and within scope of the contract.

• Effectively communicates the status of projects to management as required and provides monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin.

• Develops project plans and coordinates the required resources to ensure timely and cost-effective installation and completion of assigned projects.

• Performs site-specific training for owner/operator on the total system in full or with assistance. Ensures owner/operator has been trained. Provides proper documentation and manuals for system operation.

• Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants, and subcontractors. Attends job progress meetings as required.

• Coordinates with Project Engineers on bundled jobs to deliver cost efficient solutions that exceed customer expectations.

• Follows all safety standards and has the highest regard for employee and subcontractor safety.

What we look for
Required

• Technical Associates Degree with two years of field experience or four years of equivalent related field experience in the building automation industry, programming panel controls preferably HVAC equipment.

• Experience managing projects.

• Must have the ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.

• Must demonstrate the ability to perform work independently.

• Strong computer skills.

Preferred

• Experience in the HVAC industry, programming controls.

• Six plus years of Project Management experience.

• Knowledge of project accounting, costing principles.

• Relevant technical hands-on experience in systems design and commissioning of digital HVAC controls systems.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $30.8-42.56 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.