Controls System Technician

Johnson Controls•Auburn Hills, MI

3d•$34 - $46

About The Position

Johnson Controls is hiring a Controls System Technician to commission building control systems, troubleshoot basic HVAC mechanical, electrical, and controls problems, and respond to basic warranty calls. The technician provides customer service aimed at improving building efficiency, resolving service items, and delivering solutions at the time of service. The role uses Johnson Controls configuration and commissioning tools to load system-level controller software, perform system diagnostics from controllers to end devices, and complete commissioning and as-built documentation. It also includes communicating job progress and issues to management, contractors, and customers; completing administrative records; following safety standards; and recommending and quoting solutions to improve facility efficiency.

Requirements

Completion of a four-year vocational school program or an associate degree in electronics, mechanical systems, computer technology, air conditioning, or a similar field, plus three years of industry experience; alternatively, 4 or more years of experience servicing electronic and/or mechanical systems in the HVAC industry.
Knowledge of HVAC control systems, facilities management systems, site preparation, peripheral equipment installation, and servicing techniques.
Effective interpersonal skills to represent Johnson Controls professionally and ethically to customers and outside contacts.
Ability to explain technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
Leadership skills to support mechanics working on non-complex, non-critical Building Automation equipment at a job site.
PC experience and ability to program HVAC-related software.
Knowledge of HVAC systems and DDC controls.

Nice To Haves

Tridium/Distech experience.
Tridium Integrator.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned system commissioning using Johnson Controls configuration and commissioning tools.
Troubleshoot and resolve basic HVAC mechanical, electrical, and controls problems.
Respond to basic warranty calls and provide customer service to address building inefficiencies and service-related items.
Load system-level controller software.
Perform basic commissioning and diagnostics from system-level controllers to end devices, including sensors and actuators, and complete required commissioning documentation.
Keep management, Johnson Controls contractors, or customers informed of job progress and issues.
Calibrate systems using basic electronic test equipment.
Complete administrative tasks, including time sheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation.
Document changes and provide information for as-built documentation.
Communicate with the contractor or customer upon arrival at and before leaving the work site.
Follow safety standards and attend required safety training, with strong regard for employee and subcontractor safety.
Recommend and quote solutions, including upselling opportunities, to help ensure facilities run efficiently.
Support the activities of mechanics working on non-complex, non-critical Building Automation equipment at job sites.