Controls Systems Technician

Johnson Controls•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Johnson Controls is seeking a Controls Systems Technician to perform system commissioning and diagnostics, troubleshoot basic HVAC mechanical, electrical, and controls problems, and respond to basic warranty calls. The role focuses on delivering high-quality customer service by identifying and resolving building inefficiencies and service issues, and by providing solutions at the time of service. The technician loads system-level controller software; commissions systems and diagnoses issues from system-level controllers to end devices such as sensors and actuators; calibrates systems using basic electronic test equipment; and completes required commissioning and as-built documentation. The role also includes communicating job progress and issues to management, contractors, and customers; completing time sheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation; following safety standards and training; and recommending and quoting solutions that support efficient facility operations. The position requires an HVAC license or a two-year degree in a relevant technical field, at least two years of related HVAC-industry experience servicing electronic and/or mechanical systems, and the ability to program HVAC-related software. The stated hiring hourly range is $22.00–$30.00, with the rate determined by factors including education, experience, skills, and market alignment. A competitive benefits package is included, but specific benefits are not listed.

Requirements

An HVAC license or a two-year degree in electronics, mechanical systems, computer technology, air conditioning, or a similar field.
At least two years of related experience servicing electronic and/or mechanical systems in the HVAC industry.
Knowledge of HVAC controls 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 people.
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.
Valid driver's license.

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 resolve customer service-related items.
Load system-level controller software.
Perform basic commissioning and system diagnostics from system-level controllers to end devices, including sensors and actuators, and complete required commissioning documentation.
Keep management and the JCI contractor or customer 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 JCI contractor or customer upon arrival at and before leaving the work site.
Follow safety standards and attend required safety training, with a high degree of regard for employee and subcontractor safety.
Provide recommendations and solutions to help facilities run efficiently, including upselling opportunities, and provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.
Support the activities of Mechanics working on non-complex, non-critical Building Automation equipment at a job site.