Controls Systems Technician

Johnson Controls•Houston, TX

About The Position

Johnson Controls is hiring a Controls Systems Technician to commission building automation systems, troubleshoot HVAC mechanical, electrical, and controls issues, respond to basic warranty calls, and provide customers with solutions to building inefficiencies and service-related needs. The technician serves as a trusted customer advisor, offering recommendations and quotes to support efficient facility operation. The role uses Johnson Controls configuration and commissioning tools to load controller software, perform system diagnostics, calibrate systems, document commissioning and system changes, and communicate job progress and issues to management, contractors, and customers. It also includes administrative and on-site documentation duties and adherence to safety standards and required safety training.

Requirements

Completion of a vocational school four-year program or an associate degree in electronics, mechanical systems, computer technology, air conditioning, or a similar field, plus three years of industry experience; alternatively, one year 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 to customers and outside contacts ethically and professionally.
Ability to explain technical information to technical and non-technical people.
PC experience and ability to program HVAC-related software.
Leadership skills to support mechanics working on non-complex, non-critical building automation equipment at a job site.

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 service-related items.
Load system-level controller software.
Perform basic commissioning and system diagnostics from system-level controllers to end devices, such as sensors and actuators, and complete required commissioning documentation.
Keep management and the Johnson Controls contractor or customer informed of job progress and issues.
Calibrate systems using basic electronic test equipment.
Complete administrative tasks, including timesheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation.
Document changes and provide information for as-built documentation.
Communicate with the Johnson Controls 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 solutions to help facilities operate efficiently, including upselling opportunities, and provide supporting quotes.
Support the activities of mechanics working on non-complex, non-critical building automation equipment at a job site.