Operations & Maintenance Lead

Johnson Controls • Junction City, KS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Johnson Controls is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Lead to support a single on-site customer at NBAF in Manhattan, Kansas. Under general direction, the role is responsible for service and repair, design, configuration, and operation of complete HVAC building control systems and other low-voltage control subsystems, such as lighting, nurse call, and data networks. The position is accountable for the quality, timeliness, and efficiency of service, repair, and design work. It develops complex software programs, commissions systems, and troubleshoots operations to ensure building control systems function properly. The role also provides detailed design and operational information to customers, consultants, sales and service teams, and subcontractors.

The position may provide work direction to Service Controls Technician I and Senior I and Senior II Controls Technicians. It emphasizes safety for employees and subcontractors and includes support for customer training, coordination, and cost-effective engineering solutions.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma, or a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the construction, service, or HVAC industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems, and other building subsystems.
• Demonstrated experience integrating low-voltage building subsystems using industry protocols such as LON and BACnet.
• Ability to explain technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly with computer-related drafting tools.
• Must pass a federal fingerprint background check.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and service technically complex building control systems for customer facilities.
• Create flow diagrams, sequences of operations, bills of material, network layouts, schedules, and electrical schematics as required.
• Develop and test software programs to operate systems according to customer facility requirements.
• Coordinate and create drawings and equipment schedules for submittals, service, and installation.
• Select, order, and track delivery of materials for assigned jobs.
• Assist with loading and commissioning system- and network-level controllers.
• Assist with validating complete system functionality and troubleshoot problems with subcontractors and other trades.
• Provide field-change information to the team for as-built drawings and software updates.
• Keep management, JCI contractors, and customers informed about job progress and issues.
• Assist with site-specific training for the owner/operator on the building control system.
• Participate in coordination and release meetings with sales and service operations.
• Perform value engineering to achieve cost-effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• May provide work direction to Service Controls Technician I and Senior I and Senior II Controls Technicians.
• Adhere to safety standards and maintain a high degree of regard for employee and subcontractor safety.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time; 10 vacation days in the first year
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision care, available on day one
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through the Zero Harm policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED