Operations & Maintenance Lead

Johnson Controls • Junction City, KS

7d • $38 - $52 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, the Operations & Maintenance Lead is responsible for the service and repair, design, configuration, and operation of complete HVAC building control systems and other low-voltage control subsystems, including lighting, nurse call, and data networks. The role ensures systems meet customer intent and Johnson Controls goals, and is accountable for the quality, timeliness, and efficiency of service, repairs, and designs. The position develops complex software programs, commissions systems, and troubleshoots to ensure proper building-control-system operation. It also prepares detailed information and submittals to communicate system design and operation to customers, consultants, Sales and Service teams, and subcontractors.

This position is based at NBAF in Manhattan, Kansas, supporting a single on-site customer. The role may provide work direction to Service Controls Technician I and Senior I and Senior II Controls Technicians, and requires a high regard for employee and subcontractor safety.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of relevant experience with a high school diploma, or a bachelor's degree in engineering with 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.
• Ability to pass a federal fingerprint background check.
• 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 as required.
• Assist in validating complete system functionality and resolve problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.
• Provide field-change information to the team for as-built drawings and software.
• Keep management, Johnson Controls contractors, and customers informed about job progress and issues.
• Assist with site-specific training for owners and operators on the total building control system.
• Participate in coordination and release meetings with Sales and Service Operations.
• Perform value engineering to deliver 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 strong 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 day one.
• Collaborative team environment.
• Commitment to safety through the Zero Harm policy.

What This Job Offers

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