Operations & Maintenance Lead - Junction City, KS

VetJobs•Junction City, KS
•$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, such as lighting, nurse call, and data networks. The role ensures systems meet customer requirements and Johnson Controls goals, and is accountable for the quality, timeliness, and efficiency of service, repair, and design work. The Lead develops complex software programs, commissions systems, and troubleshoots to ensure proper building-control-system operation. The role also prepares detailed information and submittals to communicate designs and operations to customers, consultants, Sales and Service teams, and subcontractors. This position is based at NBAF in Manhattan, Kansas, and supports a single on-site customer. The Lead may provide work direction to Service Controls Technician I and Senior I and Senior II Controls Technicians, and must maintain a high regard for employee and subcontractor safety.

Requirements

  • At least 15 years of relevant experience with a high school diploma, or at least 8 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
  • 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 background check, including fingerprinting.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

  • Design, configure, and service technically complex building control systems for the customer’s facility.
  • Create flow diagrams, sequences of operation, 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, services, and installation.
  • Select, order, and track delivery of materials for assigned jobs.
  • Assist with loading and commissioning system- and network-level controllers.
  • Assist in validating complete system functionality and resolve problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.
  • Provide field-change information for the creation of as-built drawings and software.
  • Keep management, Johnson Controls contractors, and the customer informed of job progress and issues.
  • Assist with site-specific training for the owner or operator on the complete 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 a high degree of regard for employee and subcontractor safety.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time; 10 days of vacation 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
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