Operations & Maintenance Lead - Junction City, KS

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Junction City, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, the Operations & Maintenance Lead is responsible for servicing and repairing, designing, configuring, and operating complete HVAC building control systems and other low-voltage control subsystems, such as lighting, nurse call, and data networks. The role supports customer requirements and Johnson Controls goals, and is accountable for the quality, timeliness, and efficiency of service, repairs, and designs. It develops complex software programs, commissions systems, and troubleshoots to ensure proper building-control-system operation. The position provides detailed information and submittals to customers, consultants, sales and service teams, and subcontractors.

This role is based at NBAF in Manhattan, Kansas, supporting a single on-site customer. It designs, configures, and services technically complex building-control systems; prepares diagrams, sequences of operation, bills of material, network layouts, schedules, and electrical schematics; and develops and tests software to meet facility requirements. The position coordinates drawings and equipment schedules, tracks materials, assists with controller loading and commissioning, validates system functionality, and resolves issues with subcontractors and other trades. It also communicates job progress and issues, supports owner/operator training, participates in coordination and release meetings, performs value engineering, and may provide work direction to Controls Technicians. The role adheres to safety standards, with a high degree of 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 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 be able to pass a federal fingerprint background check.
• Must have a 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, service, 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.
• Provide field-change information for as-built drawings and software.
• Keep management, Johnson Controls contractors, and the customer informed about job progress and issues.
• Assist with site-specific training for the owner/operator on the total 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

• 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