HVAC Controls Technician

We are seeking an HVAC Controls Technician to join our federal team based at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds (military encouraged, but experience is not required) in Aberdeen, MD.

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Shift:  Day shift, primarily 7:00am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday.

Benefits:  Eligible for benefits on first day of employment.
Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks in total).
Travel: Limited. Company vehicle is provided with the role.

As a Controls Technician, you will:

• Perform preventive maintenance, repair, install, commissioning, point-to-point checkouts, troubleshoot and/or replace HVAC controls systems & equipment, and building control systems; most work will involve Johnson Controls Metasys building automation system and controls
• Diagnose and repair electronic control system malfunctions primarily using electronic or digital control systems
• Test and write modifications to systems software
• Assist with field changes and discrepancies for engineering corrections and drawings
• Provide training and associated manuals and documentation to customers on electronic control systems operations
• Help mechanical staff troubleshoot issues
• Ensure work performed complies with company, state, local and federal regulations, industry standards and guidelines, and customer requirements
• Properly complete all required company, customer, and service documentation
• Compile project documentation, such as certificate of completion, customer training forms, training certificates and punch lists
• Conduct self-study (reading, research and practice) to improve and maintain technical proficiency in company's product lines; completes certifications as required
• Use electronic test equipment to troubleshoot problems during installation
• Read and properly interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics and operational product manuals
• Adhere to Johnson Controls and customer safety standards, provide safety awareness leadership and instruction to technicians and subcontractors on Johnson Controls work sites

Required Qualifications:

• Experience installing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and/or doing point-to-point checks with Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems.
• Knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital controls systems, HVAC controls systems, facilities management systems, site preparation, peripheral equipment installation and servicing techniques.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required security clearances (background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit checks).

Preferred Experience:

• Programming and/or troubleshooting various brands of HVAC controls products (Johnson Controls Metasys, Honeywell, Siemens, Delta, Distech, Carrier, ALC, Andover) 
• Experience with BAS communication protocols including at least one of the following:  BACnet MSTP, BACnet IP, N2, P1, Modbus, and/or LON
• Demonstrated technical experience working with Johnson Controls Metasys or Tridium® Niagara Direct Digital Control (DDC) system
• Experience using SMP, SCT, and/or CCT

Preferred Education:

• Associate degree (or equivalent experience) in electronics, mechanical systems, computer technology, engineering technology, HVAC, or a related field.

Who we are
At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world`s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our “Take a Journey” video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvGYkasvEwM

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/tomorrowneedsyou.

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)

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