Operations & Maintenance Lead

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

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What we offer 

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time- 10 days of vacation first year
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care – Available day one
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
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What you will do:

Under general direction, responsible for the service & repair, design, configuration, and operation of complete HVAC building control systems and other low voltage control sub-systems (i.e., lighting, nurse call, data networks, etc.) to meet the intent of the customers and JCI goals.  Accountable for quality, timeliness and efficiency of Service & repair and designs. Develops complex software programs, commissioning and solving to ensure proper operations of the building control system. Provides detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, Sales and Service team and subcontractors. 

**Note: This position is based at NBAF in Manhattan, Kansas, supporting a single on‑site customer.

How you will do it:

• Designs, configures and services technically complex building control systems for the customers facility.
• Creates flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts, schedules and electrical schematics as required. 
• Develops and tests software programs necessary to operate the system per customer facility requirements' intent. 
• Coordinates and creates necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals, services and/or installation. 
• Selects, orders, and tracks the delivery of materials for assigned jobs. 
• Assists in the loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required.
• Assists in validation of complete system functionality and solves problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation. 
• Provides field change information to the team for the creation of as-built drawings and software. 
• Keeps management and JCI contractor and customer informed of job progress and issues. 
• Assists in performing site-specific training for owner / operator on the total building control system. 
• Participates in coordination and release meetings with sales and service operations.
• Performs value engineering to provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction. 
• May provide work direction to Service Controls Technician I and Senior I and Senior II Controls Technicians.
• Adheres to safety standards.  High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety 

What we look for 

Required:

• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma (HSD), or a bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the construction or service, or HVAC industry.  
• Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.  
• Demonstrated experience in the integration of low voltage building sub-systems using various industry protocols (i.e., LON, BACnet, etc.). 
• Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
• Demonstrated advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting tools.
• Must be able to pass a federal background check (fingerprint)
• Must have a valid driver's license

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $37.78 - 52.02 Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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