HVAC Controls Systems Technician - Entry Level

Job Description

We are seeking an HVAC Controls System Technician who has a desire to learn and grow in the field of HVAC Controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS) to join our Federal Systems team supporting Fort Stewart and the Hunter Army Airfield locations in North Eastern Georgia, near Savannah, GA and the Georgia coastline (military friendly, but experience is not required). Training and development is provided with this role.

As part of a Fortune 500 company, 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: 7:30am - 4:30pm, Monday-Friday

Pay range: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour based on experience
Company vehicle: Yes

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: None, all work is based at this location

As a Controls System Technician, you will:

• Troubleshoot and resolve basic HVAC mechanical, electrical, and controls problems
• Perform basic commissioning and system diagnostics from system-level controllers to end devices (i.e. sensors, actuators, etc) and completes all required commissioning documentation.
• Load system-level controller software.
• Calibrate systems requiring basic electronic test equipment
• Document changes and provides information for as-built documentation.
• Keeps management, contractors and customers informed of job progress and issues
• Follows all safety standards and attends required safety training. High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working with HVAC, electronics, electrical and/or mechanical systems, or engineering. Troubleshooting or installation experience preferred
• Able to use hand and power tools (i.e. drills, saws, etc.)
• Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) and general Windows environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• The ability to obtain and maintain required security badges/clearances as required. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of HVAC systems and control theory
• Experience working with Direct Digital Control systems

Preferred Education:

• Technical Associates Degree or technical certificates in mechanical, electrical, electronics, HVAC, computer science, networking, 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.

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, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)

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