Controls Technician Jobs in Illinois

What you will do

• Perform HVAC Control systems troubleshooting, installation, commissioning and preventative maintenance as it is related to mechanical, electrical, and low voltage controls components.
• Respond to service and warranty calls using Johnson Controls configuration and commissioning tools as well as a variety of hand tools including electrical testing meters and other electronic testing equipment.
• Provide front line technical and repair support through effective communications with Johnson Controls customers.
• Provide system repair and or update recommendations and assist in proposing recommendations to Johnson Controls customers.
• Be part of an expanding team of the best technicians in the industry while you build a career with a first-class global organization.
• Provide our customers with the highest level of service to solve building inefficiencies and resolve service-related items. As a trusted advisor to our customers, you will provide solutions and outcomes at the time of service

How you will do it

• Be a dedicated member of a North America Branch team willing to learn and be responsible for system trouble shooting, repair and aftermarket services for this fast-growing business.
• Experienced in electrical and electronics troubleshooting.

• Loading Johnson Controls field and network level controller software.
• Performing commissioning and system diagnostics for all levels of system controllers as well as end
• devices (i.e. Sensors, actuators, etc.) and complete all required commissioning documentation.
• Keeps management and JCI contractor or customer informed of job progress and issues.
• Calibrates systems requiring basic electronic test equipment.
• Completes administrative tasks including time sheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation.
• Documents change and provide information for as-built documentation.
• Execute company sponsored as well as personally initiated training to ensure the highest level of knowledge and capability are maintained
• Engage with customers to fully understand their systems and needs.
• Communicates with the JCI contractor or customer upon arrival and before leaving the work site.
• Follows all safety standards and attends required safety training. High degree of employee and subcontractor safety.
• Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities.
• Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.

What we look for

Required

• Vocational School program or an associate degree in electronics, mechanical systems, computer technology, air conditioning or similar field plus experience in servicing electrical, electronic and/or mechanical systems in the HVAC industry.
• Must be willing to join 1181 Local 597 Control Techs union.
• Understanding of HVAC systems, sequence and applications
• Demonstrated technical aptitude in mechanical and electro-mechanical fields
• Able to use hand, power tools and electrical testing equipment such as a multi meter.
• Solid knowledge base in use of personal computers.
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication and listening skills.

Pay Range: $30.00 - 45.00 hourly rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet. Benefits are provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement. 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.