HVAC TB Controls Technician

About the Role

Under minimal supervision, the technician conducts preventive maintenance, repairs, installations, and commissioning of building automation systems while ensuring high customer satisfaction. The role involves detailed troubleshooting of complex control systems and mentoring of control, service, and mechanical technicians on automation activities. Accurate project and service documentation is completed for each assignment. The technician acts as a trusted advisor, delivering solutions that address building inefficiencies. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing complex electronic or digital control malfunctions, consulting with customers based on site assessments, and providing field proposals for retrofits, upgrades, and enhancements. The technician assists sales with technical recommendations, manages assigned work to meet schedule and quality expectations, and promptly reports any issues to management. Coordination with branch managers, service managers, project managers, and subcontractors ensures seamless project execution. Technical sketches, as‑built drawings, and documentation are prepared to support engineering corrections. The role also encompasses design and configuration of building control systems, creation of flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of materials, network layouts, and electrical schematics as required. Software programs are developed, tested, and validated to meet project intent, and all project close‑out documentation is compiled. Material selection, ordering, and tracking are handled, along with coordination of factory‑mounting and commissioning of controllers. The technician validates system functionality, provides on‑site training for owners/operators, and offers recommendations and quotes for efficiency improvements and upselling opportunities. • Perform preventive maintenance, repair, installation, and commissioning of building automation systems • Diagnose and troubleshoot complex electronic and digital control system failures • Provide on‑site customer support and ensure high levels of satisfaction • Mentor and train control, service, and mechanical technicians • Prepare and complete accurate project and service documentation • Develop field proposals for retrofits, upgrades, and system enhancements • Assist sales with technical recommendations for leads and projects • Coordinate with managers, project managers, and subcontractors to execute work • Create technical sketches, flow diagrams, and as‑built drawings • Design and configure building control systems per contract specifications • Write, test, and debug control system software programs • Order, track, and manage delivery of materials for assigned projects • Coordinate factory‑mounting processes and commission controllers • Validate overall system functionality and resolve integration issues • Deliver training, manuals, and certification for customers and technicians • Identify efficiency improvements and upsell additional services with quotes • Maintain strict adherence to Johnson Controls and customer safety standards

Key Responsibilities

• ▸system commissioning
• ▸control troubleshooting
• ▸software programming
• ▸technical documentation
• ▸field proposals
• ▸customer training

What You Bring

Candidates must have at least four years of commercial HVAC controls troubleshooting experience, a vocational school graduation or associate degree, or two years of relevant experience. They should demonstrate the ability to install and service electronic control systems and HVAC equipment, possess strong communication skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences, and have solid writing and software proficiency. Knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, and building automation subsystems is required. The hourly rate ranges from $28.84 to $38.46, and Johnson Controls is an equal‑opportunity employer that may use AI tools in the hiring process. • Minimum four years commercial HVAC controls troubleshooting experience • Vocational school graduate, associate degree, or two years related experience • Ability to install and service electronic control systems and HVAC equipment • Strong communication skills for technical and non‑technical audiences • Knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, and building automation subsystems

Requirements

• ▸hvac controls
• ▸4 years
• ▸associate degree
• ▸installation
• ▸communication
• ▸control theory

Benefits

The HVAC TB Controls Technician position is based in Kalispell, MT, and offers a competitive salary with ten days of vacation in the first year. A comprehensive benefits package—including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision coverage—starts on day one. The role is situated within an encouraging, collaborative team environment that prioritizes safety through a Zero Harm policy. Employees also enjoy a supportive work culture that promotes work‑life balance. • Competitive salary with 10 days of vacation in the first year • Comprehensive benefits including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one • Collaborative team environment emphasizing safety through a Zero Harm policy

Work Environment

Field