HVAC Controls Shift Operator

Job Description

Salary: $25.00 - $34.00 per hour. Negotiable based on experience

We are seeking an HVAC Control Systems Operator (Building Automation System Operator) to join our federal team supporting the National Defense University location in Washington D.C.

At Johnson Controls, we support our nations 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: 7:30am 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

As a Control Systems Operator, you will:

Maintain and monitor the performance of the Facility Control Systems. This includes monitoring and managing equipment and system alarms utilizing graphical user interfaces and control system programs

Validates equipment and system alarms, and creates work orders in the Computerized Maintenance Management Systems for the Technicians to follow up with

Continuously monitors the Facility Control Systems, primarily using Siemens BAS system to ensure proper operation of all systems and equipment

Conducts shift turn over meetings when coming on shift and when finishing shifts

Completes shift reports and logs primarily in Microsoft Word and Excel

May perform minor maintenance and service on HVAC equipment to include, but not limited to, filter changes, greasing, and other preventative maintenance duties

Required Qualifications:

Operational Experience working with Siemens Apogee, Siemens Desigo, Tridium Niagara / Honeywell Energy Management Control System (EMCS), Metasys, Distech or other comparable Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Knowledge and competency of HVAC principles

Knowledge and proficiency using a computer

Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Self-starter with ability to work with minimum supervision

Basic knowledge of safety equipment, requirements for use, and HVAC systems safety procedures and protocols

The ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances and/or badges as required to perform site duties. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)

Preferred Qualifications:

Building operator experience, preferably with Direct Digital Controls (DDC) to view, monitor and operate facility control systems

Knowledge and proficiency working with Siemens Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Experience working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for creating work orders

HVAC mechanical maintenance and service experience.

BAS systems experience

Preferred Education:

HVAC Technical School training and/or certifications

Siemens Apogee or Siemens Desigo certifications

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.

Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:

Named to FORTUNEs Most Admired Companies List

Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World

Named to ForbesNet Zero Leaderslist

CDP 2023Climate Change 'A List'

Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institutes list of best-managed companies in America

ForbesBest Employers for Diversity

NewsweekAmericas Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

Ethisphere 2024World's Most Ethical Companieslist for the 17th time

NewsweekAmericas Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024

Named to Newsweek Americas Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025listing

Named toForbes Americas Best Employers for Veterans 2024

Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action 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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