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Controls Technician

Tampa, FL · On-site

$28.25 - $37.25/hr

Join Smart Building Technologies' top-notch team and take your career to the next level! A sign-on bonus may be available for highly qualified candidates. What you'll do: * Provide expert service to ...

Building Controls Technician

Austin, TX

$29.75 - $39.25/hr

... for smart building infrastructure. The position will work independently to meet project requirements with limited supervision. The programmer will be responsible for programming, configuring, and ...

What You Will Do As the HVAC Smart Building Account Executive, you will be responsible for selling Johnson Controls' Building Efficiency offerings to mechanical contractors, designers, and consulting ...

Building Controls Technician

Austin, TX

$29.75 - $39.25/hr

... for smart building infrastructure. The position will work independently to meet project requirements with limited supervision. The programmer will be responsible for programming, configuring, and ...

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How much do smart building jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for smart building in the United States is $98,146.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,000.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Smart Building job?

A Smart Building job involves managing and optimizing building systems using advanced technologies such as IoT, AI, and automation. Professionals in this field work on integrating smart lighting, HVAC, security, and energy management to improve efficiency, sustainability, and occupant comfort. Roles can vary from IoT engineers and facility managers to data analysts and cybersecurity specialists. These jobs require a mix of technical expertise and problem-solving skills to enhance building performance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Smart Building position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Smart Building Specialist role, you need expertise in building automation systems (BAS), energy management, and facilities engineering, typically supported by a background in electrical, mechanical, or IT fields. Familiarity with platforms such as Siemens, Johnson Controls, or Schneider Electric, and certifications like LEED, CEM, or BACnet training are highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and a collaborative mindset help you resolve technical issues and coordinate with facilities teams and tenants. These skills are essential for optimizing building performance, reducing costs, and ensuring a comfortable, safe working environment.

What are common daily responsibilities for professionals working in Smart Building roles?

Smart Building professionals typically spend their days monitoring and optimizing building automation systems, analyzing energy usage data, and troubleshooting equipment issues. Responsibilities may also include collaborating with maintenance staff, IT teams, and external vendors to integrate new technologies or resolve system faults. Regular tasks can involve conducting system audits, programming control sequences, and ensuring compliance with sustainability standards. This dynamic role often requires proactive problem-solving and staying updated on the latest advancements in smart building technologies.
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Infographic showing various Smart Building job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,146 per year, or $47.2 per hour.
HVAC Smart Building Representative

HVAC Smart Building Representative

Johnson Controls

Salem, VA

$67.90K - $107K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago


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8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 386 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

131st of 512 rated manufacturers


Job description

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls Team

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard - your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer

  • Competitive salary and bonus plan
  • Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year
  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
  • Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities With outstanding resources
  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment
  • Company vehicle
  • Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
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What you will do

Under general direction is responsible for the sale ofJohnson Controls, building automation offerings to mechanical contractors, designers, and consulting engineers. Promote theJohnson Controlsvalue proposition to construction community by providing business and technical solutions. Builds and runs long term customerrelationships/partnershipswith assigned accounts. Responsible for customer satisfaction and loyalty while working in conjunction with operations partners. Positions renewable service agreements as a foundation of run account relationships.

How you will do it

  • Sells, with minimal direction, the Johnson Controls offerings persuasively, persistently and confidently to all members of the construction community to include contractors, consultants and designers while reaching optimal profit levels. Focuses on all opportunities to allow the contractor to achieve business objectives. Runs multiple, ongoing opportunities.
  • Builds partnering relationships with the owner construction community responsible for the decision-making process to drive the sale of Johnson Control offerings. Actively listens, probes and identifies concerns. Understands the customer's business cycle customer base. Demonstrates technical and business expertise and maintains a high level of credibility. Garners loyalty, trust, and commitment from the customer.
  • Seeks out, targets and initiates contact with multiple prospective customers in alignment with JCI strategy. Develops and maintains a network of industry contacts. Understands and uses the sales process outcomes as well as demonstrates evidence of advancing the sell. Shares technical knowledge plus business expertise with the customer to match the solution to the customer's operational need and favorably position Johnson Controls. Qualifies and assesses potential customers.
  • Addresses customer's operational and environmental objectives, needs and requirements. Recommends solutions and links customer objectives to total value solution and competitive advantage. Differentiates Johnson Controls services and products from competitors by applying creativity, resourcefulness, and innovation in a valuable sales approach.
  • Acts as the customer's advocate in interactions with Johnson Controls to ensure the customer acquires the best value from Johnson Controls offerings. Sets appropriate customer expectations on Johnson Controls offerings. Participates in final project inspection. Ensures that the customer is trained and oriented to system operation and the value of services delivered.

What we look for

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related team required.
  • At least 2-3 years optimally selling in the building automation system industry.
  • Demonstrates a dedication to integrity and quality in business.
  • Excellent initiative and interpersonal communications skills.
  • Proven ability to influence the market at key levels.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $67,900-107,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role also offers a competitive Sales Incentive Plan that will take into account volume and margin on a project, quarterly, and annual basis. 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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Johnson Controls is a world leader in smart buildings, creating safe, healthy and sustainable spaces. For nearly 140 years, we’ve made buildings better and now we’re transforming them again with our award-winning digital technologies and services. We’re using artificial intelligence and data driven solutions to give you deeper insight into your building’s health, sustainability and performance. It’s changing the way we design, operate and maintain indoor environments and driving to a new era of autonomous buildings. We deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, hotels, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive suite of connected solutions. Johnson Controls offers the world’s largest portfolio of building technology, software and services. Supported by a team of more than 100,000 dedicated employees working across 150 countries, we’re helping customers achieve their sustainability goals and power their mission.

Industry

Machinery manufacturing, water transportation, public safety statistics centers and offices and manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Milwaukee, WI, US