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Operations & Maintenance Specialist

Johnson Controls

Operations & Maintenance Specialist

full-timePosted: Aug 11, 2026Updated: Sep 1, 2026Glendale-Kentucky-United States of America

Job Description

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK TUES - FRI 2PM-12AMPosition Summary:We are seeking a versatile and safety-focused Industrial Maintenance & Utility Operator to support our plant manufacturing operations. This hybrid role combines hands-on mechanical maintenance with utility system monitoring and operation, with a strong emphasis on industrial maintenance. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable troubleshooting equipment and managing critical utility infrastructure that supports plant production and maintenance.Key Responsibilities:Maintenance Duties:Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on indoor/outdoor process equipment including pumps, valves, tanks, piping, and rotating machinery, etc.Plans, selects, and lays out required materials for service, repair, and preventive maintenance work.Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systemsSupport installation and commissioning of new equipment and process lines.Maintain accurate records in the CMMS and follow all safety and environmental protocols.Provides direction and training to less experienced O&M Specialists.Requisitions new supplies and equipment.Perform other duties as required.Utility Operations:Monitor and operate plant utility systems including boilers, chillers, scrubbers, HVAC, water chemical feed systems, other continuous process systems.Conduct routine inspections and log readings for utility performance and compliance.Respond to alarms and abnormal conditions in utility systems and take corrective action.Assist with startup, shutdown, and emergency response procedures for utility systems.Perform other duties as required.Qualifications:High school diploma or GED required, technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance, process technology, or a related field preferred.Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance or utility operations, preferably in a chemical or industrial manufacturing environment.Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with continuous process operationsFamiliarity with utility systems such as boilers, chillers, HVAC, Dust Collectors, Scrubbers, etc.Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, and technical manuals.Comfortable working in outdoor environments and around hazardous materials.Knowledge of safety procedures including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and chemical handling and disposal.Is required to participate in an on-call rotation schedule to attend to emergency situations at the facility.Must be physically able to perform basic maintenance tasks to the highest caliber, which includes ability to: climb ladders, work in confined spaces, lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs., etc.Must be able to work varying shifts, weekends, holidays, and special maintenance events as needed.Required to use a variety of hand and power tools or man lift.Must be able to pass a thorough background check and subject interview.Valid driver’s license required.Preferred Skills:Experience in a PSM-regulated facility.Basic electrical troubleshooting or instrumentation knowledge.SCADA or DCS system experience.Building Automation ExperienceStrong communication and teamwork abilities.HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $25-39 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the Employee Benefits tab on our main careers page at https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/careersJohnson Controls International plc. 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. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

Locations

  • Glendale-Kentucky-United States of America

Skills Required

  • industrial maintenanceintermediate
  • continuous process operationsintermediate
  • utility systems such as boilersintermediate
  • safety procedures including lockout/tagoutintermediate
  • PSM-regulated facilityintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required, technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance, process technology, or a related field preferred. (degree in ged required)
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance or utility operations, preferably in a chemical or industrial manufacturing environment. (experience, 3 years)
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with continuous process operations (experience)
  • Familiarity with utility systems such as boilers, chillers, HVAC, Dust Collectors, Scrubbers, etc. (experience)
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, and technical manuals. (experience)
  • Comfortable working in outdoor environments and around hazardous materials. (experience)
  • Knowledge of safety procedures including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and chemical handling and disposal. (experience)
  • Is required to participate in an on-call rotation schedule to attend to emergency situations at the facility. (experience)
  • Must be physically able to perform basic maintenance tasks to the highest caliber, which includes ability to: climb ladders, work in confined spaces, lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs., etc. (experience)
  • Must be able to work varying shifts, weekends, holidays, and special maintenance events as needed. (experience)
  • Required to use a variety of hand and power tools or man lift. (experience)
  • Must be able to pass a thorough background check and subject interview. (experience)
  • Valid driver’s license required. (experience)
  • High school diploma or GED required, technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance, process technology, or a related field preferred. (degree in ged required)
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance or utility operations, preferably in a chemical or industrial manufacturing environment. (experience, 3 years)
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with continuous process operations (experience)
  • Familiarity with utility systems such as boilers, chillers, HVAC, Dust Collectors, Scrubbers, etc. (experience)
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, and technical manuals. (experience)
  • Comfortable working in outdoor environments and around hazardous materials. (experience)
  • Knowledge of safety procedures including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and chemical handling and disposal. (experience)
  • Is required to participate in an on-call rotation schedule to attend to emergency situations at the facility. (experience)
  • Must be physically able to perform basic maintenance tasks to the highest caliber, which includes ability to: climb ladders, work in confined spaces, lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs., etc. (experience)
  • Must be able to work varying shifts, weekends, holidays, and special maintenance events as needed. (experience)
  • Required to use a variety of hand and power tools or man lift. (experience)
  • Must be able to pass a thorough background check and subject interview. (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a PSM-regulated facility. (experience)
  • Basic electrical troubleshooting or instrumentation knowledge. (experience)
  • SCADA or DCS system experience. (experience)
  • Building Automation Experience (experience)
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities. (experience)
  • Experience in a PSM-regulated facility. (experience)
  • Basic electrical troubleshooting or instrumentation knowledge. (experience)
  • SCADA or DCS system experience. (experience)
  • Building Automation Experience (experience)
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities. (experience)
  • HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $25-39 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the Employee Benefits tab on our main careers page at https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on indoor/outdoor process equipment including pumps, valves, tanks, piping, and rotating machinery, etc.
  • Plans, selects, and lays out required materials for service, repair, and preventive maintenance work.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
  • Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and process lines.
  • Maintain accurate records in the CMMS and follow all safety and environmental protocols.
  • Provides direction and training to less experienced O&M Specialists.
  • Requisitions new supplies and equipment.
  • Perform other duties as required.
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on indoor/outdoor process equipment including pumps, valves, tanks, piping, and rotating machinery, etc.
  • Plans, selects, and lays out required materials for service, repair, and preventive maintenance work.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
  • Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and process lines.
  • Maintain accurate records in the CMMS and follow all safety and environmental protocols.
  • Provides direction and training to less experienced O&M Specialists.
  • Requisitions new supplies and equipment.

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