Johnson Controls, once a great company to work for, is now getting lean for the down economy. - Account Financial Manager Johnson Controls Employee Review

4.0
7 Apr 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You learn a lot about the industry. As a large supplier you really learn how to work with suppliers and customers. You learn about lean manufacturing and what it takes to make a profit in a difficult industry. The people are great. They are smart, strong and dedicated. They have a strong team environment. Teams are comprised from a cross functional background. This gives you the opportunity to work with many different disciplines.

Cons

The politics. As with many big organizations your promotion is unfortunately linked to who you know, not what you know. The strong players are kept at their current positions to carry the weight of the workload. A second downside is JCI is predominantly an automotive supplier and the company takes a hit when the big 3 take a hit.

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5.0
28 Oct 2025
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Pros

Pro's depend on where you sit in the organization. Broadly, JCI is a focused, mission-driven organization leading sustainability and smart-building innovations worldwide. The technology is strong, very strong, we have a data-driven culture, and the work is meaningful. There are endless routes to professional development (you just need to put in the work), and you'll be exposed to teams and people of all walks of life from around the world. JCI's people are its greatest asset. There is a huge collection of really excellent people here. If you enjoy how that sounds, you'll enjoy working here.

Cons

The higher you climb, the more complex the organizational layers get. The closer you are to the customer, however, the less you'll see that complexity. Essentially, the Con's depend on where you sit in the organization. Broadly speaking, JCI sets high expectations that require resilience and adaptability. Your focus is occasionally taxed by news and moves from other levels of the org. You need to train yourself to focus on what matters most to you and not let what you can't control affect what you can control.

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Johnson Controls Response
7mo
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with Johnson Controls as a Sales Executive. Your input will help us in our mission to foster the best possible workplace for our teammates.
2.0
14 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Decent pay, good PTO and benefits

Cons

Everything else. ZERO training. They hand you a laptop (which is garbage) and say good luck. There is no "team." Everyone is on their own. The senior techs all reached their peak 20 years ago and don't even know what BACnet is. The bureaucracy is unbearable. Ordering a simple part is nearly impossible. There are so many apps you have to check in on everyday and they care more about those metrics than they care about the service their customers are receiving. If you want to get your butt kicked everyday with zero support at a company that specializes in taking advantage of their customers, this is the job for you.

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Johnson Controls Response
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Thank you for your honest feedback as a Controls Service Technician. We strive to create a workplace where our core values of integrity, collaboration, and innovation are lived out and where employees feel valued and supported. We apologize if this was not the experience you had with us. Your input will be shared with the appropriate individuals to address your concerns.
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