HVAC Mechanical Service Technician Journeyman; Union

HVAC Mechanical Service Technician – Junior (Un)

Johnson Controls Inc. is seeking a skilled HVAC Technician to join our North American HVAC business. Core responsibilities include performing maintenance, repair, and replacement services on commercial heating and cooling systems; partnering with Journeymen to repair centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, open‑drive screw chillers, and ammonia systems; offering customers high‑level service to solve facility inefficiencies; providing recommendations, upselling opportunities, and quotes; and acting as a trusted advisor during commissioning and aftermarket service.

• Perform maintenance, repair, and replacement on commercial HVACR equipment, including rooftop units, pumps, fans, boilers, chillers, and compressors.
• Collaborate with Journeymen to repair centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, screw chillers, and ammonia/ hydrocarbon systems.
• Conduct troubleshooting using vibration equipment and mechanical shaft alignment tools such as dial indicators and laser alignment.
• Provide customers with solutions, outcomes, and quotes that ensure optimal facility performance.
• Maintain ammonia and hydrocarbon safety training certification and uphold rigorous safety practices.
• Travel up to 20% to support branch customer activities, installations, repairs, and training.

• Member or willing to join the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (UAPPI), AFL‑CIO.
• At least 12 years of commercial/industrial mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience in HVAC, petro‑chemical, or data center environments, including rooftop units, pumps, fans, towers, boilers, chillers, and compressors.
• Ability to lead large, complex repairs, jobs, or retrofits.
• Experience repairing centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, screw chillers, and ammonia/hydrocarbon system components.
• Experience installing complete systems—chillers, rooftop units, plumbing, and supporting mechanical equipment.
• Proficiency with vibration analysis, drivetrain troubleshooting, and mechanical shaft alignment.
• Self‑starter with strong communication skills to create customer problem reports, root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and quotes.
• Universal EPA refrigerant license, applicable state or local licensing, and valid driver’s license.
• Pass a knowledge examination assessing HVAC proficiencies.

• Union‑aligned benefits through a local collective bargaining agreement.
• Tools, uniforms, and a company vehicle provided.
• Factory certification through the Service Technical Academy (STA) with monetary rewards and advancement opportunities.
• Incentive programs and a focus on employee safety.
• Opportunity for career development through training programs in HVAC products, sales quoting, and on‑the‑job instruction.

Hourly rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role; exceptional candidates may qualify for compensation above the stated range.

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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.