HVAC Intern - Controls Tech School

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. As a member of the Johnson Controls Future Leaders Internship Program
, you will learn to use your valuable skill set, knowledge, and passion to excel in a dynamic and competitive global environment. Our Internship Program is a unique opportunity to put classroom theory into practice while bolstering your resume and professional network. By joining a program that is rooted in community, connection, and memorable experiences, you will have an opportunity to transform your future.

We are proud to share that our Intern Program has been recognized by Yello x Way Up as one of the Top 100 Internship Programs in the United States for 2025.

What you will do

Johnson Controls Inc. invites you to apply for an intern HVAC position in our Minot office. Our internship program is designed to provide you with a positive work/training experience and challenging objectives that are consistent with your career goals and current level of education. Specific identified internship responsibilities are outlined below.

Under direct supervision, completes assigned programming, commissioning, basic trouble shooting and preventive maintenance of HVAC systems per contract obligation.

How you will do it

• Assists experienced personnel with coordinating, scheduling, and executing HVAC Controls and Mechanical tasks.

• Adheres to safety standards and local and national codes, with a high degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.

• Continuous proactive customer interactions including an in-depth understanding of customer(s) needs wants and systems currently in place.

• Work with management staff to coordinate, manage, and install equipment data collection monitoring systems.

• Completes paperwork and onsite documentation as required.

• Performs self-study (reading, research, and practice) to obtain technical proficiency on required products and application.

What we look for

• Currently enrolled in a 1- or 2-year degree program in HVAC, mechanical or similar field or equivalent work experience.

• Working knowledge to include mechanical systems, low voltage, common Microsoft software and the ability to develop proficiency with JCI proprietary software.

• Effective interpersonal skills to properly represent Johnson Controls to customers and other outside contacts in an ethical and professional manner.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $19.00 – $22.00/hour (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at

Johnson 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 .

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