HVAC Truck Journeymen Mechanic; union

Role Overview

Johnson Controls Inc. is seeking forward-thinking HVAC Mechanics to support its fast-growing HVAC business in North America. The role involves working with light-commercial and heavy-commercial teams, providing maintenance, repair, and replacement services on commercial heating and cooling systems, and partnering with journeymen for complex equipment repair.

• Perform maintenance, repair, and replacement services on commercial HVACR systems.
• Repair centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, absorption machines, open‑drive screw chillers, and ammonia/hydrocarbon systems.
• Provide solutions and outcomes at the time of commissioning and aftermarket service.
• Offer recommendations, upsell opportunities, and provide accurate quotes to customers.
• Collaborate with local market mechanics, servicemen, and apprentices, and provide on‑the‑job training when required.
• Use vibration equipment, mechanical shaft alignment tools, and other diagnostic tools to troubleshoot drive lines.
• Travel 10–20% to support branch customers for troubleshooting, installation, and repair activities.

• Member or willing to join the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (AFL-CIO).
• At least twelve (12) years of commercial/industrial mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience in HVAC, industrial petro‑chemical, or data‑center environments.
• Experience with rooftop units, pumps, fans, towers, boilers, chillers, compressors, and plumbing.
• Ability to lead large complex repairs, jobs, or retrofits.
• Proficiency in repairing centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, screw chillers, and ammonia/hydrocarbon system components.
• Maintenance of ammonia and hydrocarbon safety training certification.
• Capability to install complete HVAC systems (chillers, rooftop units, plumbing, and supporting mechanical systems).
• Comfortable using dial indicators, laser tools, and vibration equipment for alignment and diagnostics.
• Valid EPA refrigerants license, applicable state or local licensing, and a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a knowledge examination to assess proficiencies and a written communication skill to explain problems, causes, and corrective actions to customers.

• Pass a knowledge examination to assess proficiencies.
• Attend training programs for HVAC product knowledge and sales quoting.
• Self‑starter with passion to learn and apply on the job.
• Prioritize safety in all aspects of work.

• Hourly rate: $52, as determined by the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) rate sheet.
• Benefits provided through a local labor union in alignment with a collective bargaining agreement.
• Potential to exceed the stated range for exceptional candidates.

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. For more information about your equal opportunity and non‑discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law.

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