Data Center Mech Svc Tech Appr (un)

Johnson Controls • Lubbock, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Johnson Controls is seeking a skilled HVAC mechanic for its North American HVAC business, based in Abilene, Texas. The role provides commercial HVACR service, including maintenance, repair, replacement, installation, troubleshooting, and aftermarket support for commercial heating and cooling systems and related mechanical equipment. Work may involve rooftop units, pumps, fans, cooling towers, boilers, chillers, compressors, plumbing, and supporting mechanical systems. Servicemen may partner with Journeymen on centrifugal, steam turbine, absorption, open-drive screw chiller, and ammonia systems.

The technician will work with local market mechanics, Servicemen, and apprentices, and may provide on-the-job training. The position emphasizes customer service, identifying facility inefficiencies, recommending solutions, preparing quotes, and communicating problems, causes, and corrective actions. Travel may be required 10% to 20% to support branch customers with troubleshooting, installation, and repair.

The position is a bargaining-unit role. The hourly rate is $27.23, determined by the collective bargaining agreement rate sheet; benefits are provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement. With successful performance, Johnson Controls may recommend the employee to the Union Local apprenticeship program and continued employment. Union acceptance must occur within 365 days of employment or the position will end. Union entry and qualification are determined by the Union, and employment or union acceptance is not guaranteed.

Requirements

• Must be a member of, or willing to join, the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada, AFL-CIO.
• At least eight years of commercial and/or industrial mechanical troubleshooting experience in HVAC and industrial petrochemical or data center environments.
• Practical commercial or industrial mechanical equipment experience, including experience with HVAC piping, plumbing, pipefitting, and/or mechanical equipment service.
• Ability to repair centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, screw chillers, and/or ammonia or hydrocarbon system components.
• Maintain ammonia and hydrocarbon safety training certification.
• Ability to install complete systems, including chillers, rooftop units, plumbing, and supporting mechanical systems.
• Experience with mechanical shaft alignment of pumps, fans, and compressors using dial indicators, lasers, or similar tools.
• Ability to use vibration equipment to troubleshoot drivelines.
• Willingness to travel 10% to 20% as required.
• Pass a knowledge examination assessing proficiencies; may also be required to pass an examination identifying special skills.
• Attention to detail and strong interpersonal, digital, and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide customer quotes and participate in Johnson Controls' Service Plus Rewards program.
• Self-starter with a desire to learn and apply knowledge on the job.
• Prioritize safety in all forms.
• Universal EPA refrigerant license, applicable state or local licensing, and a valid driver's license.
• Must complete Union Local acceptance within 365 days of employment to remain in the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and replacement services on commercial heating and cooling systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and provide aftermarket services for commercial HVACR equipment and mechanical systems.
• Service equipment including rooftop units, pumps, fans, cooling towers, boilers, chillers, compressors, and plumbing systems.
• Work with Journeymen on repairs to centrifugal, steam turbine, absorption, open-drive screw chiller, and ammonia systems as needed.
• Install complete systems, including chillers, rooftop units, plumbing, and supporting mechanical systems.
• Perform mechanical shaft alignment on pumps, fans, and compressors using dial indicators, lasers, or similar equipment.
• Use vibration equipment to troubleshoot drivelines.
• Provide customers with recommendations and solutions to improve facility efficiency, including upselling opportunities.
• Prepare quotes to support customer recommendations and solutions.
• Communicate problems, causes, and corrective actions to customers through interpersonal, digital, and written communication.
• Work with local market mechanics, Servicemen, and apprentices, and provide on-the-job training when necessary.
• Travel as needed to support branch customer troubleshooting, installation, and repair activities.

Benefits

• Factory certification through the Service Technical Academy, with recognition, monetary rewards, and advancement opportunities.
• Incentive programs.
• Tools, uniforms, and a company vehicle.
• Career development and training programs in HVAC products and sales quoting.
• Union-provided benefits through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed