Data Center Mech Svc Tech Jrny

Johnson Controls•Capitol Heights, MD

About The Position

Johnson Controls is hiring a commercial HVAC mechanic for its Data Center Service Team to perform service work on commercial and industrial heating and cooling systems in mission-critical environments. Work includes maintenance, repair, replacement, troubleshooting, and installation of HVAC equipment and supporting mechanical systems. The scope is commercial HVACR service and may include partnering with journeymen on centrifugal, steam turbine, absorption, open-drive screw chiller, and ammonia systems. The role provides customer service at commissioning and during aftermarket service, including identifying facility inefficiencies, recommending solutions, preparing quotes, and supporting efficient facility operation. The technician may work with local-market mechanics, servicemen, and apprentices, and may provide on-the-job training. Johnson Controls provides factory certification and training through its Service Technical Academy, as well as tools, uniforms, and a company vehicle. This is a bargaining-unit position. Benefits are provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement. Following successful performance, Johnson Controls may recommend the employee to a Union Local apprenticeship program. Union acceptance must occur within 365 days of employment or the position will end; employment and union entry are not guaranteed and the Union has separate entry and screening requirements.

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 experience with commercial mechanical equipment, including equipment such as rooftop units, pumps, fans, cooling towers, boilers, chillers, compressors, and plumbing.
  • 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 HVAC and supporting mechanical systems.
  • Ability to perform mechanical shaft alignment using dial indicators, lasers, or similar tools.
  • Ability to use vibration equipment to troubleshoot drivelines.
  • Able to travel 10% to 20% as needed to support branch customer activities.
  • Must pass a knowledge examination to assess proficiencies.
  • Able to complete training programs to build knowledge of HVAC products and sales quoting.
  • Attention to detail and effective interpersonal, digital, and written communication skills.
  • Able to provide customer quotes and participate in JCI’s Service Plus Rewards program.
  • Self-starter with a desire to learn and apply knowledge on the job.
  • Universal EPA refrigerant license, applicable state or local licensing, and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and replace commercial heating and cooling systems and mechanical equipment.
  • Install complete systems, including chillers, rooftop units, plumbing, and supporting mechanical systems.
  • Service commercial HVACR equipment, potentially partnering with journeymen on centrifugal, steam turbine, absorption, open-drive screw chiller, and ammonia systems.
  • Provide customer service during commissioning and aftermarket service, identifying facility inefficiencies and resolving service-related issues.
  • Recommend solutions, provide customer quotes, and identify upselling opportunities.
  • Perform mechanical shaft alignment on pumps, fans, and compressors using dial indicators, lasers, or similar equipment.
  • Use vibration equipment to troubleshoot drivelines.
  • Communicate customer problems, causes, and corrective actions through interpersonal, digital, and written communication.
  • Work with local-market mechanics, servicemen, and apprentices, and provide on-the-job training when needed.
  • Travel as needed to support branch customers with troubleshooting, installation, and repair.
  • Prioritize safety in all work.

Benefits

  • Factory certification and training through the Service Technical Academy, with recognition, monetary rewards, and advancement opportunities.
  • Tools, uniforms, and a company vehicle provided.
  • Benefits provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement.
  • Incentive programs.
  • Career development and advancement opportunities.
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