Data Center Mech Svc Tech Jrny

Johnson Controls•South Bend, IN

About The Position

Johnson Controls is hiring a journey-level mechanical service technician for its Data Center Service Team, supporting its growing HVAC business in North America. The role services commercial, industrial, and mission-critical facilities, including air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, industrial chillers, boilers, and related HVAC equipment. Work includes startup, commissioning, aftermarket troubleshooting and service, complex repairs, and retrofits. Technicians provide customer-focused recommendations, solutions, and quotes to improve facility efficiency, and may travel to support branch customers. The role includes access to factory certification and training through the Service Technical Academy, as well as opportunities to train other technicians. Johnson Controls provides tools, uniforms, and a company vehicle. Compensation is $47.68 per hour as determined by the applicable collective bargaining agreement or rate sheet. Benefits are provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement.

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.
  • Practical working experience with air-cooled and/or water-cooled chillers, industrial chillers, air handling units, or large rooftop ducted units.
  • Strong HVAC and mechanical troubleshooting experience.
  • Ability to repair centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, absorption chillers, screw chillers, and/or ammonia or hydrocarbon system components.
  • Maintain ammonia and hydrocarbon safety training certification.
  • Extensive HVAC systems experience, including chilled water loops, pumping, compressor enthalpy, compressor troubleshooting, and compressor rebuilds.
  • Experience with mechanical shaft alignment of pumps, fans, and compressors using dial indicators, lasers, or similar tools.
  • Ability to use vibration equipment to troubleshoot compressor drivelines.
  • Proficiency operating, troubleshooting, and repairing large-tonnage chiller 460 VAC variable-speed drives and medium-voltage 4160 VAC variable-speed drives.
  • Proficiency with multiple OEM chiller panels and controllers.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and adjust industrial Allen-Bradley control systems.
  • Universal EPA refrigerant license.
  • Applicable state or local licensing.
  • Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

  • Perform startup, commissioning, and aftermarket service for HVAC equipment and systems.
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and service air-cooled and/or water-cooled chillers, industrial chillers, boilers, and related equipment.
  • Lead large, complex repairs, jobs, and retrofits.
  • Provide customers with service solutions and recommendations to resolve facility inefficiencies and service-related issues.
  • Identify upselling opportunities and provide quotes for recommended work.
  • Travel as needed to support branch customers with startup, commissioning, and aftermarket troubleshooting.
  • Work with local-market mechanics and provide on-the-job training or participate in and lead relevant classroom training for other technicians.
  • Participate in Johnson Controls’ Service Plus Rewards program.

Benefits

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