HVAC Journeyman
About The Position
Daikin Applied is hiring a full-time HVAC Journeyman in South Bend, Indiana. The position services commercial and industrial HVAC equipment and technologies, including rooftop units, mini-split systems, chillers, and boilers. The technician performs inspections, testing, repairs, maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, pipefitting, brazing, and warranty service. The role also involves educating customers, supporting rebuilds and retrofits, mentoring apprentice-level technicians, completing service records, downloading programs to equipment and microcontrollers, and analyzing chiller trend data. Training is available through in-person, online, on-the-job, regional technician, and off-site learning programs. The position requires rotational emergency call support as required, maintaining certifications, and following company, customer, and OSHA safety requirements. Employment is contingent on successful completion of applicable pre-employment verification and screening. Work visa sponsorship is not available. The expected hourly rate is $53.00 in Indiana, subject to the CBA and potentially the level offered. Benefits are provided through a local labor union and aligned to the CBA.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 5 years of related experience with increasing responsibility, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Accepted as a Journeyman by Local Union 440.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Required licenses and/or training cards as required by local law district.
- Availability for rotational emergency call support as required.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or technical school HVAC certification.
- Previous experience mentoring less experienced technicians.
- EPA-approved Universal Technician Certification.
- OSHA 10 certification.
- Current first aid/CPR card.
Responsibilities
- Inspect and test commercial HVAC systems and equipment to verify functionality, including chillers, fan coils, water-source heat pumps, applied air handling units, rooftop units, cooling towers, and condenser tubes.
- Repair or replace defective equipment, components, and wiring.
- Maintain and inspect equipment to identify potential problems and prevent premature or unexpected breakdowns and callbacks.
- Perform intermediate and advanced independent diagnostics, troubleshooting, pipefitting, and brazing of commercial HVAC equipment.
- Conduct warranty service by independently inspecting and testing commercial HVAC equipment.
- Educate technical and non-technical customers about equipment use, maintenance schedules, and operating manuals.
- Lead and participate in commercial HVAC unit rebuilds and retrofits, including directing apprentice-level technicians through hands-on demonstrations.
- Record and report billing, inventory, timecards, technician tip reports, and other required items accurately and promptly.
- Download programs into commercial HVAC equipment and microcontrollers, and analyze chiller trend data to support optimal performance.
- Participate in training through regional technician trainers and off-site learning modules.
- Maintain required certifications and develop new skill sets.
- Uphold standards, policies, procedures, and a clean work area.
- Complete jobsite hazard assessments before service and follow Daikin Applied, customer, and OSHA safety policies.
- Provide rotational emergency call support as required.
Benefits
- Benefits are provided through a local labor union and aligned to the CBA.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
