About The Position

Under general supervision, the HVAC Mechanical Service Apprentice Tech conducts preventive maintenance, repair, installation, general servicing, and troubleshooting of mechanical HVAC systems. The role requires completing project and service documentation and providing customers with service that addresses building inefficiencies and resolves service-related issues. The technician advises customers and provides solutions and outcomes at the time of service. Pre-apprentices are governed by the local union agreement and perform pneumatic control systems and mechanical equipment service, as well as other work covered by the agreement and assigned by the employer, subject to the employer’s assessment of their capabilities. The position also includes recommending solutions to improve facility efficiency, identifying upselling opportunities, and providing quotes to support recommendations. Routine service and inspections may involve HVAC mechanical equipment of any size or location when performed as a periodic procedure by the employer. Tasks include filter changes and servicing; oiling and greasing; adjusting or replacing belts; cleaning cooling towers, coils, evaporator and condenser tubes, and performing general housekeeping; operating mechanical systems under customer contracts; cleaning and maintaining solar energy equipment; and indoor-air-quality work involving duct systems and drain pans.

Requirements

  • Must be a member of or willing to join Local 189 MES Plumb & Pipefitters.
  • Effective interpersonal skills to represent Johnson Controls to customers and other outside contacts in an ethical and professional manner.

Nice To Haves

  • At least 1 year of mechanical experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct preventive maintenance, repairs, installations, general servicing, and troubleshooting of mechanical HVAC systems.
  • Complete required project and service documentation.
  • Provide customer service to address building inefficiencies and resolve service-related issues.
  • Advise customers and provide solutions and outcomes at the time of service.
  • Perform pneumatic control systems and mechanical equipment service and other work covered by the local union agreement and assigned by the employer, within assessed capabilities.
  • Recommend solutions to improve facility efficiency, identify upselling opportunities, and provide supporting quotes.
  • Perform routine service and inspections, including changing and servicing filters; oiling and greasing; adjusting or replacing belts; cleaning cooling towers, coils, evaporator and condenser tubes; and general housekeeping.
  • Operate mechanical systems under customer contracts.
  • Clean and perform routine maintenance on solar energy equipment.
  • Perform indoor-air-quality work involving duct systems and drain pans.

Benefits

  • Benefits are provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement.
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