HVAC Operations & Maintenance Mechanical Serviceman (union)

Johnson Controls • Lake Charles, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Johnson Controls, a leading Building Technology OEM, is seeking skilled HVAC Servicemen to join their growing business. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to learn about the HVAC industry and commission, service, and maintain advanced commercial equipment. The role involves consulting with customers on comfort, building inefficiency, and other service-related issues, acting as a trusted advisor. Johnson Controls provides factory certification through their Service Technical Academy (STA) with milestone recognition, monetary rewards, and advancement opportunities, along with direct access to Factory Technical Support. The company will equip servicemen with necessary safety equipment, uniforms, tools, a cell phone, technical equipment, and a vehicle.

Requirements

• Two years of practical working experience in residential, light commercial, or commercial mechanical equipment.
• Adherence to the company Safety Program.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to join the UA of Plumbers and Pipefitters.
• EPA Refrigerant Certification required.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of Commercial and/or industrial work experience in the HVAC industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the maintenance and minor repair of pumps, VFD’s, Air Handling Units, and Rooftop units.

Responsibilities

• Commission, service, and maintain advanced commercial equipment.
• Consult with customers on comfort, building inefficiency, and other service-related issues.
• Perform maintenance, repair, and replacement services on commercial heating and cooling systems.
• Recommend solutions to ensure facilities are running efficiently.
• Identify enhancements for customer systems reliability and sustainability.
• Provide labor and material quotes for recommendations.
• Participate in weekend, night, and holiday call-out service on a rotating basis.
• Assist Journeymen in the repair and service of centrifugal, absorption, screw, and scroll chillers.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Factory certification through Service Technical Academy (STA) with milestone recognition and monetary rewards.
• Direct access to Factory Technical Support.
• Safety equipment, uniforms, tools, cell phone, technical equipment, and vehicle provided.
• Incentives for executed recommendations quoted.
• Benefits provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED