HVAC TB Apprentice (un)

Johnson Controls•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Johnson Controls is seeking an HVAC TB Apprentice to learn HVAC knowledge and gain firsthand experience from industry professionals. The company provides factory certification through its Service Technical Academy (STA), along with tools and a vehicle to perform the job. The apprentice helps customers address building inefficiencies and service-related issues, providing solutions at the time of service. Apprentices are trained to work on HVAC mechanical equipment and controls at client sites. Through certified training, coaching, and mentorship, they develop technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to respond to customer needs. The role also involves communicating job progress and issues, making recommendations to improve facility efficiency, and providing quotes for proposed solutions. First-year apprentices must meet attendance requirements for required Union training.

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of industry experience or experience servicing mechanical systems in the HVAC industry.
  • Generally required knowledge of mechanical HVAC systems, facilities management systems, site preparation, and peripheral equipment installation and servicing techniques.
  • Effective interpersonal skills to represent Johnson Controls professionally and ethically to customers and outside contacts.
  • Leadership skills to support mechanics working on non-complex, non-critical mechanical HVAC equipment at a job site.
  • Self-starter with the ability to eventually work independently.
  • Prioritize safety in all forms.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

  • 1–2 years of trade school or college with a technical emphasis.

Responsibilities

  • Train and perform work on HVAC mechanical equipment and controls at client sites.
  • Participate in certified training through the Service Technical Academy (STA).
  • Develop skills to troubleshoot technical issues and address customer needs through coaching and mentorship.
  • Keep Johnson Controls, contractors, and customers informed of job progress and issues as needed.
  • Meet attendance requirements for required first-year Union training.
  • Provide recommendations and solutions to help facilities operate efficiently, including upselling opportunities.
  • Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.
  • Support the activities of mechanics working on non-complex, non-critical mechanical HVAC equipment at job sites.

Benefits

  • Tools and a vehicle are provided for performing the job.
  • Factory certification through the Service Technical Academy (STA).
  • Benefits are provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement.
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