HVAC Truck Based Chiller Journeyman Mechanic (union)

Johnson Controls • Cedar Rapids, IA

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About The Position

Johnson Controls is hiring a union HVAC Truck Based Chiller Journeyman Mechanic to support its growing North American HVAC business. The mechanic services commercial HVAC equipment and helps customers resolve facility inefficiencies and service-related issues, providing recommendations and solutions during commissioning and aftermarket service. The role includes startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, repairs, and customer support for chillers and other commercial HVAC equipment. Travel may be required for branch customer startup, commissioning, and aftermarket troubleshooting activities. The position provides factory certification and training through the Service Technical Academy (STA), along with tools, uniforms, and a company vehicle. Benefits are provided through a local labor union under 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.
• At least three years of practical working experience with commercial and/or ducted products, air-cooled and/or water-cooled chillers, air handling units, or rooftop ducted units.
• Strong HVAC and mechanical troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to repair centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, and screw chiller system components.
• Must pass a knowledge examination to assess proficiencies.
• Attention to detail and strong interpersonal, digital, and written communication skills.
• Ability to explain customer problems, causes, and corrective actions.
• Ability to provide customer quotes.
• Self-starter with a desire to learn and apply knowledge on the job.
• Prioritize safety.
• Universal EPA refrigerant license, applicable state or local licensing, and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, repair, and aftermarket service for commercial HVAC equipment.
• Service commercial and/or ducted products, air-cooled and/or water-cooled chillers, air handling units, and rooftop ducted units.
• Repair centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, and screw chiller system components.
• Help customers resolve facility inefficiencies and service-related issues, including providing solutions during commissioning and aftermarket service.
• Recommend solutions to improve facility efficiency and provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.
• Communicate problems, causes, and corrective actions to customers in writing and verbally.
• Work collaboratively with other local market mechanics.
• Participate in training programs and JCI’s Service Technical Academy to develop HVAC product and sales-quoting knowledge.
• Prioritize safety in all aspects of the work.
• Participate in JCI’s 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed