HVAC Truck Based Chiller Mechanic (union)

Johnson Controls • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Johnson Controls is seeking a union HVAC Truck Based Chiller Mechanic to support its growing HVAC business in North America. The role involves working on HVAC chillers and commercial products, providing startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and aftermarket services. Technicians serve as trusted advisors to customers, resolving facility inefficiencies and service issues, recommending solutions, preparing quotes, and identifying opportunities to improve facility efficiency. Johnson Controls provides factory certification through its Service Technical Academy, career-development opportunities, tools, uniforms, and a company vehicle. This is a bargaining unit position, with benefits provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement. The stated pay rate is $40.77 per hour, determined by the applicable CBA/rate sheet.

Requirements

• 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 residential 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, screw chillers, and system components.
• Pass a knowledge examination to assess proficiencies.
• Strong interpersonal, digital, and written communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare customer quotes and participate in the JCI Service Plus Rewards program.
• Self-starter with a desire to learn and apply knowledge on the job.
• Universal EPA refrigerant license.
• Applicable state or local license.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform startup and commissioning of HVAC equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot and provide aftermarket service for customer equipment.
• Repair centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, screw chillers, and system components.
• Resolve facility inefficiencies and service-related issues.
• Recommend solutions and provide quotes to customers, including opportunities to improve facility efficiency.
• Communicate equipment problems, causes, and corrective actions to customers in writing and verbally.
• Collaborate with other local-market mechanics and support branch customers.
• Participate in training programs and the Service Technical Academy to develop HVAC product and sales-quoting knowledge.
• Prioritize safety in all work.
• Travel as needed to support customer startup, commissioning, and aftermarket troubleshooting activities.

Benefits

• Factory certification and career advancement opportunities through the Service Technical Academy, with recognition and monetary rewards.
• Incentive programs.
• Tools, uniforms, and a company vehicle.
• Benefits provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement.
• Career-development and training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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