HVAC Service Apprentice

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Job summary

Johnson Controls offers an HVAC apprentice program with hands-on work at client sites and formal training through the Service Technical Academy. You will learn to troubleshoot equipment, resolve service issues, and provide efficient building solutions.

The program emphasizes safety, on-call readiness, and progression opportunities within a union-aligned framework. Successful candidates will gain practical experience and potential advancement within Johnson Controls Canadian operations.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of mechanical HVAC systems and site preparation.
• Effective interpersonal skills to represent Johnson Controls professionally.
• Leadership ability to support mechanics on site.
• Self-starter capable of working independently.
• Prioritizes safety in all forms.
• Requires a valid driver’s license. On-call availability may be required.
• French and English bilingualism is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Apprentices will be trained and perform HVAC work at client sites.
• Participate in Service Technical Academy training for skill development.
• Provide recommendations and solutions to improve facility efficiency and identify upsell opportunities.
• Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.
• Maintain communication with JCI, contractors, and customers about job progress and issues as needed.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

On-site service

Customer communication

Safety awareness

Bilingual in French and English

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

Are you looking to gain Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) knowledge and learn firsthand from industry-leading professionals? Our team will give you this opportunity. In addition, we provide factory certification through our Service Technical Academy (STA). we will equip you with the tools and a vehicle to perform your job to the highest standard. You will provide our customers with the highest level of service to solve building inefficiencies and resolve service-related issues. As a trusted advisor to our customers, you will provide solutions and outcomes at the time of service.

How You Will Do It Apprentices will be trained and will perform work on HVAC mechanical equipment and controls at client sites. Apprentices will participate in certified training through the Service Technical Academy that will build skill sets and provide continued opportunities for recognition, monetary rewards, and advancement. Through coaching and mentorship, apprentices will develop skills to troubleshoot and resolve both technical issues and customer needs. You will keep JCI, contractors, and customers advised of job progress and issues as needed. You will meet attendance requirements for required Union training during the first year. Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facilities are running efficiently, including identifying upselling opportunities. Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.

What We Look For

• General knowledge of mechanical HVAC systems, facilities management systems, site preparation, peripheral equipment installation, and servicing techniques.
• Effective interpersonal skills to properly represent Johnson Controls to customers and other external contacts in an ethical and professional manner.
• Leadership skills to support the activities of mechanics working on non-complex, non-critical mechanical HVAC equipment at a job site.
• Self-starter with the ability to eventually work independently.
• Prioritizes safety in all forms.
• This position requires a valid driver's license.
• Ability to be on call as required.
• Preferred Bilingual in French and English is an asset.

Pay Range: $31.97- $39.17 hourly rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet. Benefits are provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.

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Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.

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