Apprentice Mechanic (Union)

Colonial Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls Federal Systems seeks an HVAC Mechanic Apprentice to support the Washington Navy Yard. This union role (602) involves assisting journeyman mechanics, performing HVAC service, and maintaining preventive maintenance across equipment.

You will work under JCFS on-site in Washington, DC, with training opportunities through the apprenticeship program and required clearances for federal facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to perform general building maintenance.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Valid driver's license.
• Apprenticeship training available to supplement on-the-job learning.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be willing to join local union 602.
• Ability to obtain government clearances and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Primarily perform HVAC mechanical equipment service support, some electrical and controls work.
• Assist Journeyman Mechanics with more complex problems.
• Support preventative maintenance duties on different HVAC equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Respond to basic warranty calls.
• Keep managers, foreman, contractors, and the customer informed of job progress.

Skills

Self-starter

Verbal communication

Written communication

Valid driver's license

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking an HVAC Mechanic Apprentice (Union) to join our federal team supporting the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. (military friendly, but military experience not required).

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Union: 602

As an Apprentice Mechanic, you will:

• Primarily perform HVAC mechanical equipment service support, some electrical and controls work, and all other work coming under the labor agreement assigned by the Employer
• Assists Journeyman Mechanics with more complex problems
• Supports preventative maintenance duties on different types of HVAC equipment
• Troubleshoots and resolves problems
• Responds to basic warranty calls
• Keeps Managers, Foreman, contractors, and the customer informed of job progress and issues as needed

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to perform general building maintenance
• Self starter with ability to work independently
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to supplement on-the-job training with training provided through the apprenticeship program
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be willing to join local union 602
• The ability to obtain and maintain required government clearances and any other worksite specific badges. (This will involve a background/character, work experience, education, financial/credit and a criminal history records check).

Preferred Qualifications

• Current member of local union 602
• 2+ years experience working with HVAC mechanical equipment
• Familiarity with HVAC Controls/BAS systems (Direct Digital Controls)
• EPA Refrigeration certification

Who We Are

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world`s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our Take a Journey video.

Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:

• Named to FORTUNE’s "Most Admired Companies" List
• Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
• Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list
• CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'
• Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America
• Forbes Best Employers for Diversity
• Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
• Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time
• Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
• Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing
• Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024
• Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)

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