Commercial & Industrial HVAC Journeyman (Union Scale – $52.00/hr)

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

H.T. Prof Executive Search is seeking an experienced Journeyman HVAC technician for a direct-hire, on-site role in Appleton, WI. The position runs Monday–Friday in a first shift, with no remote work and strong company stability.

You will diagnose, repair, maintain, and commission large commercial/industrial HVAC systems at regional facilities. You must hold a valid HVAC 1 Industrial Journeyman Card with union membership or willingness to join, and bring 3+ years of field experience.

Qualifications

• HVAC 1 Industrial Journeyman Card required.
• 3+ years of commercial/industrial service experience.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Regional Wisconsin residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and install high-tonnage HVAC systems and process equipment.
• Execute preventive maintenance schedules to maximize runtime.
• Diagnose electrical and control issues and trace faults.
• Commission systems and validate performance prior to job completion.
• Advise clients and collaborate with local dispatchers and mentors.

Job description

Location Appleton, WI
No Remote

Type Direct Hire

• Pay & Incentives: $52.00/hr Union contract scale, comprehensive pension, premium healthcare package, dedicated on-call pay, and lucrative overtime potential.
• Work Pattern/Schedule: Predictable 1st Shift schedule (Monday – Friday) with non-micromanaged daily scheduling, supported by local pod supervisors and dispatchers across Green Bay, Milwaukee, or Greater Madison.
• Environment & Company Profile: Direct-hire role with a debt-free, rapidly expanding mechanical contractor featuring an under 8% turnover rate, 7–10 year average employee tenure, and top-tier field gear/company service vehicle.
• Core Functional Scope: High-tonnage commercial and industrial HVAC system diagnostics, preventive maintenance management, electrical/controls fault-tracing, system commissioning, and client technical advisory.
• Strict Requirements & Authorization: Requires a valid HVAC 1 Industrial Journeyman Card (Union member or open to joining), 3+ years of commercial/industrial service depth, a clean driving record, and regional Wisconsin residency.

For a skilled trade professional looking to secure an elite, long-term career home, this direct-hire journeyman seat offers top-tier union compensation backed by unmatched corporate stability. Our client is a premier, full-service mechanical contractor with a massive industrial fabrication and service footprint across Wisconsin. Financially independent and debt-free, the company actively rejects micromanagement and red tape, treating its field workforce with total trust and respect.

Joining an optimized regional service pod, you will enjoy dynamic, high-capacity equipment challenges with the full backing of an employee-first organization. Operating across commercial facilities, manufacturing plants, and process centers, you will serve as a key technical authority while enjoying continuous certification funding and top-of-market trade benefits.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• High-Tonnage Diagnostics & Repair: Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and install complex commercial and industrial HVAC systems and high-capacity process equipment across regional customer sites.
• Preventive Maintenance Management: Execute comprehensive preventive maintenance schedules to maximize mechanical performance and ensure optimal system runtime.
• Electrical & Controls Fault-Tracing: Utilize methodical electrical diagnostics and point-to-point troubleshooting to isolate system errors, motor control faults, and automated controls issues.
• System Commissioning & Validation: Verify complete operational cycles of mechanical networks prior to job completion to maintain zero-callback quality standards.
• Client Technical Advisory: Consult directly with facility directors and plant managers, serving as a trusted technical advisor while securing digital service sign-offs.
• Field Leadership & Mentorship: Collaborate with local pod dispatchers on workflow tracking while guiding and mentoring developing trade apprentices on the jobsite.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Journeyman Credentials: Valid Journeyman status with a current HVAC 1 Industrial Card and current membership—or absolute willingness to enroll—in the local mechanical trades union.
• Commercial/Industrial Experience: 3+ years of verifiable experience servicing high-tonnage industrial and commercial equipment (pure residential experience is not applicable).
• Electrical & Controls Fluency: Strong hands-on knowledge of motor controls, complex system wiring diagnostics, and exposure to PLC or building automation interfaces.
• Physical Field Agility: Ability to safely climb industrial ladders, traverse scaffolds, access rooftops, and navigate restricted air handler spaces.
• Clean Driving Record: Valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle record suitable for operating a regional service vehicle.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• Advanced Refrigeration: Experience working with low-temp systems, chillers, or industrial process cooling networks.
• BAS / Automation Protocols: Familiarity with Johnson Controls Metasys, Honeywell, or BACnet building control interfaces.
• EPA Certification: Universal EPA Certification for refrigerant recovery and handling.