Data Center Mech Svc Tech Jrny

Johnson Controls; Rockville (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking HVAC Technicians to support North America with air cooled and water cooled chillers, industrial chillers, and large HVAC equipment. You will be involved in commissioning, startups, and aftermarket service to improve facility performance.

Expect to lead complex repairs, provide quotes, and upsell where appropriate. A strong safety focus and union membership are required, with travel as needed to support branch customers.

Qualifications

• Must be a member or willing to join a North America union for plumbing and pipe fitting services.
• Experience with air cooled and/or water-cooled chillers, industrial chillers, AHUs or large rooftop units.
• Ability to lead complex repairs, startups, and retrofits.
• EPA refrigerants license, applicable state/local licensing, and valid driver’s license.
• Strong HVAC/mechanical troubleshooting experience with high safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide service at commissioning and aftermarket service to ensure facility efficiency.
• Develop quotes to support recommendations and upsell opportunities.
• Provide on‑the‑job training and share knowledge with local technicians.
• Travel 10–20% to support branch startups and commissioning activities.

Skills

Chiller troubleshooting

HVAC systems

Commissioning/startup

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Tools

Dial indicators

Lasers

Vibration equipment

VSD panels

Job description

What you will do

Johnson Controls Inc. is looking for forward-thinking talent to join our organization to support the fast-growing HVAC business in North America.

JCI is committed to the health and safety of all employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve.

At Johnson Controls you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and relevant facilities, HVAC chillers and commercial products in today's market.

Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, results-oriented, hardworking and above all fun.

How will you do it

We are looking for skilled HVAC Technicians who have experience with air cooled and/or water‑cooled chillers, Industrial chillers and boilers.

We provide factory certification through our Service Technical Academy (STA) with recognition, monetary rewards, and advancement.

We offer incentive programs and a #1 focus on employee safety.

We also provide tools, uniforms, and a company vehicle to perform your job and service our customers to the highest standard.

Provide our customers with the highest level of service to solve facility inefficiencies and resolve service‑related items.

As a trusted advisor to our customers, you will provide solutions and outcomes at the time of commissioning and aftermarket service.

Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities.

Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.

What we look for

Required

• Must be a member 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.
• Be a dedicated member of a North America Branch team willing to learn and be responsible for startup, commissioning, and aftermarket services for this fast-growing business.
• Practical working experience on air cooled and/or water‑cooled chillers, industrial chillers, AHU's or large roof top ducted units with strong HVAC/ mechanical troubleshooting experience.
• Can lead large complex repairs, jobs or retrofits.
• Able to repair centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, absorption chillers, screw chillers and/or ammonia / hydrocarbon system components
• Extensive experience in HVAC systems, (Chilled water loops, Pumping, Compressor enthalpy, Compressor trouble shooting and rebuild.
• Mechanical shaft alignment using dial indicators, lasers, etc. of pumps, fans, Compressors.
• Able to use vibration equipment to trouble shoot compressor drivelines.
• Proficient in the operations, trouble shooting and repair of large tonnage chiller 460 vac VSD's and medium voltage 4160 vac VSDs.
• Proficient in multiple OEM chiller panels and controllers.
• Travel maybe required 10% to 20% to support Branch Customers startup and commissioning activities as well as aftermarket service trouble shooting.
• You will work with other local market mechanics and when necessary, provide on the job training and or will participate and be a leader in local relevant classroom training for other Technicians.
• Able to provide quotes to customers and participate in JCI's Service Plus Rewards program.
• Universal EPA refrigerants license, applicable state or local licensing, and valid driver's license

Pay Range: $36.00 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.

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action 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. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law . If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here .