Elite Union HVAC Journeyman — Commercial/Industrial

The Recruiting Hive; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive seeks a Commercial & Industrial HVAC Journeyman on Union Scale in Wisconsin (Green Bay, Milwaukee, or Madison). This direct-hire, first-shift position offers stable compensation and strong union benefits.

You will diagnose, maintain, and commission high-tonnage HVAC systems while mentoring apprentices and coordinating with local pod dispatchers. Applicants must hold an HVAC 1 Industrial Journeyman Card and have 3+ years of commercial/industrial experience, with a clean

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.

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.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Electrical & controls

Journeyman card

Clean driving record

Team mentorship

Job description

The Recruiting Hive seeks a Commercial & Industrial HVAC Journeyman on Union Scale in Wisconsin (Green Bay, Milwaukee, or Madison). This direct-hire, first-shift position offers stable compensation and strong union benefits.

You will diagnose, maintain, and commission high-tonnage HVAC systems while mentoring apprentices and coordinating with local pod dispatchers. Applicants must hold an HVAC 1 Industrial Journeyman Card and have 3+ years of commercial/industrial experience, with a clean