HVAC Apprentice Technician - Hands-on Training & Growth

Johnson Controls; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls Inc. invites aspiring technicians to join our apprenticeship program in Virginia. You’ll gain HVAC knowledge, hands-on training on client sites, and access to the Service Technical Academy, with mentorship and potential advancement opportunities.

The program emphasizes safety, union engagement, and skills development in building automation technologies, while offering a clear path to certification and career growth within Johnson Controls.

Qualifications

• Must be a member or willing to join the local union.
• Tech Savvy, using AI tools and handheld devices
• Mechanical HVAC systems knowledge, facilities management systems, site preparation and peripheral equipment installation/servicing
• Strong interpersonal skills to represent Johnson Controls professionally
• Leadership to support mechanics on non-complex HVAC equipment
• Self-starter capable of independent work
• Prioritize safety at all times
• Valid driver’s license required

Responsibilities

• Attend Apprentice School 2 nights a week in Richmond (mandatory).
• Train and work on HVAC mechanical equipment and controls on client sites.
• Participate in Service Technical Academy certification training.
• Develop troubleshooting skills for technical issues and customer needs.
• Provide progress updates to JCI, contractors, and customers as needed.
• Meet attendance requirements for first-year Union training.
• Suggest recommendations to improve facility efficiency and upsell opportunities.
• Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.

Skills

Tech Savvy

AI tools

Handheld devices

Education

Trade school / technical college

Tools

HVAC controls installation

Facilities management systems

Site preparation techniques

Job description

Johnson Controls Inc. invites aspiring technicians to join our apprenticeship program in Virginia. You’ll gain HVAC knowledge, hands-on training on client sites, and access to the Service Technical Academy, with mentorship and potential advancement opportunities.

The program emphasizes safety, union engagement, and skills development in building automation technologies, while offering a clear path to certification and career growth within Johnson Controls.