HVAC Data Center Chiller Journeyman Mechanic (union)

Johnson Controls; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls Inc. is seeking HVAC Technicians to support residential and commercial chillers, AHUs, and rooftop units across North America. You’ll receive STA factory certification and participate in safety-first programs while traveling for startup and commissioning tasks.

The role emphasizes field service, problem solving, and upselling service solutions, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and equipment optimization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' practical experience on residential/ducted HVAC products and chillers.
• Experience with AHUs or RTU ducted units and troubleshooting.
• EPA refrigerants license and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide field service for startup, commissioning, and aftermarket support.
• Offer solutions to improve facility efficiency and upsell where appropriate.
• Provide quotes to customers and document issues, causes, and corrective actions.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Residential systems

Chillers

AHU & RTU units

EPA refrigerants license

Tools

STA training

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 Residential and/or ducted products, air cooled and/or water-cooled chillers, AHU’s or Roof Top ducted units. 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, trouble shooting and aftermarket services for this fast-growing business.
• Minimum of three (3) years of practical working experience on Residential and/or ducted products, air cooled and/or water-cooled chillers, AHU’s or Roof Top ducted units with strong HVAC/ mechanical troubleshooting experience.
• Able to repair centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, screw chillers system components.
• Travel maybe required 10% to 20% to support Branch Customers startup and commissioning activities as well as aftermarket service trouble shooting.
• You will be required to pass a knowledge examination to assess proficiencies.
• Opportunity to invest in career development. You will enroll in training programs and JCI’s STA to gain knowledge in HVAC products and sales quoting.
• You will work collaboratively with other local market mechanics.
• Attention to detail through interpersonal, digital, and written skills.Able to write and communicate to the customer problem, cause, and corrective actions.
• Able to provide quotes to customers and participate in JCI’s Service Plus Rewards program.
• Self-starter with a passion/ desire to learn and apply on the job.
• Prioritize safety in all forms
• Universal EPA refrigerants license, applicable state or local licensing, and valid driver’s license

*This is a Bargaining Unit Position.

Pay Range: $45.51 hourly ratedeterminedby 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 technologyassistedtools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to helpidentifyand evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions areultimately madeby 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.