HVAC Equipment Service Apprentice (union)

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Poca (WV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking an HVAC apprentice who will perform preventive maintenance, repair, installation, and troubleshooting of mechanical HVAC systems on-site.

The role includes mentoring peers and ensuring thorough documentation of project and service activities. Under the local union agreement, apprentices work at the designated rate determined by the Employer, with duties defined by the scope of pneumatic control systems and mechanical equipment service.

Qualifications

• Vocational School four-year program or an Associate degree in mechanical systems, air conditioning or similar field
• Three years of industry experience or five years of experience in servicing mechanical systems in the HVAC industry
• Generally required knowledge includes mechanical HVAC systems, facilities management systems, site preparation, peripheral equipment installation and servicing techniques
• Effective interpersonal skills to properly represent Johnson Controls to customers and other outside contacts in an ethical and professional manner
• Ability to explain technical information to technical and non-technical people
• Leadership skills to support the activities of Mechanics working on non-complex, non-critical mechanical HVAC equipment on a job site

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, repair, installation, general servicing and troubleshooting of mechanical HVAC systems.
• Mentor peers on mechanical HVAC installation & service activities.
• Properly completes required project and service documentation.
• On-site customer interface to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Routine service and inspections and supporting tasks as part of the Employer agreement.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Customer interface

Mentoring peers

Education

HVAC/mechanical education

Job description

What you will do

Under general supervision, conducts preventive maintenance, repair, installation, general servicing and troubleshooting of mechanical HVAC systems. Responsible for high levels of customer satisfaction through direct, on site, customer interface. Mentors peers on mechanical HVAC installation & service activities. Properly completes required project and service documentation.

How you will do it

Apprentices are governed by the local union agreement and they will perform all pneumatic control systems and mechanical equipment service and all other work coming under this Agreement assigned by the Employer, limited only by their capabilities as determined by the Employer, at the respective apprentice rate of pay, and shall perform all assigned work under the direction of the Employer.

• Routine service and inspections, regardless of size or location of the HVAC mechanical equipment being inspected or serviced, where this work is done as a periodic and routine procedure by the Employer, such as:
• Change and service filters
• Oiling and greasing
• Adjust or replace belts
• Clean cooling towers, coils, evaporator and condenser tubes and general housekeeping
• Mechanical systems operation under contract with customer
• Cleaning and routine maintenance of solar energy equipment
• Indoor Air Quality related work including duct systems and drain pans

What we look for Required

• Vocational School four-year program or an Associate degree in mechanical systems, air conditioning or similar field
• Three years of industry experience or five years of experience in servicing mechanical systems in the HVAC industry
• Generally required knowledge includes mechanical HVAC systems, facilities management systems, site preparation, peripheral equipment installation and servicing techniques
• Effective interpersonal skills to properly represent Johnson Controls to customers and other outside contacts in an ethical and professional manner
• Ability to explain technical information to technical and non-technical people
• Leadership skills to support the activities of Mechanics working on non-complex, non-critical mechanical HVAC equipment on a job site

Pay Range: $29.91 hourly rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet. 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.