HVAC Mechanical Service Apprentice Technician (union)

Johnson Controls International; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

STA training program

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking apprentices to join our team and gain hands-on experience in HVAC equipment and controls at client sites.

You’ll participate in the Service Technical Academy and receive coaching to develop technical and customer-service skills. As a Bargaining Unit position, you’ll be part of a union-backed program with structured training, safety-first culture, and potential advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Safety prioritized in all forms.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Apprentices will be trained and will perform on HVAC mechanical equipment and controls on client sites.
• Apprentices will participate in certified training through Service Technical Academy (STA).
• Through coaching and mentorship, apprentices will develop skills to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues and customer needs.
• Keep customers, contractors and JCI advised of job progress and issues as needed.
• Meet attendance requirements for required Union training in the first year.
• Provide recommendations and solutions to improve facility efficiency and upsell where appropriate.
• Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Self-starter

Safety awareness

Education

Trade school or technical college

Job description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What you will do

Johnson Controls Inc is looking for forward-thinking talent to join our growing organization. During these unprecedented times, 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 building automation technologies 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.

Are you looking to gain Heating, Ventilation, & Air Condition (HVAC) knowledge and learn firsthand from industry leading professionals? Our team will give you this opportunity, in addition, we provide factory certification through our Service Technical Academy (STA). We will equip you with tools and a vehicle to perform your job at the highest standard. Provide our customers with the highest level of service to solve building inefficiencies and resolve service related items. As a trusted advisor to our customers you will provide solutions and outcomes at the time of service

How you will do it

• Apprentices will be trained and will perform on HVAC mechanical equipment and controls on client sites.
• Apprentices will participate in certified training through Service Technical Academy that will build skill sets to provide continued opportunities for recognition, monetary rewards and advancement.
• Through coaching and mentorship, apprentices will develop skills to troubleshoot and resolve both technical issues as well as customer needs.
• You will keep JCI, contractors, and the customer advised of job progress and issues as needed.
• You will meet attendance requirements for required Union training for first year.
• 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

• 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.
• Effective interpersonal skills to properly represent Johnson Controls to customers and other outside contacts in an ethical and professional manner.
• Leadership skills to support the activities of Mechanics working on non-complex, non-critical mechanical HVAC equipment on a job site

• Self-starter with ability to eventually work independently.

• Prioritize safety in all forms.
• This position requires a valid driver's license.

Preferred

• 1-2 years of trade school or college in a technical emphasis.
• 1+ years of industry experience or 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

*This is a Bargaining Unit Position.

Pay Range: $22.89 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.

including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring

decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers