HVAC Mechanical Service Technician Journeyman (Union)

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Factory certification through STA

Company vehicle

Tools and uniforms

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an HVAC TB Journeymen Mechanic I to support light to heavy commercial heating and cooling systems. You will work with journeymen, servicemen, and apprentices to diagnose issues, perform maintenance, and provide trusted recommendations that improve facility performance.

You will apply troubleshooting skills across rooftop units, pumps, fans, boilers, chillers, and related plumbing systems, while prioritizing safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Membership in the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (or willingness to join).
• EPA refrigerants license (universal) required.
• State or local licensing applicable.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and apply new knowledge on the job.
• Willingness to travel 10–20% to support branch activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and replacement on commercial HVAC systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve HVACR service issues in light/heavy commercial environments.
• Assist journeymen on repair of chillers and related equipment.
• Support commissioning and after-market service by identifying inefficiencies.
• Provide quotes and recommendations to improve system performance.
• Assist branch activities including troubleshooting, installation, and repair.
• Communicate problems, causes, and corrective actions clearly to customers and internal teams.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety minded

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Membership in United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices

Universal EPA refrigerants license

Applicable state/local licensing

Valid driver’s license

STA certification (nice to have)

Job description

HVAC Mechanical Service Tech Jrny 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. Johnson Controls is looking for forward-thinking HVAC talent to support our fast-growing North America business. We are committed to the health and safety of our employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve, and we value a team that is collaborative, results-oriented, hardworking, and focused on delivering great service.

Role Overview

As an HVAC TB Journeymen Mechanic I, you will support light commercial and/or heavy commercial customers by performing maintenance, repair, replacement, and troubleshooting work on commercial heating and cooling systems. You will work with experienced journeymen, servicemen, and apprentices to solve service issues, improve facility performance, and provide trusted recommendations that help customers operate efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and replacement services on commercial heating and cooling systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve commercial HVACR service issues in light commercial and/or heavy commercial environments.
• Partner with journeymen on the repair of centrifugal, steam turbine, and open-drive screw chillers.
• Support commissioning and aftermarket service by identifying facility inefficiencies and service-related issues.
• Provide recommendations, solutions, and quotes that help customers improve system performance and efficiency.
• Support branch customer activities, including troubleshooting, installation, and repair.
• Communicate problem, cause, and corrective actions clearly to customers and internal teams.

How You Will Do It

You will take ownership of service work with a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and integrity. You will stay close to the work, use practical troubleshooting skills, and remove obstacles for customers by finding effective solutions quickly. You will apply a continuous-improvement mindset, using clear feedback and problem-solving to improve service outcomes every day. You will work as one team with local mechanics, servicemen, and apprentices, building trust through collaboration and respect for different perspectives. Use your HVAC piping, plumbing, pipefitting, and mechanical equipment service experience to diagnose and repair commercial systems. Support technical work on rooftop units, pumps, fans, towers, boilers, chillers, compressors, and plumbing systems. Use mechanical shaft alignment with dial indicators and vibration equipment to troubleshoot drivelines, pumps, fans, and compressors. Complete customer documentation and service communication with attention to detail across interpersonal, digital, and written channels. Participate in training through the Service Technical Academy (STA) and apply what you learn on the job, including HVAC product knowledge and sales quoting.

Qualifications

• Membership in, or willingness to join, the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada, AFL-CIO.
• Minimum of three years of commercial and/or industrial mechanical troubleshooting experience in the HVAC industry.
• Practical work experience in HVAC piping, plumbing, pipefitting, or mechanical equipment service.
• Practical working experience with light commercial or commercial mechanical equipment.
• Experience with rooftop units, pumps, fans, towers, boilers, chillers, compressors, and plumbing.
• Mechanical shaft alignment experience using dial indicators for pumps, fans, and compressors.
• Ability to use vibration equipment to troubleshoot drivelines.
• Ability to write and communicate customer problem, cause, and corrective-action information clearly.
• Attention to detail and strong interpersonal, digital, and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with a desire to learn and apply new knowledge on the job.
• Willingness to travel 10% to 20% to support branch customer activities, troubleshooting, installation, and repair.
• Ability to pass a knowledge examination to assess proficiencies.
• Universal EPA refrigerants license.
• Applicable state or local licensing.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Nice to Have Factory certification through the Service Technical Academy (STA).
• Experience supporting customer recommendations and upselling opportunities.
• Familiarity with HVAC products and sales quoting.
• Experience participating in incentive or rewards programs tied to service performance.

Why Join Us

We offer factory certification through our Service Technical Academy, recognition and monetary rewards, advancement opportunities, incentive programs, and a strong focus on employee safety. You will also receive tools, uniforms, and a company vehicle to help you serve customers to the highest standard.

Pay Range

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. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range.

To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates.

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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.

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Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we have been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.