HVAC Mechanical Systems Tech Foreman (union)

Johnson Controls; Greenville (WI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an experienced field operations leader in Wisconsin to manage a team of 10–15 technicians in the industrial HVAC chiller space. The role emphasizes safety, customer communication, and on-time service delivery.

The ideal candidate will bring 12+ years in commercial HVAC with five years in chillers, a mechanical journeyman license, and strong leadership skills to drive quotes, scheduling, and service quality under a union framework.

Qualifications

• Must have a mechanical journeyman license and 12+ years of commercial HVAC experience, with at least 5 years specifically in chiller systems.
• Proven ability to lead a team of 10–15 field technicians and coordinate with internal and external customers.
• Must be computer literate and able to develop, quote, schedule, and manage service work.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 10–15 field technicians and coordinate with Sales on opportunities.
• Oversee safety procedures and ensure service quality.
• Schedule technician hours and manage quotes and time postings.
• Promote customer satisfaction and effective communication.
• Mentor and develop junior staff and ensure timely service completion.

Skills

Mechanical Journeyman License

HVAC chiller experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Tools

Refrigerant handling licenses

Boiler/Steam operation knowledge

Job description

What You Will Do

Must be skilled craftsman in their trade and have a minimum of ten (10) years actual, five (5) of those years must be chiller related, practical working experience in the industrial HVAC chiller, electrical, plumbing, pipefitting and /or mechanical equipment service industry. A self-starter who must be able to lead a team of approx. 10-15 field technicians. Interaction with both internal and external customers, attention to detail in quoting jobs, scheduling technician hours, promoting safety and constant communication plays a key role in this position. Must be computer literate with necessary ability to develop, close and manage all types of quoted work. This is a Bargaining Unit Position.

What You Will Do

Must be skilled craftsman in their trade and have a minimum of ten (10) years actual, five (5) of those years must be chiller related, practical working experience in the industrial HVAC chiller, electrical, plumbing, pipefitting and /or mechanical equipment service industry. A self-starter who must be able to lead a team of approx. 10-15 field technicians. Interaction with both internal and external customers, attention to detail in quoting jobs, scheduling technician hours, promoting safety and constant communication plays a key role in this position. Must be computer literate with necessary ability to develop, close and manage all types of quoted work. This is a Bargaining Unit Position.

How You Will Do It

• Safety procedures implementation and effectiveness
• Customer Satisfaction
• Employee Development
• Recruitment
• Work closely with Sales on opportunities
• Service scheduling
• Service completion
• Service quality acceptance
• L&M opportunity recommendation
• Accurate time Posting
• Overall, Tech Leadership and Mentorship

What We Look For

• Requires a Mechanical Journeyman License
• 12+ years of commercial HVAC experiences mechanical troubleshooting experience. Of those 10+ years, 5 years must be chiller experience.
• Valid driver's license, appropriate licenses to work with refrigerants, boiler and steam operational & service knowledge.
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Pay Range: $54.80 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, 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.