HVAC Mechanical Systems Tech Foreman (union)

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits (CBA)

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a skilled HVAC service leader with a minimum of 12+ years in commercial HVAC, including at least 5 years in chiller systems, to guide a team of 10–15 field technicians in Wisconsin. The role emphasizes safety, scheduling, quotes, and strong customer communication.

The position is unionized under a bargaining agreement, offering meaningful benefits and a pathway to mentor junior staff while collaborating with Sales on opportunities and service delivery.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 10–15 field technicians.
• Implement safety procedures and ensure effectiveness.
• Drive customer satisfaction through professional service.
• Develop employees and mentor junior technicians.
• Recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Work closely with Sales on opportunities.
• Manage service scheduling and ensure timely service completion.
• Ensure service quality acceptance and documentation.
• Identify L&M opportunities and recommend improvements.
• Accurate time posting and labor tracking.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer communication

Safety compliance

Self-starter

Education

Mechanical Journeyman License

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.

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

PayRange: $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.