HVAC Operations & Maintenance Mechanical Service Apprentice (union)

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Metairie, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an apprentice for HVAC and pneumatic control systems. The role covers service, installation of field devices, commissioning, and warranty responses in an industrial setting.

The position requires a high school diploma, familiarity with HVAC, and a valid driver’s license. EPA refrigeration certification is a plus, with on‑the‑job training provided through Local programs.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with HVAC equipment.
• EPA Refrigeration certification a plus.
• Ability to perform general building maintenance.
• Ability to work in an industrial environment.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently.
• This position requires a current driver's license.
• Willingness to supplement on-the-job training with Local training.
• 2 year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Apprentices shall perform all pneumatic control systems and mechanical equipment service as assigned.
• Installs more complex system field devices and commissioning with standard tools.
• Troubleshoots and resolves problems.
• Responds to basic warranty calls.
• Keeps Johnson Controls, contractors, and the customer informed of job progress.

Skills

HVAC familiarity

Driver's license

Independence

Self-starter

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2 year degree or equivalent

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

• Apprentices shall perform all pneumatic control systems and mechanical equipment service and all other work coming under the labor 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.
• Installs more complex required system field devices and commissioning using standard configuration and commissioning tools.
• Troubleshoots and resolves problems.
• Responds to basic warranty calls.
• Keeps JCI, contractors, and the customer informed of job progress and issues as needed.

What we look for

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• Familiarity with HVAC equipment
• EPA Refrigeration certification a plus
• The ability to perform general building maintenance
• The ability to work in an industrial environment
• Self-starter with ability to work independently
• This position requires a current driver's license
• Willingness to supplement on-the-job training with training provided by Local
• 2 year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

*This is a Bargaining Unit Position.

Pay Range: $18.31 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.

All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.

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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Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings

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’ve 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.