HVAC Truck Based Apprentice (un)

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Job summary

Johnson Controls Inc is seeking HVAC apprentice candidates to gain hands-on experience on mechanical equipment and controls at client sites. The program includes formal training through the Service Technical Academy and mentorship to develop troubleshooting and customer service skills.

You will learn to assess facility performance, provide quotes, and contribute to energy efficiency projects while upholding safety and union training requirements.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Apprentices will be trained and will perform on HVAC mechanical equipment and controls on client sites.
• Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently and upsell where appropriate.
• Keep customers advised of job progress and issues as needed.

Skills

Union membership willingness

Tech savy

AI tools

HVAC knowledge

Facilities management

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Self-starter

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Education

Trade school / technical college

Tools

HVAC equipment installation tools

Handheld devices

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 local union.
• Tech Savy, using AI tools and handheld devices.
• Generally required knowledge includes mechanical HVAC systems, facilities management systems, site preparation, peripheral equipment installation and servicing techniques.
• 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.

Pay Range: $19.80 hourly rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet.

• Benefits are provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement.

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. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non‑discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the 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.