HVAC Truck Based Chiller Apprentice (union)

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the HVAC sector seeks a technician to perform preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of HVAC systems. The role involves customer interaction and mentoring apprentices, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Qualified candidates should have an associate degree and relevant experience in the HVAC industry.

Qualifications

• 3 years of industry experience or 5 years serving mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and installation techniques.
• Effective communication skills with customers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of HVAC systems.
• Mentor peers on HVAC installation & service activities.
• Perform routine service and inspections of HVAC equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical explanation

Leadership skills

Education

Associate degree in mechanical systems or air conditioning

Job description

What you will do

Under general supervision, conducts preventive maintenance, repair, installation, general servicing and troubleshooting of mechanical HVAC systems. Responsible for high levels of customer satisfaction through direct, on site, customer interface. Mentors peers on mechanical HVAC installation & service activities. Properly completes required project and service documentation.

How you will do it

Apprentices are governed by the local union agreement and they will perform all pneumatic control systems and mechanical equipment service and all other work coming under this 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.

Routine service and inspections, regardless of size or location of the HVAC mechanical equipment being inspected or serviced, where this work is done as a periodic and routine procedure by the Employer, such as:

• Change and service filters
• Oiling and greasing
• Adjust or replace belts
• Clean cooling towers, coils, evaporator and condenser tubes and general housekeeping
• Mechanical systems operation under contract with customer
• Cleaning and routine maintenance of solar energy equipment
• Indoor Air Quality related work including duct systems and drain pans

What we look for
Required

• Vocational School four-year program or an Associate degree in mechanical systems, air conditioning or similar field
• Three years of industry experience or five years of experience in servicing mechanical systems in the HVAC industry
• 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
• Ability to explain technical information to technical and non-technical people
• Leadership skills to support the activities of Mechanics working on non-complex, non-critical mechanical HVAC equipment on a job site

This is a Bargaining Unit Position