HVAC Truck Based Chiller Apprentice (union)

Johnson Controls, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building efficiency solutions is seeking an HVAC Technician in New York. The role involves preventive maintenance, installation, and servicing of HVAC systems with a focus on customer satisfaction. Candidates should possess a vocational degree and relevant industry experience, alongside effective communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in servicing mechanical systems in the HVAC industry.
• Ability to explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical HVAC systems.
• Mentor peers and provide high levels of customer service.
• Perform routine service and inspections of HVAC equipment.

Skills

Mechanical HVAC systems

Interpersonal skills

Technical communication

Leadership skills

Education

Vocational School four-year program or Associate degree in mechanical systems

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. 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 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.

Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities. Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.

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
• 1+ years of industry experience or 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

Pay Range: $16.97 hourly rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet. Benefits are provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement.