HVAC Truck Based Chiller Mechanic (union)

Johnson Controls, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. in St. Louis, MO is seeking experienced HVAC technicians to support commercial/ducted systems, chillers, AHUs, and rooftop units.

You will participate in startup, commissioning, and aftermarket service while upholding safety standards and delivering top-tier customer support. Candidates must have 3+ years of hands-on HVAC experience, a universal EPA refrigerants license, a valid driver’s license, and be willing to travel 10–20% for training and field work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of practical experience on commercial/ducted HVAC equipment such as chillers and AHUs.
• EPA refrigerants license and valid driver's license are required.
• Willingness to travel 10–20% for training and startup activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist startup, commissioning, troubleshooting and aftermarket service for HVAC systems.
• Provide quotes and recommendations to improve facility efficiency and upsell where appropriate.
• Prepare technical documentation and communicate findings, causes, and corrective actions to customers.
• Collaborate with local market mechanics to deliver safe, high-quality service.

Skills

HVAC Troubleshooting

Commercial/ducted systems

EPA refrigerants license

Tools

STA training

Job description

What you will do:

• Johnson Controls Inc. is looking for forward-thinking talent to join our organization to support the fast-growing HVAC business in North America.

• 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 facilities, HVAC chillers and commercial products 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.

How will you do it:

• We are looking for skilled HVAC Technicians with proven experience in commercial and/or ducted systems, air-cooled and/or water-cooled chillers, air handling units (AHUs), and rooftop ducted units.

• We provide factory certification through our Service Technical Academy (STA) with recognition, monetary rewards, and advancement. We offer incentive programs and a #1 focus on employee safety.

• We also provide tools, uniforms, and a company vehicle to perform your job and service our customers to the highest standard.

• Provide our customers with the highest level of service to solve facility inefficiencies and resolve service-related items. As a trusted advisor to our customers, you will provide solutions and outcomes at the time of commissioning and aftermarket service.

• 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
Required:

• Must be a member or willing to join the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada, AFL-CIO.

• Travel will be required for training during the first six months.

• Be a dedicated member of a North America Branch team willing to learn and be responsible for startup, commissioning, trouble shooting and aftermarket services for this fast-growing business.

• Minimum of three (3) years of practical working experience on commercial and/or ducted products, air cooled and/or water-cooled chillers, AHU’s or Roof Top ducted units with strong HVAC/ mechanical troubleshooting experience.

• Able to repair centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, screw chillers system components.

• Travel maybe required 10% to 20% to support Branch Customers startup and commissioning activities as well as aftermarket service trouble shooting.

• You will be required to pass a knowledge examination to assess proficiencies.

• Opportunity to invest in career development. You will enroll in training programs and JCI’s STA to gain knowledge in HVAC products and sales quoting.

• You will work collaboratively with other local market mechanics.

• Attention to detail through interpersonal, digital, and written skills.

• Able to write and communicate to the customer problem, cause, and corrective actions.

• Able to provide quotes to customers and participate in JCI’s Service Plus Rewards program.

• Self-starter with a passion/ desire to learn and apply on the job.

• Prioritize safety in all forms.

• Universal EPA refrigerants license, applicable state or local licensing, and valid driver's license.

PayRange: $54.60 hourly ratedeterminedby 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. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technologyassistedtools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to helpidentifyand evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions areultimately madeby human reviewers.

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