HVAC Truck Based Mechanic Apprentice (union)

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service Technical Academy training

Union benefits

Job summary

Johnson Controls invites apprentices to hands-on work on HVAC mechanical equipment and building controls at client sites, with structured training through our Service Technical Academy. A valid driver’s license is required and union affiliation or willingness to join is necessary.

This position emphasizes safety, mentorship, and opportunities for advancement within a global leader in building technologies. You will contribute to optimizing facility performance, troubleshooting issues, and

Qualifications

• HVAC systems knowledge and facilities operations basics.
• Strong safety mindset and adherence to safety protocols.
• Proven ability to lead small teams on job sites.
• Customer-facing communication and professional representation.

Responsibilities

• Assist on HVAC mechanical equipment and controls at client sites.
• Participate in certified training through Service Technical Academy.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and address customer needs.
• Provide progress updates to JCI, contractors, and customers.
• Meet union training attendance requirements in the first year.
• Offer recommendations to improve facility efficiency and upsell where appropriate.
• Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Facilities management

Safety awareness

Leadership

Self-motivation

Driver’s license

Education

Trade school or technical college

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.

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 United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada, AFL-CIO.
• 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.
• 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.

*This is a Bargaining Unit Position.

Pay Range: $18-$20 hourly rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet.

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

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 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.

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.