HVAC Truck Based Mechanic Foreman Technical Team Lead

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a truck-based HVAC Foreman/Team Lead to manage field technicians, balance technical service with customer communication, and coordinate on-site activities. You will mentor staff, support quotes and scheduling, and drive safe, compliant service delivery.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, strong problem solving, and effective collaboration with customers and internal partners to achieve quality outcomes during service visits.

Qualifications

• Journeyman license required.
• 5+ years of HVAC or mechanical troubleshooting in field service.
• Strong field leadership and the ability to coordinate work at customer sites.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical information to varied audiences.
• Accurate documentation habits and customer-facing professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field activity for truck-based HVAC technicians and coordinate work at customer sites.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repair, installation, and replacement of HVAC equipment and Building Control Systems.
• Provide Level 1 technical support and escalate complex issues when needed.
• Coach and mentor branch technicians and support their development in the field.
• Assist with quotes, estimates, scheduling, and service documentation.
• Communicate clearly with customers and internal teams to ensure timely service outcomes.
• Provide safety leadership and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Journeyman license

HVAC leadership

Valid driver’s license

Refrigerants handling

Communication skills

Documentation

Job description

HVAC Truck Based Mechanic Foreman Technical Team Lead Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings.

In this field leadership role, you will help customers keep HVAC systems and Building Control Systems operating safely, reliably, and efficiently while supporting a strong culture of service and teamwork.

Role Overview

This truck-based leadership position is ideal for a hands‑on HVAC professional who can balance technical service, customer communication, and field coordination. You will lead by example, support technicians in the field, and help deliver quality outcomes at the time of service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field activity for truck-based HVAC technicians and support the coordination of work at customer sites.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repair, installation, and replacement of HVAC mechanical equipment and Building Control Systems.
• Provide Level 1 technical support and serve as an escalation point for more complex service issues.
• Coach and mentor branch technicians while supporting their technical development in the field.
• Support quoting, estimates, scheduling, service completion, and accurate project and service documentation.
• Communicate clearly with customers and internal teams to provide practical solutions and outcomes at the time of service.
• Provide safety leadership and instruction to technicians and subcontractors while ensuring work meets applicable state, local, and federal requirements.

How You Will Do It

Success in this role depends on strong field presence, sound judgment, and consistent follow-through. Own the outcome by delivering safe, compliant work and taking accountability for service results. Stay close to the work by coordinating directly with technicians and customers, removing obstacles, and keeping service moving. Improve every day through candid communication, practical problem‑solving, and disciplined follow‑up on open issues. Win as one team by sharing knowledge, building trust across field teams and internal partners, and respecting different perspectives. Use your technical expertise to guide field decisions, support troubleshooting, and help resolve issues efficiently on site. Maintain clear communication so technicians, customers, dispatch, and other stakeholders stay aligned on priorities and expectations.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Journeyman License.
• 5+ years of commercial HVAC or mechanical troubleshooting experience.
• Demonstrated field leadership experience and the ability to coordinate the work of other employees and contractors at customer sites.
• Valid driver's license.
• Appropriate licenses to work with refrigerants.
• Boiler and steam operational and service knowledge.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical information to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities in a field service environment.
• Accurate documentation habits and strong customer‑facing professionalism.

Nice to Have

• Experience with industrial HVAC chiller systems, plumbing, pipefitting, security and fire, or other mechanical equipment service work.
• Computer literacy and comfort using field service technology.
• Experience supporting quotes, scheduling, and pull‑through work.
• Additional hands‑on experience in residential, light commercial, or industrial service environments.

Why Join Us

You will join a team that values safety, service quality, and technical growth. This is a bargaining unit position with benefits provided through the applicable local labor union and collective bargaining agreement. It is also a chance to lead from the front, support customer outcomes, and help develop the next generation of field technicians.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $40.73 hourly rate determined by 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 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. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

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.