HVAC Truck Based Technician Team Lead Mechanic (union)

Johnson Controls; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Portage, MI is seeking a Technical Team Lead to guide a team of 12–15 field technicians in industrial HVAC service. You will supervise on-site work, ensure quality, and drive safety while delivering top-notch service.

The role requires a Mechanical Journeyman License and 5+ years of HVAC experience, plus a valid driver's license. You will develop technicians, schedule quotes, and communicate with customers to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires Mechanical Journeyman License.
• 5+ years of residential/light commercial HVAC experience.
• Valid driver's license and refrigerant/boiler knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 12–15 field technicians on site.
• Develop technicians, quote jobs, schedule work, and promote safety.
• Maintain clear communication with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting HVAC

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical Journeyman License

Job description

What you will do

Are you self-motivated and looking to lead a team of 12 – 15 field technicians? Do you want to be able to provide top of the line offerings for yourself and your team? If so, we are looking for YOU to join OUR team!

Job Description

What you will do

Are you self-motivated and looking to lead a team of 12 – 15 field technicians? Do you want to be able to provide top of the line offerings for yourself and your team? If so, we are looking for YOU to join OUR team!

We provide factory certification through our Service Technical Academy (STA) with milestone recognition and monetary rewards and advancement, increased incentive opportunity for executed pull-through work, top of the line technology, equipment, and uniforms and a #1 focus on employee safety. We will equip you with tools and a vehicle to perform your job at the highest standard.

How You Will Do It

The Technical Team Lead (TTL) must be a skilled craftsman in their trade and have a minimum of five (5) years actual, practical working experience in the industrial HVAC chiller, plumbing, pipefitting, security & fire and /or mechanical equipment service industry. Interaction with customers, ability, and desire to help develop technicians, attention to detail while on site and in quoting jobs, scheduling, promoting safety and constant communication plays a key role in this position. Must be computer literate and tech savvy and can develop, close, and manage all types of quoted work.

Required

• Requires a Mechanical Journeyman License
• 5+ years of residential / light commercial /commercial HVAC / mechanical troubleshooting experience.
• Valid driver's license, appropriate licenses to work with refrigerants, boiler and steam operational & service knowledge.
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Pay Range: $49.69 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. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. 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.