Minimum of three years of experience with commercial HVAC systems, including chillers and air handling units.
Strong troubleshooting skills in HVAC and mechanical systems.
Experience repairing centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, and screw chiller components.
Membership or willingness to join the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices.
Universal EPA refrigerants license required.
Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Willingness to travel for training and customer support.
Responsibilities
Perform startup, commissioning, and aftermarket service on HVAC systems.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical system issues effectively.
Identify and resolve facility inefficiencies for customers.
Provide solutions during commissioning and service.
Recommend efficiency improvements and upselling opportunities.
Document customer issues and corrective actions clearly.
Collaborate with team members to meet customer needs.
Benefits
Factory certification through Johnson Controls’ Service Technical Academy.
Recognition and monetary rewards tied to performance.
Incentive programs supporting growth and achievement.
Provision of tools, uniforms, and a company vehicle.
Full Job Description
As an HVAC Chiller Mechanic, you will support startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and aftermarket service for commercial HVAC equipment. You will work directly with customers to solve facility inefficiencies, deliver service solutions, and support recommendations that improve system performance. This is a hands-on field role for a skilled technician who takes pride in safety, service quality, and technical problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities
Perform startup, commissioning, and aftermarket service on commercial and/or ducted HVAC systems.
Work on air-cooled and/or water-cooled chillers, air handling units (AHUs), and rooftop ducted units.
Troubleshoot and repair HVAC and mechanical system issues, including centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, and screw chiller system components.
Support customers by identifying facility inefficiencies and resolving service-related items.
Provide solutions and outcomes during commissioning and aftermarket service.
Recommend efficiency improvements and identify upselling opportunities where appropriate.
Prepare quotes to support recommendations and service solutions.
Document customer issues, causes, and corrective actions clearly and professionally.
Collaborate with local market mechanics and branch team members to support customer needs.
Participate in training and knowledge-building activities to strengthen product and service expertise.
How You Will Do It
Own the work with accountability, safety, and integrity in every service visit, startup, and customer interaction.
Stay close to the equipment and the customer’s needs so you can quickly identify root causes and remove obstacles to performance.
Approach each job with a continuous improvement mindset, using clear problem-solving, candid communication, and disciplined follow-through.
Work as one team with branch mechanics, leaders, and customers by sharing knowledge, supporting others, and valuing different perspectives.
Use your technical judgment to diagnose issues, explain findings clearly, and deliver practical solutions that support long-term system reliability.
Leverage training through Johnson Controls’ Service Technical Academy (STA) to build product knowledge, strengthen service capability, and support career growth.
Qualifications
Minimum of three (3) years of practical working experience on commercial and/or ducted products, air-cooled and/or water-cooled chillers, AHUs, or rooftop ducted units.
Strong HVAC and mechanical troubleshooting experience.
Ability to repair centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, and screw chiller system components.
Must be a member of, or willing to join, the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States
Universal EPA refrigerants license.
Applicable state or local licensing.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Willingness to travel during the first six months for training.
Ability to travel 10% to 20% to support branch customers with startup, commissioning, and aftermarket service troubleshooting.
Willingness to enroll in training programs and pass a knowledge e4xamination to assess proficiencies.
Strong attention to detail and effective interpersonal, digital, and written communication skills.
Ability to write and communicate customer problems, causes, and corrective actions clearly.
Self-starter with a desire to learn and apply new skills on the job.
Commitment to prioritizing safety in all forms.
Must have a valid driver's license
Why Join Us
Factory certification through Johnson Controls’ Service Technical Academy (STA).
Recognition, monetary rewards, and advancement opportunities tied to development and performance.
Incentive programs that support growth and achievement.
Tools, uniforms, and a company vehicle to help you perform your job and serve customers to a high standard.
PayRange: $43.96 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. 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 technologyassistedtools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to helpidentifyand evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions areultimately madeby human reviewers.
About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls International plc is a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Cork, Ireland that produces automotive parts such as batteries and electronics and HVAC equipment for buildings. It employs 105,000 people in around 2,000 locations across six continents. As of 2019, it was listed as 389th in the Fortune Global 500; in 2020, it became ineligible for the list. Johnson Controls was founded in 1885 by Warren S. Johnson, a professor at the State Normal School in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Originally called the Johnson Electric Service Company, it focused on automatic temperature regulation. In 1974, the company changed its name to Johnson Controls.
