Johnson Controls

HVAC Truck Based Technical Team Lead

Johnson Controls$76K — $104K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree or equivalent education and experience.
  • 3+ years in HVAC or related technical field.
  • Experience leading and mentoring technical teams in the field.
  • Hands-on HVAC mechanical work experience.
  • Strong communication and prioritization skills.
  • Comfortable working in field environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor HVAC Mechanical Technician teams in field operations.
  • Set objectives and coordinate daily priorities for the team.
  • Support and execute HVAC project delivery with efficiency.
  • Provide technical direction as an active participant in field work.
  • Assist with O&M field labor as necessary.
  • Ensure work aligns with customer expectations and company goals.
  • Facilitate communication between field teams and management.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and retirement plans.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Collaborative work environment fostering teamwork and recognition.
  • Direct impact on customer outcomes and team success.
Full Job Description
HVAC Technical Team Lead

At Johnson Controls, you'll help deliver HVAC solutions that support comfortable, efficient, and reliable building operations. You'll work alongside field teams and leadership to guide execution, strengthen technical capability, and keep customer work moving forward safely and professionally.

In this role, you'll serve as both a mentor and an active field contributor, supporting HVAC Mechanical Technician teams under the supervision of HVAC Managers or HVAC Geo Managers, depending on branch size.
Role Overview

The HVAC Technical Team Lead oversees a team of employees within the HVAC domain while also participating directly in field project delivery. You will help set objectives, guide day-to-day execution, and support the team with technical leadership, coaching, and hands-on work. The role may also include support for O&M field labor functions as needed.
What You'll Do
  • Lead, guide, and mentor HVAC Mechanical Technician teams in direct field work.
  • Set clear objectives and help coordinate daily priorities for the team.
  • Support and execute HVAC field project delivery tasks with quality and efficiency.
  • Provide technical direction and serve as a working leader for assigned work.
  • Assist with O&M field labor functions when required.
  • Help ensure work is completed in line with customer expectations and branch objectives.
  • Support communication between field teams, supervisors, and other stakeholders.
  • Contribute to a safe, organized, and accountable field environment.
How you'll do it:
  • You will lead by example in the field, balancing hands-on execution with coaching, guidance, and accountability.
  • You will stay close to the work, remove obstacles for your team, and help keep customer commitments on track.
  • You will use clear communication and practical problem-solving to support daily decisions and continuous improvement.
  • You will reinforce safe work practices, integrity, and ownership of outcomes in every assignment.
  • You will collaborate with HVAC Managers, HVAC Geo Managers, and field team members to deliver as one team.
Required
  • University degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 3 years of suggested minimum experience in HVAC or a closely related technical field.
  • Experience leading, guiding, or mentoring field-based technical teams.
  • Hands-on experience supporting HVAC mechanical work and field project execution.
  • Ability to set priorities, coordinate work, and communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
  • Comfort working in a field environment and contributing directly to technical delivery.
Preferred
  • Experience supporting O&M field labor activities.
  • Background in coordinating HVAC Mechanical Technician teams in a branch or service environment.
  • Experience working in a role that combines mentorship with active field participation.
Why Join Us

Join a team where your technical knowledge and leadership skills can make a direct impact on customer outcomes and team development. At Johnson Controls, you'll have the opportunity to contribute in the field, support others, and help deliver HVAC work with safety and professionalism at the center.

If this sounds like the right next step for you, we'd love to hear from you.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $76,100k-104k (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. 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. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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.
Learn more about Johnson Controls
Size
101,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$923 million
Founded
1885
5 Year Trend
+2.1%
Revenue
$22 billion
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