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HVAC Truck Based Chiller Apprentice (union)

Johnson Controls, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA, United States


What you will do
Under general supervision, conduct preventive maintenance, repair, installation, general servicing and troubleshooting of mechanical HVAC systems. Responsible for high levels of customer satisfaction through direct, onsite customer interface. Mentor peers on mechanical HVAC installation and service activities. Properly complete required project and service documentation. Provide customers with the highest level of service to solve building inefficiencies and resolve service‑related items. As a trusted advisor to customers, you will provide solutions and outcomes at the time of service.

How you will do it
Apprentices are governed by the local union agreement and will perform all pneumatic control systems and mechanical equipment service and all other work coming under this Agreement assigned by the Employer, limited only by their capabilities as determined by the Employer, at the respective apprentice rate of pay, and shall perform all assigned work under the direction of the Employer.

Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure the facility is running efficiently, including upselling opportunities. Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.

Change and service filters

Oiling and greasing

Adjust or replace belts

Clean cooling towers, coils, evaporator and condenser tubes and general housekeeping

Mechanical systems operation under contract with customer

Cleaning and routine maintenance of solar energy equipment

Indoor Air Quality related work including duct systems and drain pans

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.

Vocational School four‑year program or an associate degree in mechanical systems, air conditioning or similar field.

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.

Ability to explain technical information to technical and non‑technical people.

Leadership skills to support the activities of Mechanics working on non‑complex, non‑critical mechanical HVAC equipment on a job site.

Pay Range: $45.51 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. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply.

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