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HVAC Truck Based Mechanic (un)

Johnson Controls


Job Location:

South Bend, IN - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 47 - 47
Posted: 16 September 2026 (18 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 14 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

HVAC Mechanic (Union)

Johnson Controls is hiring forward-thinking talent to support our fast-growing HVAC business in North America. We are committed to the health and safety of our employees customers partners and the communities we serve.

You will join a team working on light commercial and heavy commercial equipment in an open collaborative results-oriented environment focused on quality service and customer outcomes.

Role Overview

In this hands-on field role you will perform commercial HVACR service work for light commercial and/or heavy commercial customers. You will troubleshoot repair maintain and replace heating and cooling equipment support commissioning and aftermarket service and help customers improve facility performance and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform maintenance repair and replacement services on commercial heating and cooling systems.
  • Troubleshoot commercial HVACR equipment including rooftop units pumps fans towers boilers chillers compressors and plumbing-related components.
  • Partner with journeymen on centrifugal steam turbine and open-drive screw chiller repairs.
  • Identify facility inefficiencies and service-related issues during commissioning and aftermarket service visits.
  • Recommend solutions prepare quotes and support upselling opportunities that improve system performance and customer outcomes.
  • Communicate problem cause and corrective actions clearly to customers and internal teams.
  • Work with local market mechanics servicemen apprentices and branch colleagues to support customer service and repair needs.
  • Use mechanical shaft alignment and vibration equipment to troubleshoot drivelines pumps fans and compressors.
  • Follow safe work practices and complete assigned tasks to the highest standard.
How You Will Do It
  • Own each service call with accountability safety and integrity ensuring the work is completed correctly and professionally.
  • Stay close to the work and the customer listen carefully and remove barriers that delay service or resolution.
  • Use practical troubleshooting and clear problem-solvingto find root causes not just symptoms and make durable repairs.
  • Improve every day through candor and learning applying training from the Service Technical Academy (STA) and lessons from the field.
  • Win as one teamby collaborating with journeymen apprentices and branch teammates and respecting diverse perspectives.
  • Prioritize safety in every stepfor yourself your customers and the sites you support.
Qualifications
  • Membership in or willingness to join the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada AFL-CIO.
  • Minimum of three years of commercial and/or industrial mechanical troubleshooting experience in the HVAC industry.
  • Practical work experience in HVAC piping plumbing pipefitting and/or mechanical equipment service.
  • Practical working experience with light commercial or commercial mechanical equipment.
  • Mechanical shaft alignment experience using dial indicators.
  • Experience using vibration equipment to troubleshoot drivelines.
  • Ability to pass a knowledge examination to assess proficiencies.
  • Ability to write and communicate service problems root causes and corrective actions clearly.
  • Self-starter with a desire to learn and apply new skills on the job.
  • Universal EPA refrigerants license applicable state or local licensing and a valid drivers license.
  • Willingness to travel 10% to 20% to support branch customer activities troubleshooting installation and repair.
Nice to Have
  • Experience supporting centrifugal steam turbine or open-drive screw chiller service.
  • Experience with commissioning aftermarket service or sales quoting in commercial HVAC environments.
  • Exposure to quoting recommendations and customer solutions that improve facility efficiency.

Why Join Us

You will have the opportunity to earn factory certification through our Service Technical Academy (STA) with recognition monetary rewards and advancement. We also offer incentive programs a strong focus on employee safety and the tools uniforms and company vehicle you need to perform your job and service customers to a high standard.

If you are ready to grow your HVAC career with a collaborative team focused on safety and customer service we encourage you to apply.

Pay Range: $47.68 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.

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.


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