Job Description

Salary: $56,638.4 - 56,638.4 per year Requirements:

• Practical trade experience in HVAC piping, plumbing, pipefitting, or mechanical equipment service.
• At least eight years of commercial or industrial mechanical troubleshooting experience in HVAC, industrial petrochemical, or data center environments, including work with rooftop units, pumps, fans, cooling towers, boilers, chillers, compressors, and plumbing.
• Ability to repair centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, screw chillers, and/or ammonia or hydrocarbon system components.
• Current ammonia and hydrocarbon safety training certification.
• Ability to install complete systems, including chillers, rooftop units, plumbing, and supporting mechanical systems.
• Experience aligning pump, fan, and compressor shafts using dial indicators, lasers, or similar tools.
• Ability to use vibration equipment to troubleshoot drivelines.
• Willingness to travel 10%–20% to support customer troubleshooting, installation, and repair activities.
• 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 and Canada, AFL-CIO.
• Willingness to complete a knowledge examination to assess relevant proficiencies.
• Strong interpersonal, digital, and written communication skills, including the ability to document customer problems, causes, and corrective actions.
• Ability to prepare customer quotes and participate in our Service Plus Rewards program.
• Self-motivation, attention to detail, a desire to learn, and a commitment to safety.
• Universal EPA refrigerant certification, applicable state or local licenses, and a valid drivers license.
• Willingness to participate in career-development training covering HVAC products and sales quoting.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and provide aftermarket service for commercial HVAC systems and mechanical equipment.
• Perform maintenance, repair, and replacement work on commercial heating and cooling systems.
• Work on equipment such as centrifugal, steam turbine, absorption, and open-drive screw chillers, as well as ammonia systems; partner with journeymen as needed.
• Help customers resolve facility inefficiencies and service issues, providing solutions during commissioning and aftermarket service.
• Recommend measures to improve facility efficiency, identify relevant service opportunities, and prepare supporting quotes.
• Collaborate with local-market mechanics, servicemen, and apprentices, and provide on-the-job training when needed.

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We are hiring skilled HVAC mechanics for Johnson Controls growing North American HVAC business, with a focus on data center and other mission-critical environments. The position is based in Abilene, Texas, and may involve work with light- or heavy-commercial teams and advanced commercial and industrial equipment. We offer factory certification and training through our Service Technical Academy, career advancement opportunities, incentive programs, tools, uniforms, and a company vehicle. Employee safety is a priority, supported by comprehensive protocols and ongoing assistance. This is a bargaining-unit role with a pay rate of $27.23 per hour, determined by the applicable collective bargaining agreement; benefits are provided through a local labor union. The position is subject to Johnson Controls pre-hire screening. Continued employment and potential referral to the Union Local apprenticeship program are subject to the unions separate acceptance and qualification process within 365 days of employment.

last updated 42 week of 2026

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