Johnson Controls
Produces HVAC, fire, security and building automation systems to optimize and protect buildings globally.
23 hours ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
United States
Field
Company Size
94,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
troubleshooting
repairs
retrofits
shaft alignment
vibration analysis
safety compliance
- Perform startup, commissioning and aftermarket troubleshooting to resolve facility inefficiencies.
- Act as trusted advisor, providing recommendations, upselling opportunities and detailed quotations.
- Lead large‑scale repairs, retrofits and complex projects, serving as an escalation point for technical issues.
- Mentor and coach branch technicians, delivering on‑the‑job training and classroom instruction.
- Maintain and repair centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, absorption, screw, ammonia and hydrocarbon systems.
- Conduct mechanical shaft alignment, vibration analysis and control system troubleshooting (Allen‑Bradley, OEM panels).
- Ensure compliance with ammonia and hydrocarbon safety certifications and universal EPA refrigerant licensing.
- Travel 10‑20 % to support branch customers for startup, commissioning and service calls.
- Participate in incentive programs, earning up to 6 % of service sale value and Service Plus Rewards.
- Communicate clearly with customers on arrival, during service and after completion to ensure high satisfaction.
Requirements
12 yrs
hvac
allen-bradley
vibration analysis
ammonia safety
centrifugal compressors
Technicians are expected to service air‑cooled, water‑cooled, industrial chillers, AHUs and large rooftop units, especially in petro‑chemical, pharmaceutical or data‑center settings. They will act as trusted advisors, diagnosing inefficiencies, providing solutions, upselling opportunities and detailed quotations. The role includes startup, commissioning and aftermarket service, with access to factory certification through the Service Technical Academy and tools, uniforms and a company vehicle.
Candidates must have at least twelve years of hands‑on experience with the listed equipment, strong HVAC/mechanical troubleshooting skills and be willing to join the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices. They should be capable of leading complex repairs, mentoring peers, serving as an escalation point for technical issues, and maintaining ammonia/hydrocarbon safety certifications. Required competencies include repairing centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, various chiller types, mechanical shaft alignment, vibration analysis, and working with multiple OEM control panels and Allen‑Bradley systems. Travel of 10‑20 % and passing a knowledge examination are also required.
- Complete all required company training, certifications and pass a knowledge examination.
Benefits
The position offers an hourly rate of $37.07 (determined by CBA), benefits through a local labor union, incentive programs up to 6 % of quoted service sales, and opportunities for career development and training. Employees receive recognition, monetary rewards and advancement pathways via the Service Technical Academy. Johnson Controls is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and accommodation for applicants with disabilities.
- Service air‑cooled, water‑cooled, industrial chillers, AHUs and large rooftop units in petro‑chemical, pharmaceutical or data‑center environments.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
1885
Year Founded
Pioneered the electric thermostat and launched the building controls industry.
2016
Year of Merger
Merged with Tyco International, expanding into fire protection and security.
$26.8B
Annual Revenue
Generates revenue across four global business segments.
Record Backlog
Project Demand
Maintains a strong backlog of digital and infrastructure projects.
- Pioneered the electric thermostat, launching the building controls industry.
- Evolved into a global leader in smart building systems through over a century of innovation.
- Typical projects range from HVAC installations to integrated smart systems in hospitals, airports, stadiums, and data centers using their OpenBlue digital platform.
- Expertise covers HVAC, fire detection and suppression, security systems, energy management, and facility services.
- Earned LEED Platinum certification for its North American headquarters and supplied smart systems to landmarks like Burj Khalifa and Taipei 101.
Culture + Values
- N/A – Johnson Controls does not publish an official list of culture or values under standardized headings on its public website or LinkedIn.
Environment + Sustainability
43.8% reduction
Emissions reduction
Reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 43.8% since 2017 toward a 55% target by 2030.
56% reduction
GHG intensity
Achieved a 56% reduction in GHG intensity since 2017.
56% renewables
Global electricity
56% of global electricity was matched by renewables in 2024.
25% sites landfill-free
Manufacturing sites
23 manufacturing sites (25%) achieved zero-landfill in 2024.
Inclusion & Diversity
Double women leaders by 2026
Global Leadership Diversity Target
Aim to double women leaders globally and minority leaders in the U.S. within five years, initiative launched in 2021.
>100k global workforce
Community Volunteering Impact
Engaged global workforce of over 100,000 across 150+ countries, contributing over 61,000 volunteer hours in 2023.
- Includes diversity targets in senior leaders’ performance metrics tied to compensation.
- Partnerships with HBCUs to develop next-gen sustainable building leaders through scholarships and education initiatives.
- Increased spend with women- and minority-owned businesses as part of supplier sustainability and inclusion goals.