Johnson Controls
Produces HVAC, fire, security and building automation systems to optimize and protect buildings globally.
HVAC Truck Based Mechanic Technical Team Lead (union)
Lead HVAC truck mechanic overseeing maintenance, mentoring, and customer solutions.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Under general direction, the HVAC Foreman performs preventive maintenance, repairs, installations, and replacements of HVAC mechanical equipment and building control systems. The role also includes assisting branch leadership by coaching and mentoring technicians to ensure customer satisfaction and adherence to operational processes. Customer interaction is a key responsibility: the Foreman communicates with customers upon arrival and departure, keeps them informed about service, and recommends system enhancements, upgrades, or repairs. They also ensure thorough project and service documentation, prepare quotes and estimates, and manage material needs for service delivery. • Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, installations, and replacements of HVAC and building control systems. • Coach, mentor, and provide Level 1 technical support to branch technicians. • Ensure compliance with state, local, federal regulations and Johnson Controls safety standards. • Lead safety training for technicians and subcontractors on job sites. • Act as escalation point for complex technical issues and provide on‑the‑job training. • Communicate with customers before, during, and after service to ensure satisfaction and recommend upgrades. • Prepare project documentation, quotes, estimates, and material requisitions. • Deliver consultant‑level advice on building‑system repairs, enhancements, and efficiency improvements. • Maintain technical proficiency through required training, certifications, and self‑study.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸maintenance
- ▸installations
- ▸technical support
- ▸safety training
- ▸customer communication
- ▸project documentation
What You Bring
The Foreman adheres to Johnson Controls and customer safety standards, provides safety leadership and instruction to both technicians and subcontractors, and serves as an escalation point for complex technical issues. They are recognized as a leader and mentor within the branch, offering on‑the‑job training and expert solutions for challenging system problems. The position requires proven leadership experience, the ability to act independently, and the skill to coordinate the work of other employees and contractors on customer sites. Effective interpersonal skills are essential for representing the company to customers and explaining technical information to both technical and non‑technical audiences. • Required: proven leadership experience, ability to coordinate crews, strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Requirements
- ▸leadership
- ▸coordination
- ▸communication
- ▸safety
- ▸mentoring
- ▸problem solving
Benefits
Compensation includes a base hourly rate of $69.08 plus $2.50 per hour for TTL, with benefits provided through a local labor union under a collective bargaining agreement. Johnson Controls is an equal opportunity employer, and the company emphasizes its long‑standing commitment to making buildings smarter, safer, more efficient, and sustainable.
Work Environment
Field