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HVAC Journeyman Chiller Mechanic (un)

Johnson Controls, Inc.
United States, Tennessee, Memphis
Jul 23, 2025

Master the Machines That Keep the World Cool

Are you a seasoned Chiller Mechanic who thrives on precision, performance, and problem-solving? Join our elite team and take your career to new depths in the commercial, industrial, and institutional markets - where your expertise powers the systems that people depend on every day.

What's in it for You:

  • Medium to large tonnage chillers? You'll work across multiple brands, tackling rebuilds, diagnostics, and cutting-edge tech.

  • Complex troubleshooting and performance optimization? That's your zone.

  • Growth, innovation, and real impact? We've got the runway - you bring the drive.

What We're Looking For:

  • Minimum 5 years' hands-on experience with large HVAC systems

  • Deep technical knowledge of maintenance, rebuilds, and critical repairs

  • A sharp eye and steady hands for high-stakes mechanical work

You'll be part of a team that values your skill, invests in your future, and empowers you to do what you do best - engineer comfort in the most demanding environments.

Ready to level up your impact? Let's get your tools on the ground and your talent in motion.

What You'll Do as a Chiller Mechanic:

  • Manage key service accounts and perform inspections, contract maintenance, and repairs on medium to large tonnage chillers

  • Diagnose, rebuild, and optimize multi-brand systems using cutting-edge software, tools, and engineering specs

  • Deliver expert onsite service, ensuring customer satisfaction and peak performance

  • Communicate clearly with customers, vendors, and teammates across phone, computer, and face-to-face

  • Quote labor and material for system upgrades and repairs

  • Uphold top-tier safety standards and track equipment use and condition

  • Work flexibly - overtime, weekends, and occasional overnights - as part of a 24/7 rotating on-call team

What We're Looking For:

  • Certified Mechanical Journeyman with Red Seal Refrigeration & A/C + valid ODS

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with chillers, compressors, controls, and VFDs in commercial/industrial settings

  • Skilled in diagnostics and service of boiler and steam systems

  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and smart devices (tablet/smartphone)

  • Solid communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Safety-focused, reliable, and detail-driven

  • Valid driver's license + licenses for refrigerants

  • Must be available for rotating on-call shifts, including nights/weekends

**This is a Bargaining Unit Position.

Hiring Compensation Range: Is determined by the Local UA. (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the Employee Benefits tab on our main careers page athttps://www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers.

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This is a Bargaining Unit Position but is subject to all pre-hiring screening of JCI. With successful performance, JCI may recommend you to the Union Local apprenticeship program, as well as continued employment at JCI. Acceptance by Union Local must occur within 365 days of employment or will result in termination of this position. This is not a guaranty of employment or entering the Union. The Union has its own entry, qualification & screening programs.

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