HVAC Journeyman Mechanic (Union)

We are seeking an HVAC Journeyman Mechanic to join our federal team supporting the Fort Myer military base in Arlington, VA (military friendly, but military experience not required). Our dedicated team here is responsible for maintaining and servicing the HVAC mechanical and related control systems for multiple buildings across the site.

As part of a Fortune 500 company, Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.


Union: 602

Benefits: Benefits provided through the local union

Pay: Union Journeyman rate
Shift: Primarily Day Shift, 6:30am - 3:00pm, Monday-Friday.

Travel Required: None, all work is based at this location
Other: Company vehicle, laptop, cell phone, and all necessary tools are provided

This is a bargaining unit (union) position.

As a Journeyman Mechanic, you will:

• Complete assigned maintenance and service duties; inspecting, diagnosing, servicing, repair and preventive maintenance of commercial and industrial HVAC equipment.
• Troubleshoots and resolves HVAC mechanical problems.
• Responds to service & warranty calls.
• Inspect, diagnose, service and repair mechanical systems using a variety of tools and instruments.
• Perform specified preventative maintenance including belt adjustments, oiling, greasing and cleaning of equipment.
• Perform prescribed non-destructive tests; collect and deliver samples for analysis

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of commercial and/or industrial HVAC mechanical troubleshooting and service experience.
• Valid driver's license
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to obtain and maintain required government clearance and any other worksite specific badges. (This will involve a background/character, work experience, education, financial/credit and a criminal history records check). Active Department of Defense Secret or Top Secret clearance preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Chiller maintenance experience
• Boiler and steam operational & service knowledge.
• Experience working with HVAC Controls (PLC or Direct Digital Controls/DDC)
• Mechanical Journeyman License
• Experience punching tubes and/or reclaiming refrigerant
• Current member of local union 486 or 602

Who We Are

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world`s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.


To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our Take a Journey video.


Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:
• Named to FORTUNE's "Most Admired Companies" List
• Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
• Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list
• CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'
• Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute's list of best-managed companies in America
• Forbes Best Employers for Diversity list.
• Newsweek America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
• Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time
• Newsweek America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
• Named to Newsweek America's Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing
• Named to Forbes America's Best Employers for Veterans 2024
• Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.


Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity 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. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)

This is a bargaining unit (union) position.

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