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SFCP Industrial

Chiller Technician

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$40 - $60/hr

The Chiller Service Technician will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair chillers and their ancillary ... Vocational/technical school training or apprenticeship preferred. * Three years of related ...

SFCP Industrial

Chiller Technicians

Bryan, TX · On-site

$40 - $60/hr

The Chiller Service Technician will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair chillers and their ancillary ... Vocational/technical school training or apprenticeship preferred. * Three years of related ...

W3Global Inc.

Chiller Technician

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$29 - $60/hr

Chiller Technician I (Apprentice): Assist senior technicians with diagnostics, repairs, and testing Support fabrication and customization of rental equipment Operate shop equipment such as forklifts ...

Resolute Industrial

Chiller Technician

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

Chiller Technician I (Apprentice) * Assist senior technicians with diagnostics, repairs, and testing * Support fabrication and customization of rental equipment * Operate shop equipment such as ...

C. Martin Company

At least 5 years' experience as a Chiller Technician , acquired through training and/or experience under a formal apprenticeship or equivalent. Must have experience on water-cooled chillers i.e ...

Southland Industries

Chiller Technician

Haltom City, TX · On-site

Mentor/train assisting apprentices. * Perform all work within the confines of Southland's safety ... chiller experience * experience with Aaon units SOB available * RTU, package units, water-source ...

Dalkia US

Chiller Technician - Eastern USA Region

Chiller Technician - Eastern USA Region Dalkia U.S. Chiller Services Dalkia U.S. Chiller Services ... Provide guidance, mentorship, and on-the-job training to junior technicians and apprentices.

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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for chiller apprentice in the United States is $22.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Is it easy to get an HVAC apprenticeship?

Getting a chiller apprentice position, which is a type of HVAC apprenticeship, typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent and may involve completing technical training or coursework. Applicants often need to demonstrate basic mechanical skills and may need to obtain relevant certifications or licenses as part of the apprenticeship process.

What is the difference between Chiller Apprentice vs HVAC Technician?

AspectChiller ApprenticeHVAC Technician
CertificationsBasic HVAC or chiller-specific training, apprenticeshipsEPA Certification, HVAC licenses
Work EnvironmentCooling systems, industrial or commercial settingsResidential, commercial, industrial systems
Job FocusLearning chiller operation and maintenanceInstalling, repairing, maintaining HVAC systems

The Chiller Apprentice primarily focuses on learning to operate and maintain chillers in industrial or commercial environments, often as part of an apprenticeship program. An HVAC Technician has a broader scope, working on various heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, including chillers. Both roles require foundational HVAC knowledge and certifications, but the Chiller Apprentice is more specialized in chillers during training stages.

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Chiller Mechanic Apprentice, Navy Systems

Chiller Mechanic Apprentice, Navy Systems

Johnson Controls International plc

Norfolk, VA • On-site

Full-time

PTO

Posted 13 days ago

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8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 386 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

129th of 515 rated manufacturers

Job description

We are seeking a Chiller Mechanic Apprentice to join our Federal Systems team at our Norfolk, VA location. At Johnson Controls Navy Systems, our field service team specializes in shipboard HVAC/R equipment and control systems. We understand the unique requirements, standards, procedures, and challenges associated with supporting the U.S. Department of Defense and its individual agencies. Our products are installed on more than 90% of the U.S. Naval fleet. These mission critical systems provide cooling for weapons, command and control systems, and crew comfort while enduring punishing conditions from weapons-effect shock, heavy-weather, ship vibration, and extreme temperature variations.
At Johnson Controls, we support our nation's most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. 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.
Pay: This is a Union negotiated hourly rate position
Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation per calendar year
Company Vehicle: Requires additional background check to be able to drive a vehicle.
As a Chiller Mechanic Apprentice, you will:
  • Responsible for maintenance and service of Chilled Water Air Conditioning Plants, Refrigeration Systems and other large associated equipment for U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard vessels.
  • Completes assigned maintenance and service duties; inspecting, diagnosing, servicing, repair and preventive maintenance of industrial HVAC equipment.
  • Troubleshoots and resolves primarily HVAC mechanical problems, as well as some electrical and controls problems.
  • 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.
  • Collect and deliver samples for analysis

Required Qualifications:
  • Valid driver's license
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain required government clearances and other worksite specific badges.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Navy marine service equipment
  • Chiller maintenance and service experience
  • Experience punching tubes and/or reclaiming refrigerant
  • Appropriate licenses to work with refrigerants, boiler and steam operational & service knowledge.

Who We Are
The primary mission of Johnson Controls Navy Systems is to supply Chilled Water Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Systems and associated equipment to the US Navy and US Coast Guard. Johnson Controls Navy Systems is a part of the Johnson Controls Federal Systems business. Our robust, high reliability products are designed, manufactured and tested in York, PA to military and other stringent customer specifications. Most of our designs are custom engineered for the specific application
If you'd like to learn more about who we are, what we do, and the systems and products we work with please check out our "Who we are" video on Youtube to learn more. (Around 2 minutes long)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD9TF3ANMxU
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 Leaderslist
  • 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
  • NewsweekAmerica's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
  • Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companieslist for the 17th time
  • Newsweek America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
  • Named to Newsweek America's Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025listing
  • 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 www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers
Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)
Job: 1508
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Johnson Controls is a world leader in smart buildings, creating safe, healthy and sustainable spaces. For nearly 140 years, we’ve made buildings better and now we’re transforming them again with our award-winning digital technologies and services. We’re using artificial intelligence and data driven solutions to give you deeper insight into your building’s health, sustainability and performance. It’s changing the way we design, operate and maintain indoor environments and driving to a new era of autonomous buildings. We deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, hotels, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive suite of connected solutions. Johnson Controls offers the world’s largest portfolio of building technology, software and services. Supported by a team of more than 100,000 dedicated employees working across 150 countries, we’re helping customers achieve their sustainability goals and power their mission.

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Machinery manufacturing, water transportation, public safety statistics centers and offices and manufacturing

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Milwaukee, WI, US

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