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Union Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA (NOW HIRING)

Virtual Teller

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$18.90/hr

Serve as the face of the credit union and as such, must have a general understanding of credit union processes, products and services. Responsible for educating members about all available service ...

Accounting Manager

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager with banking experience to lead accounting operations for a credit union in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position oversees financial controls ...

Support a sales and service culture by consistently, effectively, and efficiently offering credit union lending products along with ancillary products. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Responsible for the ...

Contact Center Representative

Baton Rouge, LA

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

Actively promoting and cross-selling all Credit Union products and services by identifying member needs in order to achieve established goals. * Utilizing strong listening, communication, and problem ...

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Support the credit union's brand voice and tone in all social media content, ensuring consistency with overall creative direction and messaging guidelines. * Collaborate with marketing team to ensure ...

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HVAC Truck Based Chiller Mechanic (union)

Johnson Controls

Baton Rouge, LA

$31.61/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago


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8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 407 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

133rd of 536 rated manufacturers


Job description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What you will do

Johnson Controls Inc. is looking for forward-thinking talent to join our organization to support the fast-growing HVAC business in North America.

JCI is committed to the health and safety of all employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve.

At Johnson Controls you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and relevant facilities, HVAC chillers and commercial products in today's market. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, results-oriented, hardworking and above all fun.

How will you do it

We are looking for skilled HVAC & Refrigeration Technicians who have experience with Residential and/or ducted products, air cooled and/or water-cooled chillers, AHU's or Roof Top ducted units. We provide factory certification through our Service Technical Academy (STA) with recognition, monetary rewards, and advancement. We offer incentive programs and a #1 focus on employee safety. We also provide tools, uniforms, and a company vehicle to perform your job and service our customers to the highest standard.

Provide our customers with the highest level of service to solve facility inefficiencies and resolve service-related items. As a trusted advisor to our customers, you will provide solutions and outcomes at the time of commissioning and aftermarket service. Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities. Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.

What we look for

Required

  • Must be a member or willing to join the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada, AFL-CIO.
  • Be a dedicated member of a North America Branch team willing to learn and be responsible for startup, commissioning, trouble shooting and aftermarket services for this fast-growing business.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of practical working experience on Residential and/or ducted products, air cooled and/or water-cooled chillers, AHU's or Roof Top ducted units with strong HVAC/ mechanical troubleshooting experience.
  • Able to repair centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, screw chillers system components.
  • Travel maybe required 10% to 20% to support Branch Customers startup and commissioning activities as well as aftermarket service trouble shooting.
  • You will be required to pass a knowledge examination to assess proficiencies.
  • Opportunity to invest in career development. You will enroll in training programs and JCI's STA to gain knowledge in HVAC products and sales quoting.
  • You will work collaboratively with other local market mechanics.
  • Attention to detail through interpersonal, digital, and written skills.Able to write and communicate to the customer problem, cause, and corrective actions.
  • Able to provide quotes to customers and participate in JCI's Service Plus Rewards program.
  • Self-starter with a passion/ desire to learn and apply on the job.
  • Prioritize safety in all forms
  • Universal EPA refrigerants license, applicable state or local licensing, and valid driver's license

Preferred

*This is a Bargaining Unit Position.

Pay Range: $31.61 hourly rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet. Benefits are provided

through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement. The posted salary

range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional

candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you

believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you

to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools,

including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring

decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action 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. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.


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About Johnson Controls

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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.

Industry

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

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Milwaukee, WI, US