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Johnson Controls Inc. is looking for forward-thinking talent to join our organization to support the fast-growing HVAC and Boiler Services 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 chance to work on light commercial and/or heavy commercial teams servicing the most advanced commercial HVAC, hydronic, steam, and boiler systems, as well as cutting-edge industrial equipment. 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 you will do it:
We are looking for skilled HVAC and Boiler Mechanics who have practical work experience in their trade, including HVAC piping, plumbing, pipefitting, boiler systems, and/or mechanical equipment service.
Mechanics must have practical working experience in light commercial or commercial mechanical equipment, including heating, cooling, steam, hot water, and boiler systems. Candidates may be required to satisfactorily pass an examination to identify special skills. Scope of work shall include commercial HVACR and boiler service.
Servicemen may partner with Journeymen in the repair and maintenance of centrifugal chillers, steam turbines, open-drive screw chillers, commercial boilers, burners, steam systems, hot water systems, hydronic systems, pumps, and associated mechanical equipment.
Perform maintenance, repair, replacement, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting services on commercial heating, cooling, and boiler systems.
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 HVAC and boiler-related service issues. 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 facilities are operating efficiently, including identifying HVAC and boiler system upgrade 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 HVAC and boiler system troubleshooting, repair, and aftermarket services for this fast-growing business.
- Minimum of three (3) years commercial and/or industrial mechanical troubleshooting experience in the HVAC and boiler industry. This includes rooftop units, pumps, fans, cooling towers, boilers, burners, hydronic heating systems, steam systems, chillers, compressors, and plumbing.
- Experience performing maintenance, repair, and replacement services on commercial HVAC and boiler systems.
- Experience troubleshooting steam boilers, hot water boilers, burners, boiler controls, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and associated auxiliary equipment.
- Mechanical shaft alignment using dial indicators, etc., on pumps, fans, and compressors.
- Able to use vibration equipment to troubleshoot drivetrains and rotating mechanical equipment.
- Travel may be required (10% to 20%) to support Branch customer activities, troubleshooting, installation, boiler startups, and repairs.
- You will be required to pass a knowledge examination to assess proficiencies.
- Opportunity to invest in career development. You will enroll in training programs to gain knowledge in HVAC and boiler products, controls, service, and sales quoting.
- You will work with other local market mechanics, Servicemen, Journeymen, and apprentices.
- Attention to detail through interpersonal, digital, and written communication skills. Able to clearly communicate equipment problems, causes, and corrective actions to customers.
- Able to provide quotes to customers and participate in JCI's Service Plus Rewards program.
- Self-starter with a passion and desire to learn and apply on the job.
- Prioritize safety in all forms.
- Universal EPA refrigerant license, applicable state or local licensing, and valid driver's license.
Preferred
- Experience with commercial and industrial boiler systems, including steam and hot water boilers.
- Experience servicing burners, combustion controls, boiler safety devices, steam distribution systems, condensate return systems, and hydronic heating systems.
- Boiler Operator License, Stationary Engineer License, or equivalent boiler certification preferred.
- Experience with boiler commissioning, combustion analysis, and boiler efficiency optimization.
- Experience supporting healthcare, industrial, manufacturing, education, or large commercial facilities with HVAC and boiler equipment.
Pay Range: $43.70 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.
What you will do:
Johnson Controls Inc. is looking for forward-thinking talent to join our organization to support the fast-growing HVAC and Boiler Services 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 chance to work on light commercial and/or heavy commercial teams servicing the most advanced commercial HVAC, hydronic, steam, and boiler systems, as well as cutting-edge industrial equipment. 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 you will do it:
We are looking for skilled HVAC and Boiler Mechanics who have practical work experience in their trade, including HVAC piping, plumbing, pipefitting, boiler systems, and/or mechanical equipment service.
Mechanics must have practical working experience in light commercial or commercial mechanical equipment, including heating, cooling, steam, hot water, and boiler systems. Candidates may be required to satisfactorily pass an examination to identify special skills. Scope of work shall include commercial HVACR and boiler service.
Servicemen may partner with Journeymen in the repair and maintenance of centrifugal chillers, steam turbines, open-drive screw chillers, commercial boilers, burners, steam systems, hot water systems, hydronic systems, pumps, and associated mechanical equipment.
Perform maintenance, repair, replacement, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting services on commercial heating, cooling, and boiler systems.
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 HVAC and boiler-related service issues. 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 facilities are operating efficiently, including identifying HVAC and boiler system upgrade 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 HVAC and boiler system troubleshooting, repair, and aftermarket services for this fast-growing business.
- Minimum of three (3) years commercial and/or industrial mechanical troubleshooting experience in the HVAC and boiler industry. This includes rooftop units, pumps, fans, cooling towers, boilers, burners, hydronic heating systems, steam systems, chillers, compressors, and plumbing.
- Experience performing maintenance, repair, and replacement services on commercial HVAC and boiler systems.
- Experience troubleshooting steam boilers, hot water boilers, burners, boiler controls, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and associated auxiliary equipment.
- Mechanical shaft alignment using dial indicators, etc., on pumps, fans, and compressors.
- Able to use vibration equipment to troubleshoot drivetrains and rotating mechanical equipment.
- Travel may be required (10% to 20%) to support Branch customer activities, troubleshooting, installation, boiler startups, and repairs.
- You will be required to pass a knowledge examination to assess proficiencies.
- Opportunity to invest in career development. You will enroll in training programs to gain knowledge in HVAC and boiler products, controls, service, and sales quoting.
- You will work with other local market mechanics, Servicemen, Journeymen, and apprentices.
- Attention to detail through interpersonal, digital, and written communication skills. Able to clearly communicate equipment problems, causes, and corrective actions to customers.
- Able to provide quotes to customers and participate in JCI's Service Plus Rewards program.
- Self-starter with a passion and desire to learn and apply on the job.
- Prioritize safety in all forms.
- Universal EPA refrigerant license, applicable state or local licensing, and valid driver's license.
Preferred
- Experience with commercial and industrial boiler systems, including steam and hot water boilers.
- Experience servicing burners, combustion controls, boiler safety devices, steam distribution systems, condensate return systems, and hydronic heating systems.
- Boiler Operator License, Stationary Engineer License, or equivalent boiler certification preferred.
- Experience with boiler commissioning, combustion analysis, and boiler efficiency optimization.
- Experience supporting healthcare, industrial, manufacturing, education, or large commercial facilities with HVAC and boiler equipment.
Pay Range: $43.70 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Boiler Engineer
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to boiler engineering work. A mechanical or chemical engineering degree is the clearest fit. If your degree is in a adjacent field, gather documentation showing coursework in thermodynamics, fluid systems, or combustion engineering.
Check employer LCA filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Boiler Engineer roles by employers with active Labor Condition Application history. This confirms the employer has already navigated DOL wage certification for this occupation, which reduces your timeline risk after an offer.
Target industries with consistent H-1B boiler filings
Power generation, chemical processing, and industrial manufacturing facilities file H-1B petitions for Boiler Engineers far more regularly than commercial HVAC contractors. Prioritize employers in those sectors, where in-house HR teams are already familiar with the petition process.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer call. DOL assigns wage levels I through IV based on experience and complexity. Knowing your tier prevents employers from offering a Level I wage for a senior-level role.
File with premium processing if your start date is fixed
USCIS premium processing guarantees a response within 15 business days for an additional fee. If your employer has a plant commissioning deadline or a union contract start date tied to your hire, ask the employer to elect premium processing when submitting Form I-129.
Document licensed engineer status for state-regulated boiler work
Many states require Boiler Engineers to hold a state operating license or PE licensure for high-pressure systems. Include your licenses in the H-1B support letter. USCIS officers treating licensure as evidence of specialty occupation can strengthen the petition significantly.
H-1B Visa Boiler Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Boiler Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer's job description requires at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a closely related field. Roles focused on high-pressure steam systems, combustion optimization, or industrial process heating typically satisfy USCIS specialty occupation criteria. Generic maintenance or technician roles that accept any engineering degree regardless of field are harder to support and may draw a Request for Evidence.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Boiler Engineers?
Sponsors most active in this occupation tend to be utilities, petrochemical plants, pulp and paper mills, and large industrial manufacturers that operate their own boiler systems rather than contracting out. Browse Boiler Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation, which is a reliable signal of active H-1B sponsorship.
How does DOL prevailing wage apply to Boiler Engineer H-1B petitions?
Before USCIS can adjudicate your H-1B petition, your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying they'll pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific job title, experience level, and work location. You can verify the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search. If the employer's offer falls below the certified wage, the LCA will fail, blocking the entire petition.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Boiler Engineer employer mid-status?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to start working for a new employer once they file a new I-129 petition on your behalf, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've been in valid status. The new employer must file their own LCA and petition, and the specialty occupation determination applies fresh to the new role and job description.
Does state boiler operator or PE licensure affect my H-1B petition?
It can strengthen it. If your Boiler Engineer role requires a state-issued high-pressure boiler operator license or Professional Engineer certification, that licensure requirement is evidence USCIS uses to support specialty occupation status. Include copies of your licenses and any state statutes requiring them in the petition's support documentation, and ask your employer to reference the requirement in the job description letter.