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SkillBridge Program
Department: General Hiring
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Multiple Location
Build Your Next Career After the Military
Your military experience has given you skills that can translate into a successful career in the skilled trades, building technology, project management, and construction.
Brooks Building Solutions SkillBridge Program provides transitioning service members with foundational training in Building Automation Systems (BAS), commercial HVAC, and building technology while giving you the opportunity to explore where your skills and interests can take you next.
All SkillBridge participants begin with BAS training, where youll learn the fundamentals of how commercial buildings operate and how systems such as HVAC, controls, sensors, and other building technologies work together.
As you progress through the program, youll have the opportunity to explore different career paths based on your experience, strengths, interests, and long-term career goals.
Where Your Training Can Take You
Your SkillBridge experience can provide a foundation for a variety of career opportunities at Brooks, including:
- Building Automation Technician – Install, troubleshoot, service, and maintain building automation and controls systems.
- Building Automation Project Manager – Coordinate projects, schedules, resources, customers, and field teams.
- Building Automation Estimator – Review project requirements and develop estimates, proposals, and budgets for BAS projects.
- Low Voltage Installer – Install and support low-voltage wiring, controls, communications, and building technology systems.
- And More – Additional opportunities may be available across our BAS, HVAC, construction, project management, estimating, and operations teams.
You dont have to know exactly which career path you want when you start. Our goal is to give you the foundational knowledge, hands-on experience, and exposure to different areas of the business so you can identify where your skills are the best fit.
What Youll Learn & Do
As a SkillBridge participant, you will:
- Learn the fundamentals of Building Automation Systems (BAS) and commercial HVAC.
- Develop an understanding of how HVAC equipment, controls, sensors, and building systems work together.
- Gain exposure to BAS installation, programming, troubleshooting, testing, and service.
- Learn to interpret basic drawings, diagrams, system layouts, and technical documentation.
- Develop an understanding of low-voltage systems and building technology.
- Participate in hands-on training and real-world learning opportunities.
- Work alongside experienced professionals and gain exposure to different roles within the industry.
- Apply your existing military skills and experience to a commercial building environment.
- Explore potential career paths based on your strengths, interests, and long-term goals.
- Follow company safety procedures and industry best practices.
- Build the technical and professional skills needed to transition successfully into a civilian career.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, and move around for extended periods, depending on the assignment.
- Ability to occasionally climb ladders, work in elevated areas, and access mechanical rooms or equipment areas.
- Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull tools, equipment, and materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to work in a variety of environments, including indoor and outdoor commercial job sites, mechanical rooms, construction areas, and varying temperatures.
Military & Transferable Skills
You do not need previous HVAC or BAS experience to participate in the SkillBridge program.
Were interested in the skills youve already developed throughout your military career and how those skills can translate to a career at Brooks.
Experience in areas such as the following can provide a strong foundation:
- Electrical or mechanical systems
- Electronics and communications
- Equipment maintenance and operations
- Engineering or technical systems
- Aviation or vehicle maintenance
- Construction or facilities operations
- Information technology or networking
- Logistics and supply chain
- Project coordination
- Quality control and inspections
- Technical documentation
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving
- Team leadership and supervision
- Mission planning and execution
- Safety and compliance
- Working with tools, equipment, and technology
We value the discipline, technical knowledge, leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork youve developed in the military. Our goal is to help you build on those skills—not start over.
Why Work at Brooks Building Solutions?
Brooks Building Solutions is a Metro Jacksonville Top Workplace (three years running!) and a leader in HVAC, building automation, and energy-efficient solutions for commercial buildings. With 150+ employees and a strong culture rooted in growth and collaboration, we offer the career development opportunities and mentorship youd expect from a growing company—plus direct access to leadership.
We believe in rewarding great work with great benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Paid holidays and PTO (including the day after Thanksgiving + a half-day on Christmas Eve)
- Health benefits with HSA contributions
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-wide bonus structure for eligible employees based on business performance
Build Your Next Mission
Your military career taught you how to learn quickly, solve problems, work as a team, adapt to new situations, and accomplish the mission.
Now, put those skills to work in a new industry.
Join Brooks Building Solutions and build the foundation for your next career.
Brooks Building Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on any status protected by law.
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