Data Center/Chiller Technician

About the role

Trane Technologies is hiring a Data Center Technician to support mission‑critical data centers and high‑reliability facilities. In this role, you will commission, troubleshoot, repair, and start up advanced HVAC systems that keep essential operations running. You will use your technical expertise in HVAC systems, thermodynamics, mechanical layouts, and pipe fitting to solve complex issues and help ensure maximum uptime. You will collaborate with internal teams and customers on new facility installations and retrofits. As part of a worldwide leader in HVAC and sustainability, you will receive hands on training from the manufacturer, access to the latest technologies, strong technical support, and clear career growth opportunities. This role directly supports performance, service reliability, and customer confidence in critical environments.

What You Will Do

• Coordinates with service leaders/project managers and customers to precisely understand requirements for all on-site installation and repairs by forecasting issues, gathering materials and synchronizing on-site work.
• Represents the company by serving as the direct customer contact and is responsible for Chiller products and equipment on assigned projects, ensuring customer satisfaction by identifying, diagnosing and repairing equipment and systems at customer's location.
• Uses cutting edge software and technology, along with a variety of hand-tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications, to diagnose and repair units.
• Displays team effort and dedication to customers by maintaining flexibility to work overtime and weekends as the business requires, including occasional overnight stays.
• Works closely with Data Center partners in high stress situations to eliminate downtime.
• Provides coaching and training to less experienced technicians as required.
• Support mission critical activities such as high procedural documentation, problem solving in zero-downtime environment and awareness of service level agreements.
• Continually enforces safety to the highest standards and maintains security and accountability of company issued and procured assets by recording use, wear and conditions.
• Required travel overnight to other areas as needed and is based on business needs. May include extensive travel at times.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• 5+ years of experience in HVAC providing expertise in the systems level knowledge.
• Proven experience performing start‑up of air‑cooled and water‑cooled chillers, including system preparation, commissioning procedures, operational verification, and post‑start performance checks and repairs.
• Proficient utilization of software to connect and check chiller operation.
• EPA Certification required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft office software and working proficiency with handheld computer (i.e. Smartphone, iPad).

Qualifications

• Data Center experience preferred, including familiarity with the industry standard L2–L5 project phases.
• BMS experience preferred.
• Technical School or formal training is preferred.

Benefits

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives.
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Pay

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range: $28.76 - $50.33. Compensation Type: Hourly.

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