HVAC Installation Technician

About the role

As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.

Work location

Field-based: Work is conducted on-site at customer locations. Regular travel requirements with occasional overnight stays. Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as the business requires, including occasional overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, diagnose, repair, and start up HVAC systems, utilizing knowledge of air conditioning theory, pipe fitting, air distribution, controls, and mechanical layouts.
• Plan, analyze, and ensure timely completion of assigned projects and activities.
• Use a variety of hand tools and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications to mount, hang, fit, and install equipment and systems.
• Ensure compliance with internal contracting processes.
• Perform site surveys, replacements, modifications, and start-up as needed or requested by customers.
• Prepare for on-site installation by examining building layout, anticipating difficulties, gathering materials, coordinating on-site work, and coordinating with other trades as necessary.
• Maintain assigned stock of inventory, company equipment, and document all related activities.
• Record parts, material, labor, and other cost data per assignment and return unused resources.
• Provide training and follow-up training at customer site.
• Provide sales leads to appropriate personnel.
• Document work by completing paperwork on each job, including daily time, progress, and duration; and maintain files.
• Turn in all required paperwork and reports in a timely manner.
• Provide technical support to customers on assigned projects.
• Represent the company as the direct customer contact, responsible for servicing products and equipment on assigned projects, ensuring customer satisfaction by identifying, analyzing, diagnosing, and repairing equipment and systems at the customer’s location.
• Keep current on Trane products concerning installation of direct digital control systems.
• Inspect vehicles by checking vehicle condition and literature supplies.
• Maintain vehicles by keeping records of service manuals, scheduling, completed repairs, and maintenance service.
• Maintain tools and equipment by inspecting for signs of wear.
• Continually enforce safety to the highest standards and maintain security and accountability of company issued and procured assets by recording use, wear, and conditions.
• Display team effort and dedication to customer by maintaining flexibility to work overtime and weekends as the business requires.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Typically at least 2–5 years of experience in Commercial HVAC Installation.
• Technical School or formal training preferred.
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office software and working proficiency with handheld computer (e.g., Smartphone, iPad).
• State Contractor Licenses preferred (e.g., HVAC Journeyman, Boiler Operator, Gas Installer, etc.).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations including, but not limited to: DUI, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless/Careless Driving, or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.
• Flexibility to work overtime/weekends as required.

Pay

Hourly base pay range: $18.09 – $44.31. Compensation type: Hourly. Incentive eligible: No. Sales commission eligible: No. Actual compensation depends on factors such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. The range is generally based on the national average. Benefits may vary depending on region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Benefits

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

Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

Safety sensitive role

This role is designated as safety sensitive and may require passing additional drug screening.