HVAC Technician SkillBridge Intern
At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.
Why Trane Is The Best Company for HVAC Technician Interns:
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Trane is recognized worldwide as the brand standard for HVAC and Building Controls Systems
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Dedicated to a military friendly environment (Veterans are highly encouraged to apply)
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Determined focus to be the employer of choice in our industry (we want to be the company where everyone wants to work)
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World Class continuing education, featuring Manufacturer (OEM) Level Training
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Company-wide commitment to promoting a strong work/life balance
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Organizational encouragement of community involvement and sustainability (green initiatives)
Job Description:
This role you will be assisting HVAC Technicians who are the primary service and maintenance contact for Trane customers in a defined market with a diverse commercial base including Healthcare, Process Manufacturing Facilities, Education Institutions, and Office Complexes. You will assist in the commissioning, troubleshooting, repairing, and starting up HVAC systems in a commercial environment. In order to perform your task you will utilize your knowledge of air conditioning theory, pipe fitting, and mechanical layouts. In this position you will establish & maintain a positive relationship with customers, vendors and co-workers through effective oral and written communication skills via phone, computer, and face to face. You will perform scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance and service under the direction of the HVAC Technician.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:
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Uses cutting edge software and technology, along with a variety of hand-tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications, to diagnose and repair units.
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Continually enforces safety to the highest standards and maintains security and accountability of company issued and procured assets by recording use, wear and conditions.
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Displays team effort and dedication to customer by maintaining flexibility to work overtime and weeks as the business requires, including occasional overnight stays.
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Other functions may be assigned.
Qualifications:
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A High School Diploma or equivalent and 0-2 years of experience in HVAC; or equivalent combination of education (Technical School) and experience is required.
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Operating knowledge of Microsoft office software and working proficiency with hand held computer (i.e. Smartphone and iPad).
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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:
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DUI in the previous 5 years
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Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless / Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.
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EPA Certification Preferred (e.g. HVAC Journeyman, Boiler Operator, Gas Installer etc.).
Additional Requirements and Environmental Exposure:
- Must be able to safely and legally operate a vehicle using a seatbelt.
- Must be able to wear helmets, safety goggles, fall protection harness and safety boots to safely perform job duties.
- Must be able to twist the trunk of your body 90 degrees in each direction.
- Must be able to squat and touch the floor with both hands.
- Must be able to reach your hands over your head.
- Must be able to stand on concrete surfaces for extended periods, routinely up to 4 hours.
- This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, kneeling and climbing ladders. It requires employees to regularly lift and or move up to 10 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move more than 40 lbs.
- Must be able to safely use a ladder with a 350 lb. total weight limit, while carrying equipment of 50 lbs. or less.
- Must be able to maneuver confined access areas, as small as 30” vertical x 45” horizontal.
- Must be able to comfortably and routinely access rooftops with extension and/or fixed ladders at heights of 15’ to 20’, and occasionally, up to 50+ feet.
- This role may be exposed to variable weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, heights, risk of electrical shock, noisy operating equipment and other variable environmental conditions based on location.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.