Contracting Controls Technician

Trane Italia•Tucson, AZ

53d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, Trane Technologies is committed to putting the planet first. Sustainability is integral to their business. The Contracting Controls Technician role involves installing building automation systems, utilizing hand tools, and interpreting control drawings, plans, and specifications for temperature control systems, including conduit, enclosures, wiring, and end devices. The technician prepares for on-site installations by examining layouts, anticipating difficulties, gathering materials, and coordinating with other trades. They are responsible for maintaining inventory, company equipment, and documenting all related activities and paperwork in a timely manner. This role serves as a direct customer contact, servicing products and equipment on assigned projects, ensuring customer satisfaction by identifying, analyzing, diagnosing, and repairing systems at customer locations. The technician must stay current on Trane products for direct digital control systems, inspect and maintain company vehicles, and ensure tools and equipment are in good condition. Safety is a continuous priority, along with maintaining security and accountability of company assets. The position requires regular travel with occasional overnight stays and flexibility to work overtime as business demands.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Typically at least 2-5 years of experience in HVAC/Controls.
Operating knowledge of Microsoft office software.
Working proficiency with handheld computer (i.e. Smartphone, iPad).
Knowledge of low voltage electricity, electronics (board level troubleshooting), direct digital controls, and building control techniques.
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.
Must be able to safely and legally operate a vehicle using a seat belt.
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 375 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 +.

Nice To Haves

Technical School or formal training is preferred.
Current or future participation in ABC electrical apprenticeship program is desired.
Previous experience with DDC controls system preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the installation of building automation systems.
Use a variety of hand tools, interpreting control drawings, plans, and specifications to install temperature control systems including conduit, enclosures, wiring and end devices.
Prepares for on-site installation by examining building layout, anticipating difficulties, gathering materials and coordinating on-site work, and coordinating with other trades as necessary.
Maintains assigned stock of inventory, company equipment, and documents all related activities.
Documents work by completing paperwork on each job, including daily time, progress, and duration; and maintaining files.
Turns in all required paperwork and reports in a timely manner.
Represents the company by serving as the direct customer contact and is responsible for servicing products and equipment on assigned projects, ensuring customer satisfaction by identifying, analyzing, diagnosing and repairing equipment and systems at customer’s location.
Keeps current on Trane products concerning installation of direct digital control systems.
Inspects vehicles by checking vehicle condition and literature supplies.
Maintains vehicles by keeping records of service manuals, scheduling, completed repairs and maintenance service.
Maintains tools and equipment by inspecting for signs of wear.
Continually enforces safety to the highest standards and maintains security and accountability of company issued and procured assets by recording use, wear and conditions.
Display team effort and dedication to customers by maintaining flexibility to work overtime and weeks as the business requires, including occasional overnight stays.