Controls Technician Apprentice

Trane Italia • Portland, OR

28d • Hybrid

About The Position

Trane Technologies, a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions, is seeking a Controls Technician Apprentice. This role is part of a unique, highly sought-after Trane Commercial HVAC Technician Apprenticeship Program (TAP), which is a robust, four-year program Nationally Registered through the US Department of Labor. The program includes paid instruction time and on-the-job training, pairing participants with dedicated mentors to learn about the HVAC industry. As participants advance, they will receive regular pay increases, and upon successful completion, they will be awarded a nationally recognized industry credential and promoted to an HVAC Service Technician. The apprentice will be responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction by servicing products, equipment, and systems at customer locations, including identifying, examining, diagnosing, and planning for equipment repair. They will collaborate with supervising field technicians, project managers, and customers to understand requirements for on-site installations, forecast issues, gather materials, and synchronize work. The role involves using cutting-edge software, technology, hand-tools, blueprints, and engineering specifications for diagnostics and repairs, while continually enforcing high safety standards and maintaining security and accountability of company assets. The work involves engaging with customers and collaborating with colleagues in the office when not on customer sites.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age when you start on day 1
• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations in the last 3 years
• A strong desire to learn a trade and directly impact the world around you
• 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
• 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 certificates and/or formal HVAC training/experience (will be considered when determining proficiency level for the program and starting compensation)

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer satisfaction by servicing products, equipment, and systems at customer’s locations to include: identifying, examining, diagnosing, and planning for equipment repair
• Work with supervising field technician, project manager and customers to precisely understand requirements for all on-site installations such as: forecasting issues, gathering materials and synchronizing on-site work
• Use cutting edge software and technology, a variety of hand-tools, and blueprints / engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units
• Continually enforce safety to the highest standards and maintains security and accountability of company issued and procured assets

Benefits

• Benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home
• Paid instruction time
• On-the-job training
• Regular pay increases
• Nationally recognized industry credential upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits and programs
• Inclusive culture
• Benefits to support you and your family
• Limitless opportunities to grow
• Flexibility to help you balance life’s demands

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED