Controls Technician

Trane Technologies • Wichita, KS

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Technician installs building automation systems and temperature control systems at customer locations. This field-based role uses hand tools and control drawings, plans, and specifications to install conduit, enclosures, wiring, and end devices. The technician prepares for on-site work by reviewing building layouts, anticipating difficulties, gathering materials, and coordinating work with other trades.

The role also involves servicing equipment and systems at customer locations, identifying and diagnosing issues, and making repairs while maintaining customer satisfaction. The technician documents job progress, time, and duration; maintains inventory, tools, equipment, and company vehicles; and follows safety and asset-accountability requirements. Regular travel is required, with occasional overnight stays. Flexibility to work overtime and additional weeks as business needs require is expected.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Typically 2–5 years of experience in HVAC or controls.
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office software and working proficiency with a handheld computer such as a smartphone or iPad.
• Knowledge of low-voltage electricity, electronics including board-level troubleshooting, direct digital controls, and building control techniques.
• Valid driver's license held for at least 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations or preventable collisions as specified in the posting during the previous 3 years.

Nice To Haves

• Technical school education or formal training.
• Current or future participation in an ABC electrical apprenticeship program.
• Previous experience with DDC control systems.

Responsibilities

• Install building automation and temperature control systems, including conduit, enclosures, wiring, and end devices.
• Interpret control drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Prepare for on-site installations by examining building layouts, anticipating difficulties, gathering materials, and coordinating work with other trades.
• Maintain assigned inventory and company equipment, and document related activities.
• Complete job paperwork documenting daily time, progress, and duration, maintain files, and submit required paperwork and reports promptly.
• Serve as the direct customer contact and service products and equipment on assigned projects.
• Identify, analyze, diagnose, and repair equipment and systems at customer locations to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Keep current on Trane products related to direct digital control system installation.
• Inspect vehicles and maintain vehicle service records, manuals, repair schedules, and maintenance.
• Inspect tools and equipment for signs of wear.
• Enforce safety standards and maintain security and accountability of company-issued and procured assets by recording their use, wear, and condition.
• Travel regularly, including occasional overnight stays, and work overtime or additional weeks as business needs require.

Benefits

• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with incentives, beginning on day one for the employee and family.
• Fertility coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance.
• Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options supporting volunteer and parental leave.
• 401(k) match.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs.
• Tuition assistance and student debt support.

What This Job Offers

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