Controls Technician - Jackson MS

Trane Italia•Ridgeland, MS

28d•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. Through its businesses, Trane® and Thermo King, the company focuses on sustainability as a core part of its operations. The Controls Technician role is integral to this mission, involving the commissioning, programming, setup, testing, troubleshooting, and servicing of direct digital control systems on assigned projects. This position requires direct customer interaction, ensuring satisfaction by identifying, diagnosing, and repairing equipment. The technician will coordinate with team leaders and customers, stay current on Trane products, enforce safety standards, and maintain company assets. The role demands flexibility, including potential overtime, weekend work, and occasional overnight stays.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or equivalent required
typically at least 3-5 years of experience in HVAC/Controls.
Operating knowledge of Microsoft office software and working proficiency with handheld computer (i.e. Smartphone, iPad).
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.
Previous experience with DDC controls system preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for commissioning, programming, setting up graphics, communications link, end to end testing, troubleshooting and servicing on assigned projects.
Responsible for documenting point to point verification, sequence of operations validation and job close out requirements.
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, diagnosing and repairing equipment and systems at customer’s location.
Coordinates with team leader and customer to precisely understand requirements for all on-site installation and repairs by forecasting issues, gathering materials and synchronizing on-site work.
Keeps current on Trane products concerning installation, operation, maintenance, service, and repair of direct digital control systems.
Continually enforces safety to the highest standards and maintains security and accountability of company issued and procured assets by recording use, wear and conditions.
Displays team effort and dedication to customers by maintaining flexibility to work overtime and weeks as the business requires, including occasional overnight stays.