Controls Technician

Trane Technologies • Carrollton, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Technician installs building automation systems and temperature control systems at customer locations. The work includes interpreting control drawings, plans, and specifications and installing conduit, enclosures, wiring, and end devices. The technician prepares for on-site installations by reviewing building layouts, anticipating challenges, gathering materials, and coordinating work with other trades.

The role also involves servicing products and equipment on assigned projects, identifying and diagnosing issues, and repairing equipment and systems at customer sites to support customer satisfaction. The technician maintains assigned inventory, company equipment, tools, and vehicles; documents job progress, time, and work performed; and submits required paperwork and reports promptly. The position requires regular travel, occasional overnight stays, and flexibility to work overtime and weeks as business needs require. Work is field-based at customer locations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Typically, at least 2–5 years of experience in HVAC controls systems.
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office software and working proficiency with a handheld computer such as a smartphone or iPad.
• Valid driver’s license held for at least 12 months.
• No major or frequent traffic violations, including specified offenses, or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous three years.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weeks as business requires, including occasional overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

• Technical school or formal training.
• Knowledge of electronics, including board-level troubleshooting, direct digital controls, and building control techniques.
• 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 installations by examining building layouts, anticipating difficulties, gathering materials, and coordinating on-site work with other trades.
• Maintain assigned inventory, company equipment, tools, and vehicles, including documenting use, wear, service, and maintenance.
• Complete job paperwork, including daily time, progress, and duration, maintain files, and submit required reports promptly.
• Serve as a direct customer contact and service products and equipment on assigned projects.
• Identify, analyze, diagnose, and repair equipment and systems at customer locations.
• Keep current on Trane products related to installation of direct digital control systems.
• Inspect vehicles and maintain vehicle service records, manuals, and maintenance schedules.
• Enforce safety standards and maintain security and accountability of company-issued and procured assets.
• Travel regularly, including occasional overnight stays, and work overtime and weeks as business requires.

Benefits

• Health insurance available from day one.
• Holistic wellness programs with incentives.
• Fertility coverage and adoption/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