Controls Technician

Trane Italia • Cincinnati, OH

54d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Controls Technician role at Trane Technologies is integral to the company's mission of creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions. As a world leader in this field, Trane Technologies emphasizes putting the planet first, with sustainability being central to its business operations. This position involves a blend of technical expertise and customer interaction. The technician is responsible for commissioning, programming, setting up graphics, communications links, end-to-end testing, troubleshooting, and servicing assigned projects. Key duties also include documenting point-to-point verification, validating sequences of operations, and fulfilling job close-out requirements. Serving as the direct customer contact, the technician ensures customer satisfaction by diagnosing and repairing equipment and systems at customer locations. This requires coordinating with team leaders and customers to understand project requirements, anticipate issues, gather necessary materials, and synchronize on-site work. The role demands continuous learning about Trane products, strict adherence to safety standards, and diligent maintenance of company assets. Flexibility to work overtime and occasional overnight stays is also a requirement.

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
• Working proficiency with hand held 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.

Benefits

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family
• Health insurance
• Holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution
• Paid Time off with up to 9 paid holidays
• 15 vacation days
• Paid leave in support of volunteer and parental leave needs
• A regular schedule (with overtime opportunities)
• Most workdays you’ll be dispatched from your house
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs to keep you on top of technical innovations including Manufacturer (OEM) Level Training
• Tuition assistance
• Student debt support
• Knowledge support from the factory is a nationwide communications hub so that you have what you need to get the job done right the first time
• Premium equipment such as a late model, clean, and dependable company vehicle
• High speed laptop
• Smartphone
• Specialized tools
• Uniforms
• PPE
• Safety boot allowance
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs

What This Job Offers

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