ES Install Tech

Trane Italia • Birmingham, AL

2d • $29 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

The ES Install Tech installs, commissions, diagnoses, repairs, and starts up HVAC systems at customer locations. The role applies knowledge of air-conditioning theory, pipe fitting, air distribution, controls, and mechanical layouts, and includes project planning, site surveys, replacements, modifications, and customer technical support. This is a field-based position involving work at customer sites, regular travel, and occasional overnight stays.

The technician prepares for installations by reviewing building layouts, anticipating challenges, gathering materials, and coordinating work with customers and other trades. The role also includes maintaining inventory, vehicles, tools, equipment, and records; documenting labor, materials, time, progress, and project costs; and submitting required paperwork promptly. The technician serves as a direct customer contact, supports customer satisfaction, provides training at customer sites, and shares sales leads with appropriate personnel. Safety, security, and accountability for company assets are ongoing responsibilities.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and typically 2–5 years of commercial HVAC installation experience. Technical school or formal training and applicable state contractor licenses are preferred. Compensation is hourly, with a stated base pay range of $28.64–$54.26. The role is safety-sensitive and may require additional drug screening.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Typically 2–5 years of commercial HVAC installation experience.
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• 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 DUI, hit and run, license suspension, reckless or careless driving, or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Ability to travel regularly and stay overnight occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• Technical school or formal training.
• State contractor licenses, such as HVAC journeyman, boiler operator, or gas installer licenses.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, diagnose, repair, and start up HVAC systems.
• Plan, analyze, and complete assigned projects and activities in a timely manner.
• Use hand tools and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications to mount, hang, fit, and install equipment and systems.
• Ensure compliance with internal contracting processes.
• Perform site surveys, replacements, modifications, and start-ups as needed or requested by customers.
• Prepare for on-site installations by examining building layouts, anticipating difficulties, gathering materials, and coordinating work with customers and other trades.
• Maintain assigned inventory and company equipment, and document related activities.
• Record parts, materials, labor, and other costs for each assignment, and return unused resources.
• Provide training and follow-up training at customer sites.
• Provide sales leads to appropriate personnel.
• Complete job paperwork, including daily time, progress, and duration, maintain files, and submit required paperwork and reports promptly.
• Provide technical support to customers on assigned projects.
• Serve as a direct customer contact and service products and equipment at customer locations, identifying, analyzing, diagnosing, and repairing equipment and systems to support customer satisfaction.
• Keep current on Trane products related to installation of direct digital control systems.
• Inspect vehicles, including their condition and literature supplies, and maintain vehicle service records and schedules.
• Inspect tools and equipment for signs of wear.
• Enforce safety standards and maintain security and accountability of company-issued and procured assets by recording use, wear, and condition.
• Travel regularly, including occasional overnight stays, and work overtime and weekends as business needs require.

Benefits

• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with incentives, effective on day one for the employee and family.
• 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