HVAC Apprentice - New River Valley Roanoke, VA

Trane Italia • Roanoke, VA

1d • $18 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation, Trane Technologies, through its businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, is committed to putting the planet first. Sustainability is integral to their business operations. The company seeks individuals who see impactful possibilities in the world's challenges and wish to contribute to a better future. Trane Technologies offers benefits designed for employees to thrive at work and at home. This role is field-based, requiring work on-site at customer locations. Trane is recognized as the brand standard for HVAC and Building Controls Systems, offering a highly competitive total compensation program, a military-friendly environment, unlimited career development opportunities, and a focus on being the employer of choice in the industry. They provide world-class continuing education, including Manufacturer (OEM) Level Training, and are committed to promoting work-life balance and encouraging community involvement and sustainability initiatives. Employees are provided with a late model, clean, and dependable company vehicle, a high-speed laptop, and a smartphone.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Typically 2 plus years of experience in HVAC.
• 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 in the previous 5 years, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless / Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.
• This position requires working in diverse conditions including but not limited to mechanical equipment rooms with exposure to noisy operating equipment, exposure to extreme weather conditions, precarious places, and risk of electrical shock (high voltage).
• This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, and kneeling.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Technical School or formal training is preferred.
• EPA Certification Preferred (e.g. HVAC Journeyman, Boiler Operator, Gas Installer etc.).

Responsibilities

• Assisting HVAC Field Technicians in the installation and repair of environmental control systems, utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, control systems, pipe fitting, and structural layouts.
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with customers, vendors, and co-workers through effective oral and written communication.
• Performing scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance, inspections, site surveys, and service requests, including replacement and modifications of equipment or systems.
• Assisting and learning end-to-end testing, starting up, commissioning, and servicing on assigned projects.
• Serving as the direct customer contact, identifying, examining, diagnosing, and repairing equipment and systems at customer locations.
• Coordinating with supervising field technicians/project managers and customers to understand requirements for on-site installation and repairs by forecasting issues, gathering materials, and synchronizing on-site work.
• Using cutting-edge software and technology, along with a variety of hand tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications, to diagnose and repair units.
• Continually enforcing safety to the highest standards and maintaining security and accountability of company-issued and procured assets.
• Displaying team effort and dedication to customers by maintaining flexibility to work overtime and weekends as the business requires, including occasional overnight stays.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Holistic wellness programs with 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 includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

What This Job Offers

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