HVAC ES Installation Technician

Trane Italia • Knoxville, TN

2d • $26 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC ES Installation Technician installs, commissions, diagnoses, repairs, and starts up HVAC systems at customer locations. The role uses knowledge of air-conditioning theory, pipe fitting, air distribution, controls, and mechanical layouts, along with hand tools and construction drawings, plans, and specifications. The technician plans and completes assigned projects, prepares for installations, coordinates with customers and other trades, and ensures compliance with internal contracting processes.

The position includes conducting site surveys and equipment replacements or modifications; maintaining inventory, vehicles, tools, and company equipment; documenting labor, materials, time, progress, and other job details; and submitting required paperwork promptly. The technician provides customer training and technical support, identifies and repairs equipment issues, and represents the company as a direct customer contact. The role requires regular travel, occasional overnight stays, and flexibility to work overtime and weekends as business needs require.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Typically at least 2–5 years of experience in commercial HVAC installation.
• 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, multiple smaller infractions, or preventable collisions in the previous three years.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as required.

Nice To Haves

• Technical school education or formal training.
• State contractor licenses, such as HVAC Journeyman, Boiler Operator, or Gas Installer.

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 other trades.
• Maintain assigned inventory, company equipment, and records of related activities.
• Record parts, materials, labor, and other cost data for assignments and return unused resources.
• Provide training and follow-up training at customer sites.
• Provide sales leads to appropriate personnel.
• Document work, including daily time, progress, and duration, and maintain job files.
• Submit required paperwork and reports in a timely manner.
• Provide technical support to customers on assigned projects.
• Serve as the direct customer contact and service products and equipment at customer locations, identifying, analyzing, diagnosing, and repairing equipment and systems to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Stay current on Trane products related to installation of direct digital control systems.
• Inspect vehicles and check their condition and literature supplies.
• Maintain vehicle service records, manuals, repair schedules, and maintenance records.
• Inspect tools and equipment for signs of wear.
• Enforce safety standards and maintain security and accountability for company-issued and procured assets by recording their use, wear, and condition.
• Travel regularly, including occasional overnight stays, and work overtime or 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 or surrogacy assistance.
• Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options for 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