HVAC Installation Technician

Trane Technologies • Charlotte, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC Installation Technician is responsible for installing, commissioning, diagnosing, repairing, and starting up HVAC systems at customer locations. The role uses knowledge of air-conditioning theory, pipe fitting, air distribution, controls, and mechanical layouts to complete assigned projects. Work is field-based, with regular travel and occasional overnight stays. The technician serves as a direct customer contact, provides technical support, and works to ensure customer satisfaction. Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as business needs require is expected.

The position includes preparing for installations by reviewing building layouts, anticipating challenges, gathering materials, and coordinating work with customers and other trades. The technician uses hand tools and interprets construction drawings, plans, and specifications to install equipment and systems. The role also involves maintaining inventory, vehicles, tools, equipment, and records; completing job paperwork and cost documentation; providing customer-site training; and maintaining knowledge of Trane products, including direct digital control systems. Safety, security, and accountability for company assets are key responsibilities.

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, or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous three years.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as required.

Nice To Haves

• Technical school 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.
• Follow internal contracting processes.
• Perform site surveys, replacements, modifications, and start-up work as requested or needed.
• Prepare for on-site installations by examining building layouts, anticipating difficulties, gathering materials, and coordinating work with customers and other trades.
• Maintain assigned inventory, company equipment, and related activity records.
• Record parts, materials, labor, and other costs for assignments, and return unused resources.
• Provide training and follow-up training at customer sites.
• Provide sales leads to appropriate personnel.
• Complete and maintain job paperwork and files, including daily time, progress, duration, and required reports.
• Provide technical support to customers on assigned projects.
• Serve as the direct customer contact and service equipment and systems at customer locations, identifying, analyzing, diagnosing, and repairing issues to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Keep current on Trane products concerning installation of direct digital control systems.
• Inspect company vehicles and maintain vehicle service, repair, and maintenance records.
• Inspect tools and equipment for signs of wear.
• Enforce safety standards and maintain security and accountability of company-issued and procured assets.
• 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/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