HVAC Installation Technician

Trane Italia • Charlotte, NC

4d • $18 - $44 • 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 applies knowledge of air-conditioning theory, pipe fitting, air distribution, controls, and mechanical layouts, and includes interpreting construction drawings and specifications to install equipment. The technician plans and completes assigned projects, conducts site surveys and replacements or modifications, coordinates with customers and other trades, and provides technical support and training at customer sites. This field-based position involves 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 handheld computers such as smartphones or iPads.
• 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 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 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, material, labor, and other cost data for each assignment, and return unused resources.
• Provide training and follow-up training at customer sites.
• Provide sales leads to appropriate personnel.
• Document each job, including daily time, progress, and duration; maintain files; and submit required paperwork and reports on time.
• Provide technical support to customers on assigned projects.
• Serve as the direct customer contact and service assigned products and equipment at customer locations, identifying, analyzing, diagnosing, and repairing equipment and systems to ensure 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 their use, wear, and condition.
• Travel regularly, with occasional overnight stays, and work overtime and weekends as business needs require.

Benefits

• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with incentives, effective from day one.
• Fertility coverage and adoption or 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