Journeyman HVAC Technician

Trane Italia • Lansing, MI

27d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Journeyman HVAC Technician at Trane Technologies, a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation. The company emphasizes its responsibility to prioritize the planet and views sustainability as integral to its business. The technician will serve as the primary service and maintenance contact for Trane Technologies customers in a defined market, engaging with a diverse commercial client base including Healthcare, Process Manufacturing Facilities, Education Institutions, and Office Complexes. Key responsibilities involve commissioning, troubleshooting, repairing, and starting up HVAC systems in commercial environments, leveraging knowledge of air conditioning theory, pipe fitting, and mechanical layouts. The position offers opportunities to collaborate with internal and external partners on projects ranging from new facility setups to existing facility retrofits. Trane Technologies provides direct employment with a leading manufacturer, offering access to technical support, training on the newest technology, and comprehensive career paths with significant growth potential. The company is recognized for its HVAC and Building Controls Systems, offering a highly competitive compensation program, comprehensive benefits, a military-friendly environment, world-class continuing education (including Manufacturer (OEM) Level Training), a strong commitment to work/life balance, and encouragement of community involvement and green initiatives. Employees are provided with a late-model company vehicle, high-speed laptop, and smartphone.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Typically 5 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, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless / Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.
• EPA Certification.
• Must be able to safely and legally operate a vehicle using a seat belt.
• Must be able to wear helmets, safety goggles, fall protection harness and safety boots to safely perform job duties.
• Must be able to twist the trunk of your body 90 degrees in each direction.
• Must be able to squat and touch the floor with both hands.
• Must be able to reach your hands over your head.
• Must be able to stand on concrete surfaces for extended periods, routinely up to 4 hours.
• Requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, kneeling and climbing ladders.
• 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.
• Must be able to safely use a ladder with a 375 lb. total weight limit, while carrying equipment of 50 lbs. or less.
• Must be able to maneuver confined access areas, as small as 30” vertical x 45” horizontal.
• Must be able to comfortably and routinely access rooftops with extension and/or fixed ladders at heights of 15’ to 20’, and occasionally, up to 50 feet +.

Nice To Haves

• Technical School or formal training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with team leader/project manager and customer to precisely understand requirements for all on-site installation and repairs by forecasting issues, gathering materials and synchronizing on-site work.
• Represents the company by serving as the direct customer contact and is responsible for products and equipment on assigned projects, ensuring customer satisfaction by identifying, diagnosing and repairing equipment and systems at customer’s location.
• Uses cutting edge software and technology, along with a variety of hand-tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications, to diagnose and repair units.
• Displays team effort and dedication to customers by maintaining flexibility to work overtime and weekends as the business requires, including occasional overnight stays.
• Continually enforces safety to the highest standards and maintains security and accountability of company issued and procured assets by recording use, wear and conditions.

Benefits

• Highly competitive and comprehensive total compensation program including total cash compensation, benefits, holiday and vacation.
• Dedicated to a military friendly environment (Veterans are highly encouraged to apply).
• Unlimited opportunities for career development and promotions.
• Determined focus to be the employer of choice in our industry (we want to be the company where everyone wants to work).
• World Class continuing education, featuring Manufacturer (OEM) Level Training.
• Company-wide commitment to promoting a strong work/life balance.
• Organizational encouragement of community involvement and sustainability (green initiatives).
• Late model, clean, and dependable company vehicle, high speed laptop, and smart phone.
• Benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs.
• Inclusive culture.
• Benefits to support you and your family.
• Limitless opportunities to grow.
• Flexibility to help you balance life’s demands.

What This Job Offers

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