Service Controls Technician

CFO Trane U.S. -CFO • Birmingham, AL

7d • $29 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

In this extremely unique role blending your HVAC and Controls knowledge, you will be responsible for starting and commissioning new systems, diagnosing, and repair of environmental-control systems, utilizing knowledge of electronics, direct digital control, airflow, refrigeration theory, and control and mechanical techniques in diverse commercial settings. You will represent the company by serving as the direct customer contact and are responsible for servicing products and equipment on assigned projects, ensuring customer satisfaction by identifying, diagnosing and repairing equipment and systems at customer’s location. You will coordinate with team leader and customer to precisely understand requirements for all on-site installation and repairs by forecasting issues, gathering materials and synchronizing on-site work. You will keep current on Trane products concerning installation, operation, maintenance, service, and repair of direct digital control systems. You will continually enforce safety to the highest standards and maintain security and accountability of company issued and procured assets by recording use, wear and conditions. You will display team effort and dedication to customer by maintaining flexibility to work overtime and weeks as the business requires, including occasional overnight stays.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Typically at least 3-5 years of experience in Commercial HVAC/Controls
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft office software
• Working proficiency with handheld 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
• 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
• Regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, kneeling and climbing ladders
• Regularly lift and or move up to 10 lbs.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.
• 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
• Previous experience with DDC controls system preferred
• EPA preferred

Responsibilities

• Starting and commissioning new systems
• Diagnosing and repair of environmental-control systems
• Utilizing knowledge of electronics, direct digital control, airflow, refrigeration theory, and control and mechanical techniques in diverse commercial settings
• Representing the company by serving as the direct customer contact
• Servicing products and equipment on assigned projects
• Ensuring customer satisfaction by identifying, diagnosing and repairing equipment and systems at customer’s location
• Coordinating with team leader and customer to precisely understand requirements for all on-site installation and repairs by forecasting issues, gathering materials and synchronizing on-site work
• Keeping current on Trane products concerning installation, operation, maintenance, service, and repair of direct digital control systems
• Continually enforcing safety to the highest standards
• Maintaining security and accountability of company issued and procured assets by recording use, wear and conditions
• Maintaining flexibility to work overtime and weeks as the business requires, including occasional overnight stays

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives
• Fertility coverage
• Adoption/surrogacy assistance
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution
• 15 vacation days
• 9 paid holidays
• 3 floating holidays
• Sick leave
• Paid leave in support of volunteer and parental leave needs
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs
• Tuition assistance
• Student debt support
• Company vehicle
• High speed laptop
• Smartphone
• Specialized tools
• Uniforms
• PPE and safety boot allowance

What This Job Offers

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