HVAC Apprentice Technician - Corning, NY

Are you an entry-level HVAC Technician looking to grow your skills and expertise with a worldwide leader for HVAC and Building Automation?

Trane is seeking a Commercial HVAC Apprentice Technician in the Corning, NY area.

In this role, you will enhance your HVAC skills learning how to troubleshoot, diagnose and service a variety of commercial equipment to support and maintain our customer equipment.

If you have 6 months of HVAC experience, look no further than a career here with Trane!

Why Trane Is The Best Company For HVAC Apprentices

• Valuable Training: featuring Manufacturer (OEM) Level Training; formal internal training programs for those looking to add to their industry knowledge, as well as continued learning for those want to sharpen their HVAC skills
• Career Advancement: opportunities for career development and promotions as well as a tuition reimbursement program
• Perks: Newer model company vehicle, high speed laptop, smartphone, specialized tools, uniforms, PPE and safety boot allowance
• Independent Work Days: At Trane, we trust you to get the job done right. Most days, you’ll be dispatched from your house and can enjoy working independently in the field!

Factory support – Because you are working with Trane, you will enjoy having access to the factory and getting the job done right the first time! Plus, you have access to Tech Hub, a nationwide support platform to connect you with others to get you the support you need

What You’ll Be Doing

As a HVAC Apprentice Technician, you will assist seasoned HVAC Technicians in the installation and repair of environmental control systems, utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, control systems, pipe fitting, and structural layouts.

You will perform scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance, inspections, site surveys, and service requests including replacement, and modifications of equipment or systems as needed or requested by customers.

• Responsible for assisting and learning end to end testing, starting up, commissioning, and servicing on assigned projects.
• Represents the company by learning to serve as the direct customer contact and is responsible for servicing products and equipment on assigned projects, ensuring customer satisfaction by identifying, analyzing, diagnosing and repairing equipment and systems at customer’s location.
• Coordinates with supervising Field Technician and customer to precisely understand requirements for all on-site installation and repairs by extensively examining building layouts, forecasting issues, gathering materials and synchronizing on-site work.
• 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 customer by maintaining flexibility to work overtime and weeks as the business requires, including occasional overnight stays.
  
  

What You Bring To The Table

• A High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. Technical Schooling or Certificate is preferred.
• 6 months- 2 years of experience in HVAC
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft office software and 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 in the last 3 years
• EPA Certification Preferred
  
  

Additional Requirements And Environmental Exposure

• 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
• This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, kneeling and climbing ladders. It 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 350 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
• This role may be exposed to variable weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, heights, risk of electrical shock, noisy operating equipment and other variable environmental conditions based on location
  
  

About our Company: At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

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