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Are you dreaming about a career that offers excellent pay, great benefits, job security and variety in your daily work? Look no further than a career with Trane Technologies, a worldwide leader in HVAC and Building Automation.
Trane Technologies is currently seeking a Commercial HVAC Apprentice .
As a HVAC Technician Apprentice, you will be primarily responsible for assisting seasoned Service Technicians in the installation and repair of environmental control systems, utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, control systems, pipe fitting, and structural layouts. Trane Technologies affords you the opportunity to work directly for a leading manufacturer, giving you access to technical support, training on the newest technology and comprehensive career paths with opportunity for growth.
Work arrangement: Remote within geography. You will be dispatched from your house to different locations in and around the Tampa, FL area to perform your work.
Why Trane is the best company for Apprentices:
Competitive Pay: Highly competitive and comprehensive total compensation program. Overtime opportunities are available.
Full Benefits : Medical, dental, vision, 401k with up to 6% matching, core company contribution of 2%, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, 15 days of vacation time, and more!
Career Advancement: opportunities for career development and promotions as well as a tuition coverage for industry certifications and education.
Mentors - You'll shadow or be paired with committed mentors who will provide you with the support you need to learn and grow your HVAC knowledge and abilities.
Perks: Newer company vehicle, gas card, high speed laptop, smartphone, tools provided, uniforms, PPE and safety boot allowance.
What you'll be doing:
Ensure customer satisfaction by servicing products, equipment, and systems at customer's locations to include: identifying, examining, diagnosing, and planning for equipment repair.
Work with supervising field technician, project manager and customers to precisely understand requirements for all on-site installations such as: forecasting issues, gathering materials and synchronizing on-site work.
Use cutting edge software and technology, a variety of hand-tools, and blueprints / engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
Continually enforce safety to the highest standards and maintains security and accountability of company issued and procured assets.
You will have the opportunity for consideration for our unique, highly sought after Trane Commercial HVAC Technician Apprenticeship Program (TAP). This is a robust, four-year apprenticeship program (https://careers.tranetechnologies.com/global/en/commercial-hvac-technician-apprenticeship-program) Nationally Registered through the US department of Labor for aspiring technicians in the United States that includes paid instruction time and on-the-job training.
When a part of the program, program participants are paired with dedicated mentors who help participants learn everything they need to know about the HVAC industry. As participants advance through the program, they will receive regular pay increases, and upon successful completion, they'll be awarded with a nationally recognized industry credential and be promoted to a HVAC Service Technician.
What you bring to the table:
No Industry Experience Required.
Technical school certificates and/or formal HVAC training/experience is not required but will be considered when determining proficiency level for the program and starting compensation.
Must be at least 18 years of age when you start on day 1.
A High School Diploma or equivalent.
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.
A strong desire to learn a trade and directly impact the world around you.
Compensation: $18.75 - 35.34 an hour
Disclaimer: This "range" could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed, education, experience, travel requirements for the job, or because of a system the employer uses to measure earnings by quantity or quality of production (so, for example, positions that may not have traditional salary ranges).
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Trane Technologies will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years or older. Trane Technologies will provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship.