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. Are you a skilled HVAC Service Technician that wants a rewarding career from a worldwide HVAC leader? Trane is seeking a Commercial HVAC Service Technician in the Towson, MD area. In this role, you will leverage your HVAC skills to troubleshoot, diagnose and service a variety of commercial and industrial HVAC equipment. If you have 5+ years of experience working with commercial HVAC equipment, Trane wants to hear from you! What's in it for you: Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world. Where is the work: This position has been designated as onsite. You will be dispatched from your house to different locations in and around the Towson, MD area to perform your work. What you will do: As a Commercial Service Technician, you will be dispatched from your house to different locations in and around the Towson, MD area to perform scheduled (and unscheduled) preventative maintenance, inspections, site surveys, and service requests for a variety of commercial and industrial equipment. You’ll enjoy a variety in your daily duties which could include: • Start-up and commissioning of our Trane controls and HVAC equipment • Troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing commercial HVAC equipment such as split systems, package units, and chillers and/or ancillary supporting components such as pumps, cooling towers, etc. • Troubleshooting and repairing building control systems; optimizing controls and equipment for better usage by owner • Performing replacements and modifications of HVAC equipment or systems as needed or requested What you will bring: • A High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience • 5+ years of experience servicing, troubleshooting and maintaining commercial HVAC equipment • Operating knowledge of Microsoft office and comfortable with hand-held devices (i.e. Smartphone, iPad) • A valid driver’s license, with no major or frequent traffic violations • EPA Certification and MD Journeyman license required • Ability to work on-call rotation and/or overtime to support the business, including occasional overnight stays 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 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+ • 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 This role has been designated by the Company as Safety Sensitive. Compensation: Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, union CBA, geographic location where the work is performed. Equal Employment Opportunity: We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. 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.
See More Details >>Job Summary Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community. The Temperature Controls Technician I monitors the HVAC performance of campus buildings, systems, and equipment, including the Central Utility Plant (CUP), using the campus computer-based Building Automation Systems (BAS) and campus metering systems. This role will monitor automated temperature control alarms daily while conducting routine preventive maintenance tasks on HVAC related equipment. The position assists the energy department in the implementation and monitoring of the campus energy management strategic plan and conducts on-going continuous commissioning of building controls/HVAC systems including hot water and chiller plants. Provides input to the recommissioning, and retro-commissioning, efforts of new and existing buildings while advancing the campus's Green Energy initiatives. Responsibilities and Duties • Diagnose, maintain, and perform service and repairs to building automation systems. Tests various functions of a building automation system using a laptop workstation and front end type computer. • Studies and interprets system blueprints, specifications, and performance data to determine configuration and purpose of system components, such as electronic and pneumatic controls, motors, pumps, fans, switches, ducts, or pipes. Inspects system to verify compliance with plans and specifications and to detect malfunctions in component parts. Adjusts controls to recommended settings. • Tests performance of air and hydronic systems using specialized tools and test equipment such as pitot tube, manometer, anemometer, velometer, tachometer, psychrometer, and thermometer, to isolate problems and determine adjustments. • Dismantles malfunctioning systems and tests components using electrical, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic testing equipment. Replaces, repairs, and/or adjusts defective components. Reassembles systems according to specifications. • Connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating-ventilation fans to control panels and connects control panels to power source. Cuts and threads pipe; cuts and bends tubing to correct length and shape. Joins tubing and pipe to various functional components; solders joints; tests joints and connections for leaks. • Observes pressure and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to ensure efficient operation. Opens and closes dampers in system duct work or adjusts flow valves in piping to balance system. May fabricate and install sheet metal work, insulate shell, and cabinets of systems; performs welding, brazing, sil-fos, and soldering. • May install wiring to connect components to electrical power sources. Prepares logs and reports reflecting daily operations and project status. • Provides guidance and training to other maintenance personnel. May have lead responsibility for special projects. Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the temperature controls trade. Cleans work area upon completion of project. May perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Skills • High School Diploma or GED. • Four years progressively responsible experience in the temperature controls trade. General knowledge of the principles of temperature control systems; of the practices and techniques used in the installation, repair and maintenance of temperature control systems. Working knowledge of OSHA regulations related to the trade, of basic mathematics. Skill in the use and maintenance of the tools and equipment of the trade; in executing basic commands on a computer; in welding, brazing, soldering; skill in repairing and servicing temperature controls systems. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, drawings and specifications. Ability to read and understand manufacturer’s manual and recommendation regarding scheduled and preventive maintenance, servicing and system operation. Preferred: Experience in a higher education setting; familiarity with Automated Logic; general knowledge of HVAC systems, i.e. heating systems, cooling systems, boilers, chillers, pumping equipment, air handling units, and terminal devices such as variable air volume units, fan coil units, unit heaters, etc. Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience. Salary and Benefits $53,081 annually and full University benefits that includes annual leave, up to 15 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days. For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application. The safety of our sfore, the University System of Maryland (USM) has strongly encouraged full COVID vaccination and up-to-date booster shots (when eligible) for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM as both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety. Organization: Operations Primary Location: Main Campus Job Posting: May 29, 2025
See More Details >>JOB Pay Schedule II, Grade H23, Regular Schedule: 40 hours per weekA vacancy exists in the Office of Budget and Finance, Division of Property Management. This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. You can attach transcript(s), license(s) or certifications to your application.Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education beyond high school will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Under general supervision, performs journeyman level installation, repair, service, and maintenance to heating, air conditioning, refrigerating, and ventilating equipment and leads or instructs lesser skilled workers.Performs journeyman level installation, maintenance, service, and repair to heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigerating equipment, including window and package units, freezers, water coolers, remote controls, pumps, compressors, condensers, and related parts and assemblies. Lays out projects, evaluates and tests equipment and component operation, and determines method of repair. Replaces and disposes of refrigerant chemicals.Leads or instructs lesser skilled workers and monitors activities of contractors. Inspects work both in progress and upon completion to assure quality and conformance to standards.Maintains cost and operational records as required and prepares lists of parts and supplies to be requisitioned for assigned jobs.Drives an automobile or light truck to transport workers and equipment to and from job sites.Examples of Other DutiesAssists other technicians such as plumbers and electricians with large projects. Performs other related duties as required.(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.) SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System, with very limited exceptions. Employees in this classification are designated as Emergency/Essential and may be required to work overtime with little or no advanced notice. Persons in this classification are subject to call to duty in emergencies and subject to standby duty for after-hours emergencies on a rotating basis.Physical and Environmental ConditionsThe work of this classification entails performance of heavy physical labor including bending, stooping, climbing ladders, lifting and carrying very heavy objects, and the operation of motor vehicles, and hand and power tools. Some work requires exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as adverse weather and electricity.Medical Examination and Employment Background InvestigationApplicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the HVAC trade in Towson, MD typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 42,639 HVAC professionals nationwide, with a steady job growth projected at 6% from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Towson earn an average of $1,280 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding an annual salary of $57,300. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring HVAC technicians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
