Damuth Trane (Voted as one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia for 2024) is seeking an HVAC Service Technician for the Southside of Hampton Roads (Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Northeast NC).

Damuth Trane has provided comfort solutions for commercial, industrial, educational, government, and healthcare facilities since 1970. As the local Trane franchise, Damuth Trane represents a full line of HVAC equipment, service, controls and parts. Damuth Trane has been honored as one of the Best Places to Work since 2011.

Education & Experience

• Required- Associate's Degree or equivalent from a Technical / Trade School with a certificate in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning and two (2) years min related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required- Universal CFC card (exception made for entry level technicians)
• Preferred- Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and electrical schematics
• Preferred- Building Automation System experience
• Preferred- Journeyman's card

Physical Requirements

• Ability to pass drug screening
• Ability to pass formal background check
• Mobility within the office and on job site

Other Requirements

• Ability to prove U.S. Employment eligibility without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
• 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 in the previous 5 years
  • Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless / Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.
• This position may require the incumbent to work at healthcare facilities, K-12 and higher educational facilities, military installations, industrial facilities, and/or commercial office buildings.

A Day in the Life:

With safety being top priority, service technician will be responsible for operating, repairing, and maintaining equipment including: HVAC equipment, building control system, systems involving electric and pneumatic air flow, water flow, gas/electric heating and cooling equipment, boilers, valves, apparatus and lines used in the distribution of heated, chilled or processed water, building automation system, variable frequency drive units, and computerized Maintenance Management System.

• Responsible for servicing products and equipment on assigned projects and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Identifies, analyzes, diagnoses, and repairs systems and products.
• Performs preventative maintenance, site surveys, replacement, and modifications as needed or requested by customers.
• Prepares for on-site installation and repairs by examining building layout, anticipating difficulties, gathering materials and coordinating on-site work, as necessary.
• Maintains equipment by inspecting for signs of wear.
• Represents the company by serving as a direct customer contact.
• Assists in ordering parts to order for repairs and timeliness of need
• Documents work electronically on each job daily, to include progress, duration; and maintaining files and reports submitting in a timely manner.
• Records parts, material, labor, subs and other cost data per assignment and returns unused resources.
• Read and interpret product specifications and have experience in working with building specifications, drawings and designs.
• Flexibility to work overtime/weekends as necessary.

Customer Service

• Provide the Damuth 5-Star Experience. Our commitment is to have our clients feel understood, respected, valued, impressed and championed during every interaction.
• Return all customer inquiries within 24 hours. Answer customer calls and e-mail quickly, thoroughly and, pleasantly. Communicate with customers in a friendly, professional, and patient manner
• Perform all duties with the goal of building and maintaining long-term customer relationships
• Immediately address any customer's concern. Request the involvement of other Company personnel as required. Notify Team Leader of any major concerns and the action taken to resolve it
• Never say or act as though something is not your job

What Differentiates Us

• We have been honored as one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia for fourteen consecutive years.
• We want to do all we can to maintain the health of our community and continue to improve the living conditions.
• We offer continual technical training

• We offer an excellent benefits package with associates' interests in mind (medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, company paid short-term and long-term disability, 401k contribution, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more!)

How to Apply

Go to the following website and apply online: http://www.damuth.com/careers/

If you need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at (757)558-0200.

Damuth Trane is an at-will employer; employed associates and Damuth Trane are free to end the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice or cause.

EOE including Disability/Vets, Drug Free Workplace

EEO Statement The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.