CPT Controls Technician Jobs
Controls Technician roles involve hands-on work with PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial instrumentation, exactly the kind of applied engineering work DSOs authorize for CPT when it directly integrates with your degree program. Your CPT authorization must name this role specifically, so confirm the job description aligns with your coursework before your DSO signs off.
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Get Access To All JobsBe a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, 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.
Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
Where is the work:
Prioritize engaging with customers. When not directly interacting with customers; collaborate with colleagues in your office.
What You'll Be Doing:
This role will be assisting HVAC Technicians who are the primary service and maintenance contact for Trane customers in a defined market with a diverse commercial base including Healthcare, Process Manufacturing Facilities, Education Institutions, and Office Complexes. You will assist in the commissioning, troubleshooting, repairing, and starting up HVAC systems in a commercial environment.
In order to perform your task, you will utilize your knowledge of air conditioning theory, pipe fitting, and mechanical layouts. In this position, you will establish & maintain a positive relationship with customers, vendors and co-workers through effective oral and written communication skills via phone, computer, and face to face. You will perform scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance and service under the direction of the HVAC Technician.
Responsibilities:
- Uses cutting edge software and technology, along with a variety of hand-tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications, to diagnose and repair units.
- Continually enforces safety to the highest standards and maintains security and accountability of company issued and procured assets by recording use, wear and conditions.
- Displays team effort and dedication to customer by maintaining flexibility to work overtime and weeks as the business requires, including occasional overnight stays.
Qualifications
A High School Diploma or equivalent
0-2 years of experience in HVAC and/or equivalent combination of education (Technical School) and experience is required
Operating knowledge of Microsoft office software and working proficiency with hand held computer (i.e. Smartphone, iPad).
A valid driver’s license, with no major or frequent traffic violations
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
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$19.63 - $24.50
Compensation Type:
Hourly
Incentive Eligible:
No
Sales Commission Eligible:
No
Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
Safety Sensitive Role:
No
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
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.
Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, 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.
Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
Where is the work:
Prioritize engaging with customers. When not directly interacting with customers; collaborate with colleagues in your office.
What You'll Be Doing:
This role will be assisting HVAC Technicians who are the primary service and maintenance contact for Trane customers in a defined market with a diverse commercial base including Healthcare, Process Manufacturing Facilities, Education Institutions, and Office Complexes. You will assist in the commissioning, troubleshooting, repairing, and starting up HVAC systems in a commercial environment.
In order to perform your task, you will utilize your knowledge of air conditioning theory, pipe fitting, and mechanical layouts. In this position, you will establish & maintain a positive relationship with customers, vendors and co-workers through effective oral and written communication skills via phone, computer, and face to face. You will perform scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance and service under the direction of the HVAC Technician.
Responsibilities:
- Uses cutting edge software and technology, along with a variety of hand-tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications, to diagnose and repair units.
- Continually enforces safety to the highest standards and maintains security and accountability of company issued and procured assets by recording use, wear and conditions.
- Displays team effort and dedication to customer by maintaining flexibility to work overtime and weeks as the business requires, including occasional overnight stays.
Qualifications
A High School Diploma or equivalent
0-2 years of experience in HVAC and/or equivalent combination of education (Technical School) and experience is required
Operating knowledge of Microsoft office software and working proficiency with hand held computer (i.e. Smartphone, iPad).
A valid driver’s license, with no major or frequent traffic violations
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
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$19.63 - $24.50
Compensation Type:
Hourly
Incentive Eligible:
No
Sales Commission Eligible:
No
Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
Safety Sensitive Role:
No
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsControls Technician CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Controls Technician role qualify for CPT?
Yes, if your school's DSO confirms the position is an integral part of your curriculum. Controls Technician work involving PLCs, instrumentation, or process automation typically maps directly to electrical engineering, industrial technology, or mechatronics programs. Your offer letter must describe duties that your DSO can connect to specific coursework or program requirements before authorization is granted.
Can I do CPT for a Controls Technician role at a manufacturing plant or utility company?
Yes. Industrial manufacturers, utilities, and process facilities are common CPT employers for this role. Confirm the employer is willing to provide a signed offer letter describing your duties, start date, and hours per week. Many facilities in these sectors are also E-Verify enrolled, which can smooth onboarding paperwork and strengthen your profile for future visa sponsorship.
How do I find Controls Technician employers open to CPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Controls Technician openings filtered by employers with work authorization experience, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with CPT paperwork. Focus on mid-size industrial or energy companies where hiring managers have more flexibility and direct involvement in onboarding decisions than large enterprises with rigid HR pipelines.
Does full-time CPT as a Controls Technician affect my OPT eligibility?
It does if you accumulate 12 or more months of full-time CPT. Full-time means 20 or more hours per week during the academic term. If your Controls Technician CPT runs across two or more full-time semesters and crosses that threshold, you lose OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, regardless of total duration, doesn't affect OPT.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my Controls Technician employer changes my job duties?
Your CPT is authorized for a specific employer, position, and set of duties. If the employer reassigns you to unrelated tasks, your CPT authorization may no longer cover that work. Notify your DSO immediately if your role changes significantly. A new CPT authorization tied to the updated duties may be required before you can legally continue working.