Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

At Trane Technologies TM 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.

Trane has a well-established and rewarding opportunity to join our organization as a Trainer in our world renown Graduate Training Program . Our focus at Trane is providing our customers with sustainable solutions to their HVAC challenges. To help with that focus, the Trane Graduate Training Program (GTP) was established in 1926. We are looking for a dynamic instructor to join the GTP team in our new facility in La Crosse, WI. In GTP we train new talent how to design, market, and sell equipment, controls, and services. We provide a learning environment that focuses on helping our students grow to their fullest potential both technically and professionally.

This is an onsite role in our La Crosse, WI location

Thrive at work and at home:

· Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE !

· Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.

· 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.

· Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.

· Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support .

· Learn more about our benefits here (https://careers.tranetechnologies.com/global/en/benefits) !

Responsibilities of the GTP Instructor Role:

• Help the GTP team deliver two (2), Twenty (20) week long GTP classes per year. Classes are typically 30-60 students, most of whom are recent college graduates with engineering degrees. Our classes are designed to prepare our students for careers in the sale and marketing of HVAC systems.

• Mentor students on a one-on-one basis to help them learn more and grow professionally.

• Teach technical classes in HVAC topics including (but not limited to): HVAC systems and components, building loads, refrigeration, fans, duct design, piping design, business acumen, electricity, psychrometrics, acoustics, energy efficiency, controls, unitary equipment, chilled water equipment, airside equipment, and system applications including sustainability impacts.

• Teach professional skills in topics including (but not limited to): communication, goal setting, ethics, time management, team building, leadership, reviewing and assessment, public speaking, and understanding the impact of personality.

• Support the teaching of sales by participating in role plays and similar sales activities.

• Develop unique teaching methods to engage early talent students.

• Proactively seek ways to incorporate the use of technology in the classroom and the transformation of L&D to video and virtual training that can be used outside of GTP.

• Support broader, corporate-wide L&D initiatives.

• Assess the performance of students and give feedback through grades and coaching.

• Coordinate with and assist other GTP staff members.

• Develop and grow your own skills in areas of focus that benefit you, the team, and Trane.

• Lead tours of HVAC installations.

• Occasionally teach additional classes to non-GTP students at the request of other Trane departments.

Meet expectations for availability. Specifically: GTP classroom hours are 7:30AM– 4:30PM for most of each 20 week program. Lecture time for each instructor varies considerably from day-to-day and from week-to-week. The new instructor will be encouraged to attend other lectures as often as they are able. Though the requirement changes based on work load, typical days for instructors are 7:00AM – 5:00PM. Additional time will be required occasionally to meet the demands of grading and course design. After hours social events with the students also occur several times throughout each class. Both the staff and the schedule are flexible. Some working from home is possible, but this is primarily an in-person position, based in La Crosse, WI.

Skillset Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent from four-year college or university

• Five+ years of experience with HVAC technical topics. Ideal candidate has teaching experience in addition to technical.

• Good English speaking and writing skills. Spanish or French as a second language is a plus.

• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS proficiency.

Base Compensation Range is $120,550 to $159,950

Disclaimer: This base salary range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed

We are committed to helping you reach your professional, personal and financial goals. We offer competitive compensation that aligns with our business strategies and comprehensive benefits to help you live your healthiest. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture that engages as well as values the different backgrounds and experiences of our employee, which, in turn, spurs innovation, generates creative solutions and enhances our customer relations.

If you share our real passion for inspiring progress—for bringing out the best in people—then you belong with Trane Technologies.

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.