Ready to put your trade skills and knowledge to the test? The first qualifying round of the ServiceTitan Elite Trades Championship Series (ETCS) is open through July 31! Professionals and apprentices in HVAC and plumbing can join the competition, starting with a free, 5-minute quiz.
The top competitors from round one will advance to round two, which consists of an at-home challenge. The highest scorers from the at-home challenge will advance to the championship finals with an all-expenses-paid trip to the live competition in Chicago in October 2026.
HVAC Competition
The ServiceTitan HVAC National Competition, powered by Trane, starts with the quiz to test industry expertise, job execution, safety, and code knowledge. The top 15 professionals and top 10 apprentices will advance to round two.
For a closer look, watch last year’s competition.
Plumbing Championship
The Plumbing National Championship quiz consists of multiple-choice questions. The top 10 competitors will advance to round two.
Take a look at the action from last year’s competition.
People Who Power the Trades
The tradespeople who compete at ETCS come from many walks of life. Meet a few of the dedicated tradespeople who have joined recent competitions. Read a few of their stories:
- Balancing Books and Pipes: Plumbing National Championship Winner Tyler Edelman’s Unique Role in the Industry
- Ditching the Desk for a Hands-On Career: Marine Veteran to HVAC Champion
- From Backyard Builds to NASCAR: Randy Giroux’s Full-Throttle Ride Through the Trades
Learn more about the competition on the ETCS website.
About the Competition
Express Employment Professionals is proud to sponsor ETCS. This dynamic program aims to grow the trades and celebrate highly skilled tradespeople across the country who have traditionally not received the recognition they deserve.
About Express Employment Professionals
At Express Employment Professionals, we’re in the business of people. From job seekers to client companies, Express helps people thrive and businesses grow. Our international network of franchises offers localized staffing solutions to the communities they serve across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, employing more than 11 million since its inception. Learn more at ExpressPros.com or ExpressPros.ca.
