Commercial HVAC Service Technician (levels 1-5)

Bcm Controls Corporation - Winchester, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Winchester, VA

About the position

Riddleberger Brothers, Inc. is seeking to hire talented and growth-minded individuals to join our team as Commercial HVAC Service Technicians. This position is open to experienced HVAC Journeyman, but we also have training opportunities available for recent tech graduates and those who have experience with residential equipment. We offer career opportunities that allow you to be part of a team and grow as an individual. Our technicians will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing commercial HVAC systems, ensuring that all work adheres to company safety requirements and processes. The primary duties include servicing and repairing direct-expansion AC equipment, gas-fired and electric heating systems, and low voltage temperature-control systems. Technicians will start systems, observe operations, read gauges and instruments, and adjust mechanisms to control levels of fluid, pressure, and temperature in the system. They will also diagnose malfunctioning equipment and bring any questionable situations to the immediate supervisor's attention. We are committed to providing our employees with comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship programs that lead to licensure. Our benefits package includes competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, and life insurances, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurances. We also offer generous vacation, holidays, and sick time, along with an annual bonus and a 401(k) plan. At Riddleberger Brothers, Inc., we strive to work safely and exceed customer expectations, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in the HVAC industry.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair commercial HVAC systems.
• Follow and adhere to all company safety requirements and processes.
• Service and repair direct-expansion AC equipment up to five tons.
• Service and repair gas-fired and electric heating systems typically found in systems up to five tons.
• Service low voltage (24-volt or 1- to 10-volt) temperature-control systems associated with HVAC equipment.
• Service air-handling equipment and duct systems associated with commercial HVAC equipment.
• Start systems, observe operations, read gauges and instruments, and adjust mechanisms to control levels of fluid, pressure, and temperature in the system.
• Replace or adjust defective or worn parts to repair systems.
• Diagnose malfunctioning equipment accurately and report questionable situations to the immediate supervisor.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED is required.
• Trade school graduate preferred.
• Hold a Universal Refrigerant Card.
• VA and/or WV tradesman card preferred.
• At least five years of commercial experience is preferred, but paid training opportunities are available.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driver qualification policy.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with air-cooled water chillers equipped with reciprocating, scroll, or screw compressors.
• Experience with water-cooled DX water chillers equipped with reciprocating, scroll, or screw compressors.
• Knowledge of electronic controls incorporated with packaged water chillers.
• Experience with chilled- and hot-water piping and pumping systems equipped with variable speed drives.
• Familiarity with gas-fired and electric hot-water heating systems typically found in commercial systems.
• Experience with electronic and computer-controlled digital temperature-control systems.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, electronic, and modular DDC control systems associated with commercial HVAC systems.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Apprenticeship opportunities with a pathway to licensure
• Growth and development opportunities
• Scholarship program for employees' children
• Discounts at major automotive, computer, and cell phone companies
• Employee referral incentives
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurances
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurances
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Day Care FSA's
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Generous Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time