Facilities HVAC Operator, 2nd Shift

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Health care benefits

Pension and 401(k) with employer match

Onsite amenities

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is seeking an experienced HVAC Operator (Intermediate or Senior) for the Facilities department. You will operate, monitor, repair, and maintain HVAC, fire protection, and plumbing systems, reporting to the Plant Operations Supervisor.

The role requires willingess to work 2nd shift (2pm–10pm) with rotating weekends; candidates should bring several years of HVAC experience and a valid HVAC-related credential.

Qualifications

• Intermediate level requires 3–5+ years HVAC experience.
• Senior level requires 5–9+ years HVAC experience.
• High school diploma is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled inspection, testing, and monitoring of HVAC, fire protection, and plumbing systems; identify and implement corrective actions.
• Complete preventive and urgent maintenance to ensure proper equipment operation.
• Maintain and review boiler/chiller logs and inspect pressure vessels.
• Assist other departments and trades as required.

Skills

HVAC experience

Journeyman HVAC

CFC certification

EPA license

Blueprint reading

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

When you join the Federal Reserve—the nation's central bank—you’ll play a key role, collaborating with a dynamic team of mission-driven professionals to strengthen and protect our economy and our communities.

Bring your passion and expertise, and we’ll provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your growth—along with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition assistance, generous paid time off, top-notch health care benefits, child and family care leave, professional development opportunities, a 401(k) match, pension, and more. All brought together in a work environment where you can truly find balance.

About The Opportunity

The Facilities department has an immediate opening for a HVAC Operator at the Intermediate or Senior level, reporting to Facilities Plant Operations Supervisor.

You will be responsible for operation, monitoring, repair, and maintenance of all primary and ancillary systems and components associated with facility HVAC, fire protection and plumbing systems.

Qualified candidates must be willing to work 2nd shift hours of 2pm to 10pm. In addition, this role will be required to work rotating weekends.

What You Will Do

• Perform scheduled and necessary inspection, testing, and monitoring of systems, identify and implement corrective actions and repairs to mitigate operational irregularities.
• Ensure proper equipment operation by completing preventive and urgent maintenance in a timely fashion.
• Maintain and review logs on boilers and chillers to verify inspections properly performed on all pressure vessels.
• Assist other departments and trades as required, including Cash Department, carpenters, mechanics, electricians or others as designated.

Qualifications

• The Intermediate level HVAC Operator should have 3 to 5+ years of relevant HVAC work experience.
• The Senior level HVAC Operator should have 5 to 9+ years of relevant HVAC work experience.
• High school diploma

Preferred skills

• Journeyman`s certification in HVAC, plumbing, or mechanical related field preferred (i.e CFC certification, EPA license Functional/Technical Competencies)
• Thorough knowledge and skill in the operation and maintenance of commercial mechanical, HVAC, fire protection and plumbing systems including broad knowledge of one or more components such as centrifugal chillers, centrifugal pumps, chemical water treatment, refrigeration systems, direct digital control systems, or gas fire tube boilers.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints including HVAC, DDC, electrical, pneumatic, and control schematics.
• Fundamental understanding of electrical principles and ability to troubleshoot electrical and electronic controls.

Discover the Reason Why So Many People Love It Here!

When you join the Richmond Fed, not only will you find a challenging and purposeful career, you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health and wealth, including:

• Great medical benefits
• Pension and 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteer leave
• Onsite amenities that make working here fun!

Other Requirements and Considerations

• Candidates should review the Bank’s Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict-of-interest rules and personal investment restrictions.
• If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please notify [e-mail].
• Sponsorship is not available for this position. Selected candidate is subject to special background check procedures.
• Salary offered will be based on the job responsibilities and the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as defined in the job qualifications/experience.
• The hiring range for the HVAC Operator Intermediate is $56,000 to $77,000, annually.
• The hiring range for the HVAC Operator Senior is $64,500 to $88,600, annually.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

No

Job Category

Facilities/Real Estate Family Group

Work Shift

Second (United States of America)

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