Facilities HVAC Operator - Adv or Sr

Federal Reserve Bank of New York; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great medical benefits

Pension and 401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteer leave

Onsite amenities

Job summary

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is seeking an HVAC Operator to supervise operation, monitoring, repair, and maintenance of HVAC, fire protection and plumbing systems in a facilities environment.

The role requires 5–9+ years of HVAC experience, high school diploma, and preferred certifications (Journeyman, CFC, EPA). The position involves rotating weekends and collaboration with multiple trades.

Qualifications

• Senior HVAC Operator: 5–9+ years of relevant HVAC work experience.
• Advanced HVAC Operator: 9+ years of relevant HVAC work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, testing, and monitoring of HVAC, fire protection, and plumbing systems.
• Complete preventive and urgent maintenance in a timely fashion.
• Maintain logs on boilers and chillers; review inspections of pressure vessels.
• Assist Cash Dept, carpenters, mechanics, electricians or others as required.

Skills

HVAC operation

Electrical fundamentals

Reading blueprints

Troubleshooting controls

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Journeyman HVAC certification

EPA license

CFC certification

Tools

Direct digital control (DDC) systems

Boilers & chillers knowledge

Job description

Company Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Federal Reserve Bank of Charlotte 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, 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 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 Senior level HVAC Operator should have 5 to 9+ years of relevant HVAC work experience.
• The Advance level HVAC Operator should have 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).
• For advanced: Master certifications preferred.
• CFC certification and EPA license.
• 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.

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]. Employees who work at and/or visit another Federal Reserve entity or outside business as part of their job duties are required to comply with any onsite safety and health protocols of those organizations (including, but not limited to, requirements to vaccinate or test, mask, social distance, etc.). Sponsorship is not available for this role. Selected candidate is subject to special background check procedures.

Why Join Us

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.

Benefits

• 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!

Hiring Range

The hiring range for this role is $67,700 - $93,060 for senior and $73,800 - $101,420 annually for advance. Salary offered will be based on the job responsibilities and the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as defined in the job qualifications.

Employment Information

Full Time / Part Time Full time Regular / Temporary Regular Job Exempt (Yes / No) No Job Category Facilities/Real Estate Family Group Work Shift First (United States of America)

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

Corporate Overview

OUR BANK has one of the most recognizable brands around the world. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States—one of the world's most influential, trusted and prestigious financial organizations. It is charged with the important mission of promoting a strong economy and a stable financial system and fulfills this responsibility by formulating national monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks and bank holding companies, and providing financial services for banks and the U.S. government. OUR PEOPLE are diverse in background and ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are the ones who push our high-performance, exchange-driven culture forward.

Culture and Growth

Why Our People Choose Us: Our reputation precedes us. There will always be room for personal growth. Our people are first. You’ll find the right balance. Your responsibilities will be meaningful. We hope that you will be our future colleague.