Field Maintenance Specialist - Richmond, VA

AGC Heat Transfer group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

401(k) with matching

Vacation & holidays

Company vehicle

Laptop

Phone

PPE

Clothing allowance

EAP & wellness programs

Job summary

AGC Heat Transfer group seeks a Field Maintenance Specialist in Richmond, VA to support customers nationwide. This role emphasizes hands‑on maintenance, travel, and direct customer interaction as the expert on site.

You will perform inspections, repairs, and on‑site training while traveling most of the month. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude, excellent communication, and independent work capability, with a company vehicle and full benefits provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Prior experience as a traveling technician.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and tool experience.
• Excellent communication and customer‑service skills.
• Proficiency with Office 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform Plate Check inspections on Plate Check™ and tubular heat exchangers.
• Repair, troubleshoot, and supervise installations.
• Conduct on‑site customer training.
• Travel >15 days/month (including some weekends).
• Maintain detailed plant folders, documentation, and follow‑up communication.
• Collaborate with AGC Sales Engineers on upcoming service needs.
• Submit accurate service reports within 48 hours.
• Mentor new technicians as needed.

Skills

Traveling technician

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service

Office 365

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

Field Maintenance Specialist –Richmond, VA (Traveling Role)

AGC Heat Transfer, the leading manufacturer of sanitary plate heat exchangers in North America, is seeking a Field Maintenance Specialist to support customers across the U.S. We are looking for a skilled, customer‑driven Field Maintenance Specialist based in Richmond, VA. If you thrive on solving problems, traveling, and being the expert customers rely on, this role puts you at the center of the action. This role is ideal for mechanically inclined professionals who enjoy hands‑on work, travel, and direct customer interaction.

FLSA Status - Non Exempt - Hourly
Reports to: Service Maintenance Manager

Role Responsibilities

• Perform Plate Check™ and tubular heat exchanger inspections

• Execute repairs, troubleshooting, and installation supervision

• Conduct on‑site customer training

• Travel >15 days/month (including some weekends)

• Maintain detailed plant folders, documentation, and follow‑up communication

• Collaborate with AGC Sales Engineers on upcoming service needs

• Submit accurate service reports within 48 hours

• Mentor new technicians as needed

Required Qualifications

• Prior experience as a traveling technician

• High school diploma or GED

• Strong mechanical aptitude and tool experience

• Excellent communication and customer‑service skills

• Proficiency with Office 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Experience

• Maintenance background

• Dairy/food manufacturing experience

• Plate heat exchanger knowledge

• Military service

Compensation & Benefits

• $30–$32/hour + bonus potential

• Health, dental, vision, life & disability insurance

• HSA option

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

• Company vehicle (as needed), laptop, phone, PPE, clothing allowance

• EAP & wellness programs

Job Type: Full‑time, Non‑Exempt Travel: ~50%

Work Location: On the road

AGC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.