HVAC Controls Technician

Riddleberger Brothers; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Apprenticeship opportunities

Scholarship program for employees’ children

Employee referral incentives

Company vehicle

401(k) plan with Roth IRA option

Annual bonus

Generous vacation, holidays, and sick time

Job summary

Riddleberger Brothers in Winchester, Virginia, is seeking an HVAC Technician skilled in installation, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC Building Automation and control systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in programming and working with various control systems while also possessing effective communication and analytical problem-solving skills.

The role demands flexibility, punctuality, and teamwork, offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision insurances, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of trade experience in HVAC service or maintenance.
• Minimum two years of automated controls-related experience or equivalent training.
• Ability to operate HVAC diagnostic tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, diagnose, and repair HVAC Building Automation and control systems.
• Program and modify HVAC subsystems of electronic building automation systems.
• Inspect systems for compliance and performance evaluation.

Skills

Programming building automation systems

Troubleshooting HVAC systems

Reading building blueprints

Effective communication

Analytical problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tridium Niagara N4 certification

Tools

Test and diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

About Us

Riddleberger Brothers, Inc. is a full‑service plumbing, mechanical, HVAC service, controls, and design‑build company located at 6127 South Valley Pike, Mount Crawford, VA 22841. Founded in 1940, the company has grown from a small plumbing outfit to a premier service provider within the Comfort Systems USA family (https://comfortsystemsusa.com/).

Primary Purpose

Perform installation, diagnosis, troubleshooting and repair of HVAC Building Automation and controls systems.

Specific Job Duties

• Possess extensive knowledge and experience with programming, troubleshooting, and repairing building automation and control systems.
• Work with Honeywell WEBS, LON, BACnet, Tridium, and JCI Facility Explorer control systems.
• Use analytical and problem‑solving skills to resolve engineering problems and interpret technical data.
• Install Building Automation Systems from drawings, submittals, and specifications.
• Work independently without direct supervision.
• Maintain knowledge of HVAC mechanical equipment such as large split systems, chillers, boilers, VAVs, water‑source heat pumps, CW/HW pumps, and starters.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair pneumatic and electronic (DDC) HVAC system controls.
• Diagnose, identify, and isolate problems during troubleshooting tasks.
• Communicate system malfunctions to users and assist in isolating issues.
• Determine appropriate actions for problem resolution.
• Use TAB techniques for diagnostic duties and to perform repairs.
• Inspect systems to verify compliance with plans, specifications, and to detect component malfunctions.
• Study building system designs, as‑built blueprints, HVAC system diagrams, technical specifications, and system configurations.
• Test component and system performance to determine necessary adjustments or repairs.
• Program, design, and modify HVAC subsystems of electronic building automation systems.
• Consult with engineers and contractors regarding system operation and configuration.
• Order materials, components, and equipment needed for efficient system operation.
• Perform other related work as required to support general HVAC maintenance activities.

Other Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum four years of trade experience, including apprenticeship or vocational training, with HVAC service or maintenance.
• Minimum two years of automated system controls‑related experience or equivalent formal training.
• Knowledge of test and diagnostic equipment, instruments, hand tools, and power tools.
• Ability to read and analyze building blueprints, HVAC system diagrams, and specifications.
• Tridium Niagara N4 certification is a plus.
• Punctual and regular attendance.
• Team‑player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective oral and written communication with engineers, craftsmen, contractors, vendors, and system users.
• Valid driver’s license and compliance with the company driver qualification policy.
• Adherence to all company safety requirements and processes.
• Flexibility to work varying hours as needed.

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.
• Company mobile phone and/or tablet.
• Company vehicle.
• Company uniforms.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurances.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability insurances.
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Health Care and Dependent Day Care FSAs.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) plan with Roth IRA option.
• Pet insurance.
• Annual bonus.
• Generous vacation, holidays, and sick time.