HVAC Operator

rb; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 89,000; 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

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is seeking an HVAC Operator in the Facilities department. You will operate, monitor, repair, and maintain HVAC, fire protection, and plumbing systems, with rotations including weekends.

Two levels exist: Intermediate (3–5+ years) and Senior (5–9+ years) with a high school diploma required. Certifications like CFC/EPA are preferred as part of a broad skillset for building systems maintenance.

Qualifications

• HVAC experience: intermediate 3–5+ years or senior 5–9+ years.
• High school diploma required.
• Willingness to work rotating weekends.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and monitor HVAC, fire protection, and plumbing systems.
• Perform preventive and urgent maintenance to ensure reliable operation.
• Maintain logs for boilers and chillers and verify inspections.

Skills

HVAC experience

Reading blueprints

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CFC certification

EPA license

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, 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 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!

• 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.

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)

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.