HVAC Service Technician

Socket.dev; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced Journeyman HVAC Service Technician to perform service and maintenance on major HVAC equipment across the Virginia market. The role involves retrofit and repair work, reading blueprints, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing units, conducting site surveys, and coordinating on-site work. Candidates should have an HVAC Journeyman license in Virginia, EPA certification, and join UA Local 10 if not already a member.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a Technical / Trade School with a certificate in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning and eight (8) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess computer skills with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• EPA Certification.
• HVAC Journeyman license in Virginia required.
• Additional license (Boiler Operator, Gas Installer, etc.) preferred.
• UA Local 10 membership required or able to join.

Responsibilities

• Represents the company by serving as a direct customer contact.
• Projects a positive, friendly and professional image on behalf of the organization.
• Servicing all products and equipment on assigned projects and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Diagnose and repair units using hand-tools, following blueprints or engineering specs.
• Identify, analyze, diagnose, and repair systems at the customer’s location.
• Perform preventative maintenance and site surveys.
• Prepare for on-site installation and repairs by examining building layout and gathering materials.
• Maintain records and paperwork for each job and time logs.
• Provide technical support to customers.
• Travel and overtime as needed.

Skills

Customer focus

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Education

Technical/Trade school HVAC certificate

EPA Certification

Virginia HVAC Journeyman license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY

A successful Journeyman HVAC Service Technician will perform all work in the service and maintenance field on all major types of HVAC equipment. Responsible for retrofit and repair of environmental-comfort systems, utilizing knowledge of air conditioning theory, pipe fitting, and mechanical layouts in the Virginia market.

This is an opportunity for experienced technicians to work on cutting edge specialized technologies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other functions may be assigned.

• Represents the company by serving as a direct customer contact.


• Projects a positive, friendly and professional image on behalf of the organization.


• Responsible for servicing all products and equipment on assigned projects and ensuring customer satisfaction.


• Uses a variety of hand-tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications, to diagnose and repair units.


• Identifies, analyzes, diagnoses, and repairs systems and products at customer’s location.


• Performs preventative maintenance, site surveys, replacement, and modifications as needed or requested by customers.


• Prepares for on-site installation and repairs by examining building layout, anticipating difficulties, gathering materials and coordinating on-site work, as necessary.


• Inspects vehicles by checking vehicle condition.


• Maintains literature, supplies, service manuals and related service bulletins.


• Maintains vehicles by keeping records of service manuals, scheduling, and complete repairs and maintenance service.


• Maintains equipment by inspecting for signs of wear. Notifies customer and/or Project Manager of findings.


• Legibly documents work by completing paperwork on each job and maintaining files.


• Provides re-training and follow-up training at customer site.


• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job, mission and values of the company.


• Determines parts to order for repairs and timeliness of need.


• Documents work by completing paperwork on each job, including daily time, progress, and duration; and maintaining files.


• Keep and maintain a safe and organized work environment.


• Operate all company owned equipment safely and responsibly.


• Records parts, material, labor, subs and other cost data per assignment and returns unused resources.


• Turns in all required paperwork and reports daily.


• Keeps current on all ACES Manufacturer’s products concerning installation, operation, maintenance, service and repair.


• Read and interpret product specifications and experience in working with building specifications, drawings and designs.


• Provides technical support to customers.


• Flexibility to work overtime/weekends as necessary.


• Regular travel requirements with some overnight travel.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS/ CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a Technical / Trade School with a certificate in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning and eight (8) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Must possess computer skills with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software.


• Valid Driver’s License. Clean driving record.


• EPA Certification.


• HVAC Journeyman license in Virginia required.


• Additional license; Boiler Operator, Gas Installer, etc. preferred.


• Applicant must be a current member or be able to successfully join UA Local 10.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.


• The employee is occasionally required to sit.


• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. On occasion lift and/or move more than 75 pounds with assistance.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

DECLARATION

Human resources retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description. Any employee making changes unauthorized by the president or human resources will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.