HVAC Special Projects Lead Tech

Riddleberger Brothers, Inc.; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay ($34–$42/hr)

Benefits package

Apprenticeship toward licensure

Growth opportunities

Scholarship program for employees''s' 

Employee discounts

Referral incentives

Company phone/tablet

Company vehicle

Uniforms

And more!

Job summary

Riddleberger Brothers, Inc. seeks an experienced HVAC professional to join our team as a Special Projects Lead Tech. You will oversee installation, startup and commissioning of commercial/industrial HVAC equipment, and lead training for special projects.

We offer apprenticeship opportunities toward licensure, a comprehensive benefits package, and growth paths within a full-service plumbing, mechanical, HVAC service, controls, and design-build company.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience and ability to manage projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Mechanical aptitude with knowledge of HVAC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and oversee installation, startup and commissioning of commercial/industrial HVAC equipment and serve as lead for special projects training.
• Understand Air-to-air DX systems - Split Systems / Package Rooftop systems from 1-25 Ton minimum.
• Understand VRF multizone systems up to 30 tons.
• Understand Hydronic systems - Heat pumps / Chillers / Pumps / Tanks up to 50 tons.
• Sheet metal design knowledge and ability to create fabrication drawings for order/installation.
• Understand refrigeration piping systems and size piping per manufacturer requirements.
• Understand light commercial low voltage control systems and diagnostics.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong verbal and written comunicação

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or trade school

GED

Journeyman license preferred

Universal Refrigerant certificate

OSHA 10-Hour Certification

1–3 years HVAC installation experience

Job description

Riddleberger Brothers, Inc. is seeking to hire an experienced HVAC professional to join our team as a Special Projects Lead Tech.

We offer career opportunities that allow you to be part of a team and grow as an individual.

We Offer You

• Competitive pay: $34.00 - $42.00 an hour or $70,720 - $87,360 a year
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Apprenticeship opportunities with a pathway to licensure
• Growth and development opportunities
• Scholarship program for our employees' children
• Discounts at major automotive, computer, and cell phone companies
• Employee referral incentives
• Available with certain positions, where necessary/required:
• Company mobile phone and/or tablet
• Company vehicle
• Company uniforms
• And much more!

Our Benefits Package Offers You

• 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
• And much more!

About Us

We are a full-service plumbing, mechanical, HVAC service, controls, and design-build company.

• Main office is located at 6127 South Valley Pike, Mount Crawford, VA 22841
• Parent Company - Comfort Systems USA (https://comfortsystemsusa.com/)

Position Summary

Assist with and oversee installation, startup and m=commission of commercial/industrial HVAC equipment and serve as a lead for special projects training and development.

Specific Job Duties

• Understanding of Air-to-air DX systems - Split Systems / Package Rooftop systems from 1-25 Ton minimum
• Understanding of VRF multizone systems up to 30 tons
• Understanding of Hydronic systems - Heat pumps / Scroll or Screw Chillers / Pumps / Tanks etc. Systems up to 50 tons minimum
• Understanding of Hydronic piping systems for hot water/chill water/condenser water, piping installation skills
• Sheet metal design knowledge with the ability to produce drawings to submit to a fabrication shop to make the order / sheet metal installation skills.
• Understanding of refrigeration piping systems, the ability to size the piping systems from manufacturer requirements.
• Understanding of Light Commercial low voltage control systems and diagnostic skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to work at heights
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 lbs. and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to climb and work on ladders, scaffolding and stairs
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time as well as stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl in order to work in tight spaces
• Must be able to work within confined spaces
• Must be able to communicate effectively with employees and customers
• Must be able to use hands to reach for, grasp and manipulate objects

Education And Experience Requirements

• Must be a high school or trade school graduate or have a GED
• Journeyman license preferred
• Must hold a Universal Refrigerant certificate
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification required as a minimum, additional training may be required.
• Leadership experience preferred
• 1 to 3 years' experience of HVAC installation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of various HVAC equipment
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driver qualification policy