Commercial HVAC Service Technician Level 1

Commercial HVAC Service Technician – Level 1

Riddleberger Brothers, Inc. | Ashland, VAPay: $18.00–$25.50 per hour Build your skills and grow your commercial HVAC career with RBI.Riddleberger Brothers, Inc. (RBI) is seeking a motivated, growth-minded Commercial HVAC Service Technician – Level 1 for our Ashland, Virginia location. In this role, you will service, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC equipment, assist experienced technicians, and provide professional customer service.

This opportunity is suited to trade school graduates beginning or building their HVAC careers. Bring your technical foundation, commitment to safety, and willingness to learn.

What You’ll DoService, maintain, and repair HVAC equipment, including:

Direct-expansion air conditioning equipment up to five tons.

Gas-fired and electric heating systems typically associated with equipment up to five tons.

Low-voltage temperature controls, including 24-volt and 1- to 10-volt systems.

Air-handling equipment and duct systems associated with commercial HVAC equipment.

Your responsibilities will also include:

Start systems, observe operation, read gauges and instruments, and adjust valves, controls, and pumps for proper fluid levels, pressure, and temperature.

Diagnose equipment problems and adjust or replace defective or worn components.

Perform preventive maintenance, including filter changes, coil and fan cleaning, belt adjustments and replacement, and bearing lubrication.

Install mounting brackets and hangers; lift, hoist, and position components.

Inspect fasteners and welds, braze components, and install wiring to connect equipment to electrical power sources.

Assist more senior service technicians as directed.

Follow company safety procedures, perform 5x5 job evaluations, use lockout/tagout procedures, and maintain clean work areas.

Communicate with customers daily and promptly bring equipment concerns or customer issues to your supervisor’s attention.

Update the dispatcher after each call and confirm the next day’s assignment before leaving for the day.

Record labor hours, work descriptions, and completed work orders daily in Tech Tool, and complete required customer documentation in Tech Tool and XOI.Complete a Daily Safety Report in XOI.Submit time-and-material quotes to the office and order repair parts using an RBI purchase order before leaving the customer’s location.

Submit credit card receipts to the Service Coordinator at the time of purchase.

Participate in training and complete other duties assigned by your supervisor or management.

What You’ll Bring A high school diploma or GED.Graduation from a trade school.

Related HVAC experience ranging from entry level to two or more years.

A Universal Refrigerant Card.

OSHA 10-Hour Certification at a minimum; additional training may be required.

Broad knowledge of larger commercial HVAC equipment.

An understanding of single-phase and three-phase electrical systems.

Strong organization, time management, and verbal and written communication skills.

Attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, quality work.

A positive, cooperative, and teachable attitude.

The ability to work with employees and customers to solve problems and meet customer needs.

Honesty, integrity, and a professional approach to representing RBI.A valid driver’s license; the ability to meet company driver qualification requirements is preferred.

Schedule and Additional Requirements Ability to work 8- to 10-hour days, a flexible schedule, and overtime when necessary.

Ability to travel to job sites, including occasional overnight stays.

Regular and punctual attendance.

Ability to adapt to changing priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.

Ability to pass a background screening, drug screening, and physical ability…