Commercial HVAC Service Technician Level 3

Commercial HVAC Service Technician – Level 3

Riddleberger Brothers, Inc. | Ashland, VA

Pay: $33.50–$39.50 per hour

Put your commercial HVAC expertise to work with a team that supports your growth.

Riddleberger Brothers, Inc. (RBI) is seeking an experienced Commercial HVAC Service Technician – Level 3 for our Ashland, Virginia location.

In this role, you will troubleshoot, service, maintain, and repair a wide range of commercial HVAC equipment, including chillers, controls, and hydronic systems.

A minimum of five years of commercial HVAC experience is required.

We’re looking for a skilled technician with a strong understanding of larger commercial systems, a commitment to safety, and a professional approach to customer service.

What You’ll Do

Use service literature and technical resources to diagnose, maintain, and repair commercial HVAC equipment, including:

• Air-cooled and water-cooled DX water chillers with reciprocating, scroll, or screw compressors.
• Electronic controls associated with packaged water chillers.
• Chilled-water and hot-water piping and pumping systems, including systems with variable-speed drives.
• Commercial gas-fired and electric hot-water heating systems.
• Electronic and computer-controlled digital temperature controls.
• Variable-speed drives associated with VAV air handlers and pumps.
• Packaged water-cooled air conditioning units up to 100 tons.
• Water-source heat pumps and associated equipment.
• Computer room units with self-contained humidifiers and controls.
• Gas-fired and electric heating systems associated with commercial equipment up to 100 tons.
• Pneumatic, electronic, and modular direct digital control (DDC) systems.
• Air-handling equipment, variable air volume (VAV) systems, and duct systems.
• Direct expansion air conditioning equipment and associated heating systems up to 5 tons.
• Low-voltage temperature controls, including 24-volt and 1- to 10-volt systems.

Additional Responsibilities Include

• Start systems, observe operation, read gauges and instruments, and adjust valves, controls, and pumps to achieve proper operation.
• Accurately diagnose equipment problems and repair or replace worn or defective components.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including filter changes, coil and fan cleaning, belt adjustments and replacement, and bearing lubrication.
• Perform basic maintenance on atmospheric gas-fired hot-water boilers.
• Install mounting supports, position equipment, assemble and braze components, and connect equipment wiring to electrical power sources.
• Keep the dispatcher informed after each service call, provide job status updates, and confirm the next day’s assignment before leaving.
• Bring equipment concerns and customer issues to the supervisor’s attention.
• Follow company safety procedures and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Assist more senior technicians as directed and complete other assigned duties.
• Participate in required training and continuing education.

What You’ll Bring

• At least five years of commercial HVAC experience.
• A high school diploma or GED and graduation from a trade school.
• A Universal Refrigerant Card.
• A Virginia and/or West Virginia tradesman 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 troubleshooting, organization, and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work cooperatively with employees and customers to solve problems and meet customer needs.
• A professional, positive attitude and a commitment to honesty, integrity, accuracy, and quality workmanship.
• A valid driver’s license; the ability to meet company driver qualification requirements is preferred.

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