HVAC Special Projects Lead Tech

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 FSA's
• 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