Controls Apprentice Jobs in Charlottesville, VA (NOW HIRING)

Riddleberger Brothers, Inc. is seeking to hire a talented and growth-minded individual to join our team as a Commercial HVAC Controls Technician.

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

We offer you:

• Competitive pay: $41.25 - $43.50 an hour or $85,800 - $100,464 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/)

Primary purpose of this position:

Perform installation, diagnosis, troubleshooting and repair of HVAC Building Automation and controls systems.

Specific Job Duties:

• Possess extensive knowledge and experience with programming, troubleshooting, and repairing building automation and control systems
• Possesses previous experience working with Honeywell WEBS, LON, BACnet, Tridium, JCI Facility Explorer control systems
• Possess extensive knowledge and experience with programming, troubleshooting, and repairing building automation and control systems
• Possess analytical and problem-solving skills for resolution of engineering problems and understanding of technical data
• Ability to install Building Automation Systems from drawings, submittals and specifications
• Possess excellent communication and customer services skills
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision
• Knowledge of HVAC Mechanical equipment: Large Split systems, Chillers, Boilers, VAV's, Water Source Heat Pumps, CW/HW pumps and starters, etc.
• Maintains, inspects, and repairs pneumatic and electronic, electric DDC HVAC system controls.
• Performs troubleshooting tasks, including problem diagnosis, identification and isolation. Discusses system malfunctions with users to assist in isolation of problem. Determines appropriate action for problem resolution.
• Uses TAB techniques to perform diagnostic duties and make repairs to systems.
• Inspects systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications and to detect malfunctions in system component parts.
• Studies building system design, as-built blueprints, HVAC systems diagrams, technical specifications and system configurations. Tests component and system performance to determine the need for adjustment or repair, develop methods to resolve performance problems in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Programs, designs and modifies HVAC sub-systems of electronic building automation systems.
• Consults with engineers and contractors as necessary regarding system operation and configuration.
• Orders appropriate materials, components, and equipment necessary for efficient system operation.
• Performs other related work as required in support of general HVAC maintenance activity.

Other Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the trade, which may include an apprenticeship and/or applicable vocational training, should include some experience in HVAC trade as a service or maintenance technician.
• Minimum 2 years automated system controls-related experience or equivalent formal training in automated systems controls operations
• Knowledge of the test and diagnostic equipment and instruments and hand and power tools used in this work
• Ability to read and analyze building blueprints and HVAC systems diagrams and specifications
• Tridium Niagara N4 certification a plus
• Punctual and regular attendance
• Ability to work on a team and interact with people
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, craftsmen, contractors, vendors and system users orally and in writing
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driver qualification policy
• Follow and adhere to all company safety requirements and processes
• Work flexible hours as needed