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* 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 objectsEducation 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