Facilities HVAC Operator

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

When you join the Federal Reserve—the nation's central bank—you’ll play a key role, collaborating with a dynamic team of mission-driven professionals to strengthen and protect our economy and our communities.

Bring your passion and expertise, and we’ll provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your growth—along with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition assistance, generous paid time off, top-notch health care benefits, child and family care leave, professional development opportunities, a 401(k) match, pension, and more.

All brought together in a work environment where you can truly find balance.

About the Opportunity

The Facilities department has an immediate opening for a HVAC Operator, reporting to Facilities Plant Operations Supervisor.

You will be responsible for operation, monitoring, repair, and maintenance of all primary and ancillary systems and components associated with facility HVAC, fire protection and plumbing systems. 

Qualified candidates must be willing to work rotating weekends.

What You Will Do:


* Perform scheduled and necessary inspection, testing, and monitoring of systems, identify and implement corrective actions and repairs to mitigate operational irregularities.


* Ensure proper equipment operation by completing preventive and urgent maintenance in a timely fashion.


* Maintain and review logs on boilers and chillers to verify inspections properly performed on all pressure vessels.


* Assist other departments and trades as required, including Cash Department, carpenters, mechanics, electricians or others as designated.

Qualifications:


* The Intermediate level HVAC Operator should have 3 to 5+ years of relevant HVAC work experience.


* The Senior level HVAC Operator should have 5 to 9+ years of relevant HVAC work experience.


* High school diploma

Preferred skills:


* Journeyman`s certification in HVAC, plumbing, or mechanical related field preferred (i.e CFC certification, EPA license Functional/Technical Competencies)


* Thorough knowledge and skill in the operation and maintenance of commercial mechanical, HVAC, fire protection and plumbing systems including broad knowledge of one or more components such as centrifugal chillers, centrifugal pumps, chemical water treatment, refrigeration systems, direct digital control systems, or gas fire tube boilers.


* Ability to read and interpret blueprints including HVAC, DDC, electrical, pneumatic, and control schematics.


* Fundamental understanding of electrical principles and ability to troubleshoot electrical and electronic controls.

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