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 and diverse 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.

The HVAC Plant Operator (HPO) position is indispensable for the continuous and reliable operation of critical systems within the facility. This role requires specialized skills in managing chillers, boilers, fire pumps, and various data center equipment. The position demands full-time, year-round commitment, including coverage across two shifts (7 AM to 11 PM), on-call duties, holidays, and weekends.

This position is responsible for maintenance of essential systems including all building HVAC equipment, plumbing, and Fire Safety/Infrastructure protection. The HPO also provided cross-departmental support for Cash, LEU, Food Services, Electricians and other areas as needed.

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:

• High school diploma
• 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.

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.

Other Requirements and Considerations:

• Candidates should review the Bank's Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.
• If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please notify
• Employees who work at and/or visit another Federal Reserve entity or outside business as part of their job duties are required to comply with any onsite safety and health protocols of those organizations (including, but not limited to, requirements to vaccinate or test, mask, social distance, etc.).
• Sponsorship is not available for this role. Selected candidate is subject to special background check procedures.
• The hiring range for the Intermediate HVAC Operator is $57,500 – $79,000 annually.
• The hiring range for the Senior HVAC Operation is $65,600 – 90,000 annually.
• Salary offered will be based on the job responsibilities and the individual's knowledge, skills, and experience as defined in the job qualifications.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis

Full Time / Part Time
Full time

Regular / Temporary
Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)
No

Job Category
Facilities/Real Estate Family Group

Work Shift
First (United States of America)

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