$28 - $32 per hour
Salary: $28 to $32 per hour HVAC Mechanic - VCU Health - 1st Shift Crothall Healthcare , a Compass Healthcare company... ...assigned. Qualifications: • 5 years’ experience as a Maintenance Technician in an institutional…
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HVAC Technician jobs in Richmond, VA
HVAC technicians install, service, and repair heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, diagnosing refrigeration and electrical faults in homes and commercial buildings.
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$19–$45/hr
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and mechanical troubleshooting skills Complete service calls efficiently while exceeding customer expectations Perform general HVAC and refrigeration repairs including air conditioning units, gas furnaces, motors, and pu…
community, but around the world. In the role of Mechanical Engineer ( HVAC) , we'll count on you to: Coordinate the work of the mechanical... ...Engineers, Mechanical Project Coordinators or Mechanical CAD Technicians as…
Job Title : Commercial HVAC Service Technician Job Location : Richmond, VA Operating Company: Hobbs & Associates FLSA Status: Non-Exempt About: Hobbs & Associates - A member of the AIR Control Concepts family. Hobbs & As…
$30 - $50 per hour
Job Title : Traveling Commercial HVAC Service Technician Job Location : Global (traveling position) FLSA Status : Non-Exempt Pay Range : $30-50/hour DOE + travel stipends + premium benefits + potential sign-on bonus Read…
represent Bradley Mechanical, an industry leader in residential HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and home services. If you know... ...Opportunity to earn additional incentive compensation, with eligible technicians potentiall…
Job Details: HVAC Controls Service Technician Building Automation Systems (BAS) A respected and growing Building Automation and HVAC Controls contractor is seeking a hands-on BAS / HVAC Controls Service Technician to tro…
$39 - $46 per hour
Position Summary The HVAC Service Technician Class III-IV, Mission Critical Services is a fully independent and highly skilled service professional responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mission crit…
Siemens and the UA National Plumbers and Pipefitters Union operate under a Master Agreement regarding HVAC mechanical work, ensuring competitive wages, benefits, and pension. All candidates will either need to be a Union…
$22 - $35 per hour
Yellowstone Local is proud to represent Bradley Mechanical, an industry leader in residential HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and home services. If you're an HVAC technician who takes pride in accurate diagnostics, quality r…
$75k - $130k
Status: Non-Exempt Salary Range: $75,000 - $130,000 About: This role is responsible for driving the specification and sales of HVAC equipment, laboratory and critical room airflow control systems, indoor air quality solu…
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What hvac technicians earn in Richmond
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $19–$25 | $40k–$51k |
| Journeyman | $24–$33 | $50k–$69k |
| Master / Lead | $32–$45 | $67k–$94k |
Adjusted for the Richmond market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
EPA 608 certificationRefrigeration cycle diagnosisElectrical troubleshootingBrazing and pipe workHeat pumps and mini-splitsDuctwork and airflowManifold gauges and metersCustomer communication
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
A system is running but not cooling. Walk me through your diagnosis.
Show the sequence: filters and airflow first, then charge, superheat and subcooling, and electrical components. Ruling out the simple causes first signals experience.
What EPA 608 certification level do you hold?
State it directly, ideally Universal. If you also hold NATE or manufacturer certifications, this is the moment to list them.
How do you handle refrigerant recovery and the newer A2L refrigerants?
Describe proper recovery procedure and any experience with R-454B or R-32 handling requirements. Awareness of the refrigerant transition reads well.
Tell me about a callback you got. What went wrong and what did you change?
Own it briefly, explain the missed cause, and describe the habit you added, like verifying charge by measurement instead of rule of thumb.
What is your experience with heat pumps and mini-split systems?
Be specific about brands installed and serviced, inverter board diagnostics, and cold-climate installs. Demand for this experience keeps rising.
How do you talk a homeowner through a repair-versus-replace decision?
Explain giving honest numbers on age, refrigerant type, and efficiency, then letting the customer choose. Trust drives maintenance-agreement sales.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For hvac technicians specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Put your EPA 608 certification level in the first line; Universal is the strongest signal.
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Add NATE, OSHA 10, and manufacturer certifications such as Carrier, Trane, or Mitsubishi.
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Split residential and commercial experience, and name equipment: RTUs, heat pumps, mini-splits, furnaces.
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Quantify service work with calls per day, first-visit fix rate, or maintenance agreements sold.
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Mention experience with the A2L refrigerant transition (R-454B, R-32) to show you are current.
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List diagnostic tools you own, from digital manifolds to combustion analyzers.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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HVAC Apprentice
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HVAC Technician
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Senior or Lead Technician
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Service Manager or Contractor
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