HVAC Technician

Join Flagstop — Top Workplace 2025 & 2026 (Richmond Times-Dispatch) + 12 culture badges including Innovation Top 5%, Trusted Leader, Supportive Managers, and more. Also recognized as a Fastest-Growing Company (Richmond BizSense) and one of the Top 50 largest car wash companies in the U.S. (Top 100 Conveyor Car Washes).

Are you an experienced HVAC tech ready to own the program instead of chasing contractor tickets? Flagstop is bringing HVAC service in-house, and we want YOU to be the licensed technician who builds it, keeping every heating and cooling unit across our portfolio running strong.

Employment Status: Full-Time, hourly, overtime eligible

Home Base: Chester, VA

Territory: About 31 locations across Greater Richmond, Chester, Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Ashland, Mechanicsville, Powhatan, Farmville, Charlottesville, Zion Crossroads, Kilmarnock and Williamsburg

Why Work With Us?

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Competitive Pay: Your pay starts at $32 to $35/hour based on your licenses and certifications

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Monthly Bonus: Earn up to $1,000 per month (up to $12,000 a year) and up to $3,000 per quarter (up to $12,000 a year) on top of your hourly pay, based on productivity, site results, and the problems you catch before they become breakdowns.

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Steady Schedule: Monday to Friday day shifts, with a rotating on-call shift for no-heat and no-cooling emergencies.

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Build Your Skills: Train the rest of our Facilities team on HVAC basics, and learn car wash systems from them, from conveyors and dryers to pumps and compressors.

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Company Vehicle: A company service vehicle, fuel card, stocked HVAC inventory, and a tools allowance.

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Exceptional Benefits: We take care of our team! Check out the benefits below to see why we are one of the "Top Workplaces" in Richmond, VA.

What You'll Do:

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Lead the fall heating and spring cooling PMs at every site, from burners, ignition and combustion analysis to coils, refrigerant, filters and thermostats.

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Diagnose and repair gas unit heaters, radiant tube heaters, ductless mini-splits (including Daikin), heat pumps, air handlers, rooftop units and furnaces.

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Handle manufacturer start-ups, warranty inspections, claims and parts returns so our warranties stay valid.

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Respond to no-heat calls in winter, including freeze protection for pits and tunnels, and no-cooling calls for offices and equipment rooms.

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Install and replace equipment at new acquisitions, renovations and new builds.

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Keep every HVAC asset accurate in MaintainX, and close work orders with photos, readings and parts used.

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Keep your van and the warehouse stocked with parts, filters and refrigerant.

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Scope and verify any work still sent to outside HVAC contractors, and recommend repair-versus-replace.

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Teach other Facilities Techs first-response HVAC skills, and pick up general car wash work orders when HVAC is slow.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

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Bring 5+ years of commercial or light-commercial HVAC service, including gas-fired unit and radiant heaters, ductless mini-splits and heat pumps.

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Hold EPA Section 608 Universal certification.

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Hold a Virginia DPOR HVAC Journeyman license or higher, plus the Virginia DPOR Gas Fitter designation (LP gas fitter a plus).

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Hold manufacturer warranty-service certifications for the brands in our fleet, or be ready to earn them within 12 months of hire.

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Troubleshoot electrical systems with confidence: controls, low-voltage circuits, motors, boards and ignition systems.

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Use your tech skills to manage work orders on a phone or tablet (MaintainX experience a plus).

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Enjoy teaching others and learning new things about the car wash every day.

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Hold a valid driver's license with a clean record, and be comfortable driving 50 to 150 miles a day between sites.

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Climb ladders and roof hatches, lift up to 75 lbs, and work outdoors and in wash tunnels in heat, cold and water.

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Share in after-hours on-call, especially during winter freeze events.

Bonus points for:

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Virginia HVAC Master license

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NATE certification

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Combustion analysis and venting experience on commercial heaters

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Experience in multi-site retail or car wash environments.

Benefits:Health & Wellness

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Comprehensive Health Coverage: Up to 100% covered monthly premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.

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Mental Health Support: Access up to 5 free counseling sessions per year.

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Free Life Insurance: $10,000 in free life insurance coverage.

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Supplemental Protection: Coverage options for Critical Illness, Hospital, Accident, and Short-Term Disability.

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Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for life's everyday challenges.

Financial Wellness & Rewards

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401(k) Retirement Match: 401(k) plan with up to a 3% company match to help build your future.

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Team Member Referral Program: Earn up to $300 for every referral hired to our team.

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Working Advantage Discounts: Exclusive discounts on flights, hotels, rental cars, entertainment, and more

Work-Life & Daily Perks

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Company Vehicle & Fuel Card: No wear and tear on your own car.

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Tools Allowance & Paid Certifications: We invest in your tools and your licenses.

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Free Ultimate Car Washes: Keep your vehicle clean on us!

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Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue paid time off to use when life happens.

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Free Uniform Shirts: Provided on day one so you're set up for success.

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Self-Service App: Easy-to-use mobile app to track your pay, manage schedule preferences, and more.

Growth, Culture & Community

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Leadership & Development: Ongoing training resources to build skills and step into leadership.

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Team Member Recognition: Formal recognition during team meetings and company newsletters

Ready to own HVAC for one of Richmond's fastest-growing companies? Apply today!

Flagstop is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.