HVAC Technician

Flagstop Car Wash•Chesterfield, VA

27d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Flagstop is bringing HVAC service in-house and is hiring a licensed technician to build and manage HVAC service across approximately 31 locations in the Greater Richmond region and surrounding communities. The role is based in Chester, Virginia, and involves maintaining heating and cooling equipment across the company’s portfolio. The technician leads seasonal preventive maintenance, diagnoses and repairs a range of commercial and light-commercial HVAC systems, responds to heating and cooling emergencies, and installs or replaces equipment at acquisitions, renovations, and new builds. The technician also manages HVAC assets and work orders in MaintainX, maintains vehicle and warehouse inventory, oversees work performed by outside contractors, and trains other Facilities Technicians in HVAC first-response skills. When HVAC work is slow, the technician may take on general car wash work orders. This is a full-time, hourly, overtime-eligible position. The schedule is Monday through Friday day shifts, with rotating after-hours on-call coverage for emergencies, particularly during winter freeze events. The listed salary range is $30.00–$35.00 per hour; the description also states pay starts at $32–$35 per hour based on licenses and certifications. A monthly productivity and site-results bonus of up to $1,000 is available. The role involves traveling approximately 50 to 150 miles per day between sites, driving a company service vehicle, working outdoors and in wash tunnels in heat, cold, and water, climbing ladders and roof hatches, and lifting up to 75 pounds. Flagstop provides a company vehicle and fuel card, stocked HVAC inventory, a tools allowance, and paid certifications. The company describes itself as a Top Workplace for 2025 and 2026 and an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

At least 5 years of commercial or light-commercial HVAC service experience, including gas-fired unit and radiant heaters, ductless mini-splits, and heat pumps.
EPA Section 608 Universal certification.
Virginia DPOR HVAC Journeyman license or higher.
Virginia DPOR Gas Fitter designation.
Manufacturer warranty-service certifications for the brands in the company's fleet, or readiness to earn them within 12 months of hire.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems, including controls, low-voltage circuits, motors, boards, and ignition systems.
Ability to manage work orders using a phone or tablet.
Valid driver's license with a clean record.
Comfort driving 50 to 150 miles a day between sites.
Ability to climb ladders and roof hatches, lift up to 75 pounds, and work outdoors and in wash tunnels in heat, cold, and water.
Willingness to participate in after-hours on-call coverage.

Nice To Haves

Virginia HVAC Master license.
NATE certification.
Combustion analysis and venting experience on commercial heaters.
Experience in multi-site retail or car wash environments.
LP gas fitter designation.
MaintainX experience.

Responsibilities

Lead fall heating and spring cooling preventive maintenance at every site, including burners, ignition, combustion analysis, coils, refrigerant, filters, and thermostats.
Diagnose and repair gas unit heaters, radiant tube heaters, ductless mini-splits, heat pumps, air handlers, rooftop units, and furnaces.
Handle manufacturer start-ups, warranty inspections, claims, and parts returns to maintain warranty validity.
Respond to winter no-heat calls, including freeze protection for pits and tunnels, and no-cooling calls for offices and equipment rooms.
Install and replace equipment at new acquisitions, renovations, and new builds.
Maintain accurate HVAC asset records in MaintainX and close work orders with photos, readings, and parts used.
Keep the service vehicle and warehouse stocked with parts, filters, and refrigerant.
Scope and verify work assigned to outside HVAC contractors and recommend repair-versus-replace decisions.
Teach other Facilities Technicians HVAC first-response skills.
Take on general car wash work orders when HVAC work is slow.
Share rotating after-hours on-call coverage, especially during winter freeze events.
Travel between sites across the company's territory, approximately 50 to 150 miles per day.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with monthly premiums covered up to 100%.
Up to five free mental health counseling sessions per year.
$10,000 in free life insurance coverage.
Supplemental coverage options for critical illness, hospital, accident, and short-term disability.
Free Employee Assistance Program.
401(k) plan with up to a 3% company match.
Team member referral program offering up to $300 for each referral hired.
Working Advantage discounts on flights, hotels, rental cars, entertainment, and more.
Company service vehicle and fuel card.
Tools allowance and paid certifications.
Free Ultimate Car Washes.
Accrued paid time off.
Free uniform shirts provided on day one.
Self-service mobile app for tracking pay, managing schedule preferences, and more.
Ongoing training resources and opportunities to build skills and step into leadership.
Formal team member recognition during team meetings and company newsletters.
Monthly bonus of up to $1,000 based on productivity, site results, and problems identified before breakdowns.