Residential HVAC Installer

Fountain Comfort Group • Full-time • Auburndale, Florida, United States • $60,000 / year • 3m ago

HVAC Install Technician - Residential

Snowbird Heating, Cooling and Plumbing – Join the Snowbird Team!

Location: Polk County and Surrounding Areas

Snowbird Heating, Cooling and Plumbing

Join the trusted team at Snowbird, a leading provider of exceptional residential services in the Polk County area. We are committed to quality installations, customer satisfaction, and providing a supportive, professional environment for our technicians. If you are a skilled, detail-oriented HVAC professional specializing in system diagnosis and repair, and are looking for a long-term career with excellent benefits, we want to hear from you.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Residential HVAC Installer to manage the complete installation and change-out of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in residential properties. This role requires expertise in reading blueprints, performing system startup, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to safe, high-quality work according to manufacturer specifications and local codes.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

System Installation: Perform complete residential HVAC system installations and change-outs, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, air handlers, coils, and duct modifications.
Blueprint & Design Execution: Read, interpret, and accurately execute installation plans, schematics, and job specifications to ensure proper sizing, venting, and placement.
Refrigerant & Line Set Work: Properly evacuate, pressure-test, and charge refrigerant into new systems, ensuring leak-free connections and adherence to EPA regulations.
Electrical & Mechanical Connections: Install, connect, and safely wire HVAC units, thermostats (including smart/communicating models), and related electrical components.
Quality Assurance & Startup: Complete system start-up, commissioning, testing, and balancing to ensure optimal performance, efficiency, and customer comfort before project close-out.
Compliance: Strictly adhere to all relevant local, state, and national building codes, regulations, and safety standards (OSHA, EPA).
Customer Experience: Professionally communicate the scope of work, timeline, and demonstrate the operation of the new system to the homeowner. Ensure the work site is clean and orderly upon completion.
Documentation: Accurately complete installation checklists, time logs, warranty information, and inventory tracking for all materials used.
Collaboration: Work effectively with lead technicians, apprentices, and other trades (electricians, plumbers) to ensure project timelines are met.

Required Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of 1 year of verifiable experience (Preferred) specifically in residential HVAC system installation and replacement.
Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of current installation best practices, venting requirements, fuel lines, and ductwork principles.
Tools & Equipment: Proficiency in using installation tools, including brazing torches, sheet metal tools, power tools, and vacuum pumps.
Communication: Excellent verbal communication and professional interaction skills with team members and homeowners.
Mobility: Valid state-issued Driver's License and a clean driving record.
Physical Stamina: Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, work at heights, and maneuver in tight/confined spaces (attics, crawlspaces) and in various weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

Current EPA Section 608 Universal Certification is strongly preferred (Type I and Type II minimum).
NATE Certification (Installation specialty).
Completion of an accredited HVAC technical school program or a formal apprenticeship.
Experience with advanced sheet metal fabrication and duct modification.

Benefits & Compensation

Snowbird Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing offers a highly competitive total compensation package, acknowledging the critical role our Installers play:

Competitive Pay: Based on experience and proven installation proficiency (W-2 position).
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.
Retirement: 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays.
Professional Growth: Consistent opportunities for paid training and manufacturer certifications.
Support & Resources:
Company Installation Vehicle provided for work travel.
Company-provided major installation equipment and specialized tools.
Company-provided uniform and laundry service.

Fountain Comfort Group is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our team and our customers. Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review.

Fountain Comfort Group and its group of companies are proud to be Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran-friendly employers.

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

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