Residential HVAC/R Installer / Technician

MOGOVOLT • Full-time • Seattle, Washington State, United States • $40 - $55 / hour • 3w ago

MOGOVOLT Heating & Cooling

MOGOVOLT Heating & Cooling is looking for a residential HVAC/R installer or technician to help build out our heating and cooling division.

This role is focused on residential HVAC installation, refrigerant work, equipment placement, line-set routing, condensate routing, startup, and commissioning. Electrical installation work is handled separately by MOGOVOLT’s electrical division.

Pay

$40–$55/hour, depending on experience, EPA certification, and ability to work independently
Additional performance-based compensation may be available based on installation quality, reliability, productivity, and ability to run work independently

Primary Work

Install residential mini-split systems
Install ductless indoor heads and outdoor condenser units
Install heat pump outdoor units connected to indoor air handlers
Install heat pump outdoor units connected to furnace / coil systems
Route and secure refrigerant line sets
Route condensate drains and condensate pump discharge lines where required
Perform pressure testing, evacuation, refrigerant handling, and startup procedures
Assist with system commissioning and final verification
Decommission existing HVAC equipment where allowed by license, permit, and company scope
Coordinate with electricians, plumbers, general contractors, and homeowners during installations

Required Skills

Residential HVAC installation experience
Ability to install indoor and outdoor HVAC equipment
Ability to work with refrigerant lines, evacuation, pressure testing, charging, and startup procedures
Understanding of mini-split systems, heat pumps, air handlers, furnaces, and basic ducted HVAC layouts
Ability to identify proper equipment placement, clearances, condensate routing, line-set routing, and service access
Ability to read installation manuals and follow manufacturer requirements
Ability to perform clean, organized work in finished residential homes
Ability to communicate clearly with the office, crew, and customer

Required Certifications / Licensing

EPA Section 608 certification required for refrigerant handling
Residential HVAC installation experience required
Valid driver’s license required

Preferred Experience

Mini-split installation
Heat pump installation
Furnace and coil system installation
Air handler installation
Refrigerant recovery, evacuation, pressure testing, and charging
Condensate pump and drain routing
Thermostat and control coordination
Startup documentation and commissioning checklists
Residential retrofit work in occupied homes
Familiarity with gas furnace systems preferred
Gas piping or gas appliance connection experience preferred only where allowed by proper licensing and permit requirements

Responsibilities

Install HVAC equipment according to manufacturer specifications
Route and secure refrigerant lines, condensate drains, and related system components
Pressure test, evacuate, and prepare systems for startup
Charge or verify refrigerant charge where applicable
Assist with commissioning and decommissioning of equipment
Verify basic system operation after installation
Maintain a clean and safe work area
Protect floors, walls, finishes, landscaping, and customer property
Document installation details, photos, model numbers, and startup information
Communicate material needs, jobsite issues, and change conditions clearly
Coordinate electrical needs with MOGOVOLT’s licensed electrical crew

Ideal Candidate

Takes pride in clean residential work
Understands that HVAC is a system, not just equipment replacement
Can think through the installation path before starting work
Is comfortable working in crawlspaces, attics, garages, mechanical rooms, and finished living spaces
Can work independently but also coordinate with a broader electrical/HVAC team
Is careful with refrigerant handling, gas-system coordination, condensate routing, and manufacturer requirements
Wants to help build a serious residential HVAC division with long-term standards

Work Type