Lead HVAC Installer

Tuck & Howell Plumbing, Heating & Air • Full-time • Duncan, South Carolina, United States • $80,000 - $100,000 / year • 22h ago

Company Name: Tuck & Howell Plumbing, Heating & Air

Position: HVAC Lead Installer

Pay Range: $80K-$100K a year plus bonuses!

Compensation Breakdown:

Hourly: $26-$32 per hour depending on experience
Annual Range: $80k - $100k a year
Monthly bonus depending on the company meeting budget

Location: Duncan, SC

Schedule:

Full-Time
7-4pm, Monday - Friday with limited weekend work
Possible overtime if necessary

Benefits:

Health Insurance
2 weeks of PTO after 90 days (accrued)
Take-home truck + gas card
7+ paid holidays
Ongoing training + real growth path
Monthly one-on-ones for career development (not just a check-in—we actually help you map your future)
401k match up to 4%
50% Gym membership
Company tools + gear
Team events, breakfasts, and a crew that actually enjoys working together

Requirements:

Minimum of 3 years of HVAC experience with a minimum of 2 years of lead installer experience
Willingness to invest time in training seminars and classes
Participate in Company meetings as necessary
Must be able to take directions from leadership
Valid driver's license and insurable by a company insurance carrier
Excellent communication and soft skills
Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
Ability to train entry-level installers
Ability to follow directions given, both verbally and in writing
Must possess basic safety knowledge of tools and surroundings including how to safely use a ladder
Ability to insulate ductwork per code
Ability to build platforms per code

Desired Qualifications:

Familiarity with residential and commercial HVAC
Service Titan software experience

Position Summary:

At Tuck & Howell Plumbing, Heating & Air, the HVAC Lead Installer leads residential and light commercial installs while helping maintain the company’s trusted reputation built since 1969. This role also helps mentor and develop junior installers, creating the next generation of skilled technicians. With $80K–$100K pay, bonuses, a take-home truck, and real growth opportunities, this is more than a job—it’s a long-term career with a team that values craftsmanship, leadership, and loyalty.

The ideal candidate is a driven, team-first technician who takes pride in clean installs, strong customer service, and leading by example. If you’re competitive, dependable, coachable, and detail-oriented while enjoying a culture built around brotherhood, accountability, and having fun together, you’ll thrive here.

Core Responsibilities:

Install and remove HVAC equipment and flexible ductwork to code
Support and connect ductwork with screws per code
Run duct cleaning machines and clean dryer vents
Prep job sites with drop cloths and floor protectors; move furniture carefully
Leave every job site cleaner than you found it
Use safety gear daily — gloves, back brace, lifting harness, safety glasses — and watch out for your team
Work safely off 10' step ladders and extension ladders
Keep your truck clean and stocked; pick up parts from distributors as needed
Operate company vehicles safely; report tool or vehicle issues immediately
Complete invoices, estimates, orders, inventory, and timecards accurately
Use service software on a mobile device to manage workflow
Check materials out through warehouse inventory
Earn positive Google reviews
Follow supervisor instructions; train entry-level installers
Other duties as assigned

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

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