Lead HVAC Installer

Blue Collar Services • Full-time • Villa Park, Illinois, United States • $72,800 - $93,600 / year • 2m ago

Benefits:

Health insurance
Paid time off
Signing bonus
Vision insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Company car
Competitive salary
Dental insurance

Lead HVAC Installer

Earn Up to $93,600 + $5,000 Signing Bonus

Are you an experienced HVAC installer who can take ownership of complex projects and deliver high-quality work from start to finish?

We are hiring a Lead HVAC Installer with strong residential, commercial, boiler, and hydronic installation experience. This position is ideal for a skilled professional who can independently manage installations, solve problems in the field, communicate professionally with customers, and provide direction to helpers or apprentices.

What We Offer

Full-time, year-round work

Health, Dental, Life insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Company vehicle opportunities for qualified team members
Modern tools and equipment
Supportive team environment
Career advancement with a growing organization

Your Responsibilities

As the Lead HVAC Installer, you will:

Independently manage residential and commercial installation projects from start to finish

Install furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, ductless mini-splits, boilers, tankless water heaters, and commercial systems
Complete cast-iron and condensing boiler installations
Perform boiler piping and hydronic system work
Complete copper water piping using soft soldering, brazing, and ProPress
Wire HVAC equipment, controls, thermostats, and accessories
Start up, test, and commission newly installed systems
Confirm proper system operation, safety, and performance
Read installation plans and follow manufacturer specifications
Ensure work complies with applicable codes and quality standards
Organize job sites and assign responsibilities to helpers or apprentices
Safely assist with ladder-lift and crane-assisted equipment setting
Maintain accurate job documentation
Explain system operation and maintenance to customers
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

What You’ll Need

At least five years of HVAC installation experience

Ability to independently complete residential and commercial HVAC installations
Strong experience with furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, ductless systems, and commercial equipment
Excellent troubleshooting and installation skills
Ability to organize projects and direct helpers when assigned
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Ability to lift and move HVAC equipment
Willingness to work in attics, basements, crawlspaces, mechanical rooms, rooftops, and outdoor environments

Boiler and Hydronic Experience Is Required

Candidates must have:

Hands-on cast-iron boiler installation experience

Condensing boiler installation experience
Advanced boiler piping and hydronic system knowledge
Strong copper water piping and soldering skills
Experience with soft soldering, brazing, and ProPress
The ability to immediately run boiler installations with little to no additional training

Preferred Qualifications

EPA Certification

NATE Certification
Tankless water heater installation experience
Experience training or mentoring apprentices and helpers
Employees must remain actively employed and in good standing at each milestone to receive the applicable payment. Unpaid future installments will be forfeited if employment ends before the corresponding payment date.