Lead HVAC Installer

Hickory • Full-time • Worcester, Massachusetts, United States • $33 - $38 / hour • 1d ago

Lead HVAC Installer
Modern Energy, a Hickory company · Worcester, MA · Full-time · In person
$33.00 – $38.00 per hour + bonuses and performance incentives

Modern Energy is a five-star, Inc. 5000 heat pump, insulation, and solar installer serving Worcester County and Greater Boston, and we’re adding a Lead HVAC Installer to our Worcester team. You’ll lead residential installs from start to finish, including cold-climate heat pumps, ductless mini-splits, and full HVAC systems. You’ll also guide apprentices on the job, and you’ll have a fully equipped company vehicle, an iPad, and pro-grade tools.

What you get

$33–$38/hour based on experience, licenses, and certifications, plus bonuses and performance rewards
Fully equipped company vehicle
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company contribution
Paid time off
iPad and company phone
Uniforms and professional-grade tools
Clear advancement paths into crew lead, VRF and commercial systems, and leadership

What you’ll do

Lead residential installs: ducted and ductless heat pumps, mini-splits, central AC, furnaces, and air handlers
Run line sets, condensate lines, and low-voltage wiring; set and mount indoor and outdoor units
Pressure test, evacuate, charge, and commission systems to manufacturer specs
Fabricate and modify ductwork as needed
Train and guide apprentices on the job and set the standard for quality on every install
Keep job sites clean, protect customers’ homes, and walk homeowners through their new system
Document installs and Mass Save® rebate paperwork on your iPad
Work to Massachusetts code, safety standards, and manufacturer specs

What you bring
Must-haves:

3+ years of residential HVAC installation experience
EPA 608 certification
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in attics, basements, crawlspaces, and on ladders and roofs
Authorized to work in the United States

Nice to have:

EPA 608 Universal certification
Heat pump and ductless mini-split install experience (Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, etc.)
MA Sheet Metal or Refrigeration license
Experience leading or training a small install crew

Why Modern Energy
We’re building the Northeast’s leading sustainable heat installation and service company, and we do it by living five values: Put Employees First, Treat Everyone with Respect, Delight Customers, Raise the Bar, and Get Things Done. We’re a participating Mass Save® contractor with a five-star reputation for quality work, and we invest in the people who earn it.

How to apply
Apply in minutes, no cover letter needed. You’ll get a quick phone screen, then an interview with our team to talk about your experience and where you want to go. We respond to every qualified applicant within 2-5 business days.

Modern Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.

Pay: $33.00 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

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