The HVAC Install Lead is responsible for leading residential HVAC installation projects from start to finish. This role oversees install crews, ensures high-quality workmanship, maintains safety standards, and delivers an excellent customer experience while meeting company performance goals.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage HVAC installation crews on residential projects
Install complete HVAC systems including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, ductwork, and accessories
Ensure installations meet manufacturer specifications, local codes, and company quality standards
Read and interpret blueprints, job layouts, and system designs
Coordinate job site logistics, materials, and tools
Train, mentor, and support install helpers and junior technicians
Communicate professionally with homeowners and answer basic system questions
Complete job documentation, photos, and paperwork accurately
Perform system start-ups, testing, and commissioning
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized job site
Identify potential issues and proactively recommend solutions
Work closely with dispatch, sales, and management teams
Qualifications
4–6+ years of residential HVAC installation experience
Prior leadership or crew-lead experience preferred
Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, airflow, duct design, and controls
Ability to read wiring diagrams and installation manuals
EPA Certification (required)
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to lift heavy equipment and work in attics, crawlspaces, and rooftops
Preferred Certifications (Not Required)
Local or state HVAC license
What We Offer
Competitive pay with performance incentives
Steady, year-round work
Paid training and advancement opportunities
Company vehicle and tools
Benefits package (health, dental, vision, PTO, 401K plus up to 3% match)
Supportive team environment with growth potential
Work Schedule
Full-time - Start 7:30AM to TBD
Monday–Friday with occasional overtime as needed
Numbers & Facts
Location
TROY, MI
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Blueprintsunmatched
Commissioningunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Experienceunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Electrical Wiringunmatched
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)unmatched
HVACunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
Heavy Liftingunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Installation Guideunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Pumpsunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Salesunmatched
System Start-Upunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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