HVAC Lead Installer

Established HVAC company in Southern Connecticut with over 50 years of service is seeking a full-time, hands-on HVAC Lead Installer.

In this role, you will be installing high-efficiency equipment while leading a small, tightly-knit team of up to 3 installers. We are looking for a natural leader who takes deep pride in their craftsmanship, can independently problem-solve on site, and values excellent customer communication.

This position offers exceptional job stability—we have a strong backlog of local projects and have never had a single layoff in the last three years. You will also work directly under an easygoing General Manager with 30 years of industry experience.

Why Join Us?

• Top-Tier Pay: $35.00 to $50.00 per hour based on your experience level.

• Consistent Work & Stability: Backlog of long-term projects (including several upcoming apartment complexes) ensures zero seasonal downsizes.

• True Work-Life Balance: Standard schedule is 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Overtime is optional, highly respected, and never forced down your throat.

• Keep It Local: Most job sites are within a comfortable 15 to 20-minute drive from the shop.

• Growth & Future Leadership: Upward mobility is available, with the potential to train into the General Manager role over the next few years.

• Outstanding Reputation: We maintain a flawless 5-star Google review rating for our quality of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-on Installation: Actively install and commission residential and light commercial HVAC systems, including gas heating, central AC, heat pumps, and ductless mini-splits.

• Crew Leadership: Direct, train, and mentor a small installation crew (1 to 3 people) on daily tasks.

• Site Management & Schematics: Read blueprints, fabricate/layout sheet metal, and problem-solve layout modifications directly with builders on your feet.

• Quality & Commissioning: Perform brazing, pressure testing, evacuation, system startups, and airflow/combustion checks.

• Client Relations: Treat customer property with absolute respect and clearly explain system operations without using heavy technical jargon.

Required Qualifications

• Experience Requirement: 5+ years of HVAC installation experience is preferred, with a strong focus on residential systems.

• Mandatory Leadership: Minimum of 3+ years of direct experience leading an installation crew. (Note: We are looking for an established leader who can independently run a job from day one; we cannot accept senior installers without prior formal crew leadership experience).

• Technical Skills: Confident sheet metal/ductwork fabrication skills and a broad knowledge of electrical wiring diagrams and system controls.

• Tools & Licensing: Must possess your own set of trade tools and hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

• Physical Fitness: Ability to lift heavy equipment and work comfortably in tight or challenging spaces like attics, basements, and crawlspaces.

Preferred Qualifications

• EPA 608 Universal Certification is highly preferred, though we are willing to hire the right leader without it and help you achieve it.

• Experience with communicating thermostats, high-efficiency systems, NATE certification, or OSHA safety training.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive hourly pay ($35–$50/hr) + optional overtime opportunities.

• 401(k) retirement plan with a 2% company match.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays scaled flexibly up to 3–4 weeks based on your total years in the trade.

• Health insurance options.

• Company-provided installation service van.

• Paid ongoing vendor training and certifications scheduled annually.

You should be proficient in:

• HVAC
• HVAC Service & Installation

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• HVAC Systems