Boiler Install Lead

Great Dane Heating, Cooling, Electrical & Plumbing; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Company vehicles

Paid time off

Tools provided

Uniform provided

Tablet provided

Apprenticeship programs

License incentive payout

Job summary

Great Dane Heating & Air Conditioning is seeking an experienced Residential Boiler Install Lead to manage high-quality boiler installations in residential homes. You will direct helpers and apprentices, ensuring installations meet manufacturer specs and local codes.

Strong hydronic heating knowledge is required. Responsibilities include startup, commissioning, and diagnosing installation issues, while maintaining a safe, organized job site.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of residential boiler/hydronic installation experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of residential boiler systems and hydronic heating.
• Experience piping boilers, circulators, zone valves, expansion tanks and related components.

Responsibilities

• Lead residential boiler and hydronic installations from removal through startup and commissioning.
• Direct helpers or apprentices on the job to ensure safety and quality.
• Read and interpret manufacturer specifications, piping diagrams, wiring diagrams, and installation instructions.
• Educate homeowners on operation and basic maintenance of their boiler system.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Boiler installation

Hydronic heating

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Read diagrams

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We are looking for an experienced Residential Boiler Install Lead to join our team. This position is ideal for a skilled HVAC professional with strong hands-on experience installing residential hydronic and boiler heating systems who is comfortable leading installations from start to finish.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Affordable, High Quality Health Care options (company pays 70%)
• Company subsidized Health Savings Accounts
• Employer-Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Consistent, Year-Round Work – We keep our teams busy in every season
• 401(k) with Significant Company Match – Plan for your future while you build your career
• Fully Stocked Company Vehicles -So you can focus on the job and get started quickly
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, floating holidays, and PTO
• Company-Provided Tools, Uniform, and Tablet
• Employee and Family Discounts
• Apprenticeship Programs and On-the-Job Training – Learn quickly and grow your career
• Trades License Incentive Payout Program – Earn cash incentives for achieving key licensing milestones! We recognize the value of your hard work and investment in professional growth—when you obtain or upgrade your trade license, you’ll receive a financial reward for your accomplishment
• Positive, Team-Focused Culture

Position Overview:

As a Boiler Install Lead, you’ll be responsible for completing high-quality residential boiler installations, directing helpers or apprentices on the job, and ensuring every system is installed safely, efficiently, and according to manufacturer specifications and local codes.

Lead residential boiler and hydronic heating system installations from removal through startup and commissioning.

Install and replace high-efficiency boilers, conventional boilers, combination boilers, indirect water heaters, pumps, expansion tanks, zone controls, valves, piping, and related components.

Perform piping modifications and ensure proper system layout, flow, venting, drainage, and controls.

Complete boiler changeouts and system upgrades in existing residential homes.

Diagnose installation-related issues and make necessary adjustments to ensure proper system operation.

Perform system startup, testing, purging, and commissioning.

Read and interpret manufacturer specifications, piping diagrams, wiring diagrams, and installation instructions.

Ensure all work meets local codes, manufacturer requirements, and Great Dane's quality and safety standards.

Lead and provide hands-on direction to install helpers and apprentices while on the job.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Communicate professionally with homeowners throughout the installation process.

Educate homeowners on the operation and basic maintenance of their new boiler system.

Complete required job documentation and communicate installation progress or concerns with the Install Manager.

Maintain company tools, equipment, and assigned vehicle.

What Does It Take?

• 3+ years of residential boiler/hydronic installation experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of residential boiler systems and hydronic heating.
• Experience with boiler piping, circulators, zone valves, expansion tanks, air elimination, controls, and related components.
• Experience installing high-efficiency and condensing boiler systems.
• Ability to independently complete residential boiler installations from start to finish.
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical skills.
• Working knowledge of applicable HVAC, plumbing, gas, electrical, and mechanical codes related to boiler installation.
• Ability to read piping and wiring diagrams.
• Experience leading or training installers, helpers, or apprentices preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of residential HVAC installation work

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, and work in confined spaces. Technicians must be able to lift and carry up to 50–75 pounds, safely use ladders, tools, and equipment, and work in attics, crawl spaces, basements, and outdoor environments with varying temperatures and conditions.

EEOC statement: Atrium Home Services and its affiliated companies are dedicated equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work) and will not be discriminated against based on such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.