Commercial HVAC Installation Specialist

Ace Hardware Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Detmer Mechanical, part of the Ace Hardware family, seeks an experienced HVAC pro to join our field service team. You will install generators, connect gas lines, and assemble heating and cooling systems on commercial and residential projects.

A background in ductwork, piping, oil systems, geothermal, and airflow is preferred, along with EPA Universal Certification and a valid driver's license. You will keep precise records, deliver outstanding customer interactions, and adapt to special

Qualifications

• Approximately 5+ years of commercial HVAC experience (preferred).
• Hands-on background with ductwork, piping, oil systems, geothermal, and airflow (preferred).
• EPA Universal Certification (preferred).
• Valid driver's license with a clean MVR.
• High personal quality standards with integrity and excellence.
• A growth mindset you're always learning and improving.
• Ability to move with urgency and perform under pressure.
• Team-first attitude and consistently positive demeanor.
• Reliable, dependable, and steady performance.

Responsibilities

• Install generators and related components, including gas line connections, for both commercial and residential projects.
• Assemble and set up heating and air-conditioning systems.
• Lay out, design, and install HVAC equipment, ductwork, and piping.
• Maintain accurate, detailed records of tasks performed and materials used.
• Uphold our reputation by delivering standout customer interactions at every step.
• Contribute to special assignments and step into additional duties as needed.

Skills

Commercial HVAC

Ductwork

Piping

Oil systems

Geothermal

Airflow

EPA Universal Certification

Valid driver's license

Customer-focused

Job description

Join a Growing Team with a Legacy of Helpful Service

Detmer Mechanical is part of the Ace Hardware family- carrying forward a century of helping neighbors. Through Ace Hardware Home Services, we bring trusted care to homes with offerings that include heating and cooling, plumbing, electrical, handyman work, and painting. Our mission: deliver reliable home preservation with the helpful spirit Ace is known for.

Your Day, Your Impact

Picture this: you arrive at a commercial site ready to transform comfort and efficiency. You verify plans, stage tools, and coordinate with teammates. By midday, you've set air-handling units, begun duct and piping runs, and captured progress notes. In the afternoon, you finalize gas line connections for a standby generator, check airflow, and ensure a clean, safe workspace - leaving the customer confident in our work and service.

What You’ll Tackle

• Install generators and related components, including gas line connections, for both commercial and residential projects.
• Assemble and set up heating and air-conditioning systems.
• Lay out, design, and install HVAC equipment, ductwork, and piping.
• Maintain accurate, detailed records of tasks performed and materials used.
• Uphold our reputation by delivering standout customer interactions at every step.
• Contribute to special assignments and step into additional duties as needed.

What Helps You Succeed

• Approximately 5+ years of commercial HVAC experience (preferred).
• Hands-on background with ductwork, piping, oil systems, geothermal, and airflow (preferred).
• EPA Universal Certification (preferred).
• Valid driver's license with a clean MVR.
• High personal quality standards with integrity and excellence.
• A growth mindset you're always learning and improving.
• Ability to move with urgency and perform under pressure.
• Team-first attitude and consistently positive demeanor.
• Reliable, dependable, and steady performance.

Physical Demands

• Lift up to 50 pounds regularly and work on/around HVAC units.
• Spend extended periods standing, kneeling, crawling, and climbing ladders.
• Work outdoors in both hot and cold weather conditions.
• Hear and speak clearly to exchange technical and safety information.

If you're energized by building comfortable, efficient spaces and want to grow with a mission-driven service brand, we’d love to meet you.