Field Manager & Lead HVAC Installer — Diagnostics & Leadership

Trustal Recruiting; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully supported company vehicle

Health & wellness benefits

401(k) with 3% company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Quarterly bonus pool

Job summary

Viking Air in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking a Field Manager / Lead Installer to guide field operations and drive high-quality HVAC installations across the Tampa Bay area.

You will oversee unit installations, perform advanced diagnostics, mentor helpers, and ensure compliance with codes while optimizing system performance in Florida's heat. This role blends leadership with hands-on technical mastery.

Qualifications

• Experience leading HVAC field teams and overseeing installs.
• Strong diagnostic skills for complex residential/commercial systems.
• Knowledge of variable-speed inverter equipment and electronics.
• Ability to mentor helpers into lead technicians and verify job readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead morning operations and weekly planning meetings.
• Oversee new unit installations and ductwork per specs and codes.
• Perform advanced diagnostics and troubleshoot root causes.
• Master inverter technology and ensure system peak efficiency.
• Manage staging, material verification, and pre-job checklists.

Skills

Field leadership

Diagnostics

HVAC systems

Inverter tech

Electrical/electronics

Mentoring

Job description

Viking Air in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking a Field Manager / Lead Installer to guide field operations and drive high-quality HVAC installations across the Tampa Bay area.

You will oversee unit installations, perform advanced diagnostics, mentor helpers, and ensure compliance with codes while optimizing system performance in Florida's heat. This role blends leadership with hands-on technical mastery.