HVAC Install Assistant (Dayton Market)

Five Star Group; Xenia (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Company HSA contributions with HDHP

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Paid Time Off + 6 Paid Holidays

Five Star Home Services home plan or $

Job summary

Five Star Home Services in Xenia, OH is seeking an HVAC Install Assistant to work with an Install Lead, learning to remove old equipment and install new residential HVAC systems. You will learn to safely handle tools, make low- and line-voltage connections, and prepare copper lines while adhering to company standards.

The role offers hands-on training, room to grow into HVAC Installer and beyond, and a pay rate of $19.00–$23.00 per hour with weekly pay and comprehensive benefits after probation.

Qualifications

• Must be dependable and eager to learn.
• Mechanically inclined and comfortable with hands-on work.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in tight spaces.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Willing to obtain EPA Section 608 Certification within 3–6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the removal and installation of residential furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, and related HVAC equipment.
• Safely use HVAC tools, equipment, and materials.
• Assist with low- and line-voltage electrical connections.
• Install and prepare copper refrigerant lines, including learning proper brazing and soldering techniques.
• Assist with gas piping and equipment connections.
• Follow manufacturer specifications and Five Star installation standards.
• Protect customers' homes and maintain a clean, organized jobsite.
• Keep installation vehicles, tools, and materials organized and properly stocked.
• Work efficiently with your Install Lead to complete installations on schedule.
• Communicate professionally with customers and teammates.
• Participate in classroom, technical, and on-the-job training to continually develop your HVAC skills.

Skills

Dependable

Mechanically inclined

Attention to detail

Team player

Valid driver’s license

Tools

EPA Section 608 Certification

Job description

Five Star Home Services is a family-owned residential HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical company that has served Ohio communities for more than 50 years.

Our mission is simple: WE SERVE THOSE IN NEED.

That commitment extends beyond our customers. Through our Profit on Purpose program, Five Star donates 10% of our profits back to the communities we serve, including significant support for individuals and families impacted by addiction and recovery.

We're looking for people who want to do great work, take care of customers, and build a career with a company that invests in its people and its communities.

Five Star Home Services is looking for an HVAC Install Assistant to work alongside experienced HVAC Install Leads installing heating and cooling systems in our customers' homes.

We're looking for someone who's dependable, mechanically inclined, comfortable working with their hands, and serious about learning a skilled trade.

You’ll receive hands‑on training while developing the technical skills needed to advance into an HVAC Installer and beyond.

WHAT YOU GET

• $19-$23/hour
• Weekly pay
• Company HSA contributions with HDHP enrollment
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match after 90 days
• Paid Time Off + 6 Paid Holidays
• Choose Your Five Star Benefit: Select a Five Star Home Services Home Maintenance Plan for your home (or a direct relative's home if you're not a homeowner) OR receive $150 in Five Star Company Store credits each quarter
• Company-Paid Benefits: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, $25,000 Life Insurance, Maternity & Paternity Pay, and Employee Assistance Program
• Additional Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, Voluntary Life, Norton LifeLock & Spot Pet Insurance
• Career advancement opportunities as you develop your skills and experience

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As an HVAC Install Assistant, you'll work directly with an experienced Install Lead to remove existing heating and cooling equipment and install new residential HVAC systems.

You’ll learn how to:

• Assist with the removal and installation of residential furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, and related HVAC equipment
• Safely use HVAC tools, equipment, and materials
• Assist with low- and line-voltage electrical connections
• Install and prepare copper refrigerant lines, including learning proper brazing and soldering techniques
• Assist with gas piping and equipment connections
• Follow manufacturer specifications and Five Star installation standards
• Protect customers' homes and maintain a clean, organized jobsite
• Keep installation vehicles, tools, and materials organized and properly stocked
• Work efficiently with your Install Lead to complete installations on schedule
• Communicate professionally with customers and teammates
• Participate in classroom, technical, and on-the-job training to continually develop your HVAC skills

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for someone who:

• Is dependable and shows up ready to work and learn
• Enjoys working with their hands and learning how things work
• Can follow instructions and work effectively as part of a two-person or installation team
• Pays attention to detail and takes pride in doing things correctly
• Is comfortable working in attics, crawl spaces, basements, and other residential environments
• Can safely work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions
• Can regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally assist with heavier equipment
• Has a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Is comfortable using basic mobile technology and applications
• Is willing to obtain EPA Section 608 Certification within 3–6 months of employment

Already have your EPA 608 Certification or some HVAC, construction, mechanical, electrical, or other skilled‑trades experience? Even better—but it's not required.

BUILD A CAREER, NOT JUST EXPERIENCE

This position is designed to give you the opportunity to learn residential HVAC installation from experienced professionals while getting paid to develop your skills.

As you demonstrate technical proficiency, reliability, quality workmanship, and the ability to take on greater responsibility, you'll have opportunities to continue developing toward positions such as:

Your advancement depends on the skills you develop and your performance—not simply how long you've been here.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Our strongest Install Assistants:

• Show up ready to work and learn
• Ask questions and apply what they're taught
• Take care of tools, equipment, and customers' property
• Work with urgency without sacrificing safety or quality
• Pay attention to the details that prevent mistakes and callbacks
• Help keep the jobsite clean, safe, and organized
• Take feedback seriously and continually improve
• Want to become more skilled and take on greater responsibility

If you're dependable, willing to work hard, and ready learn a skilled trade with room to grow, we'd like to meet you.

No HVAC experience? That's okay. Bring the work ethic—we'll help you build the skills.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00–$23.00 per hour