HVAC Install Helper

The Contractor Consultants; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Tool replacement program

Uniforms provided

Company vehicle

Referral bonuses

Monthly perks

Sales contests

Annual company outings

Job summary

Rays Heating and Cooling in Santa Clarita, CA is hiring an HVAC Install Helper to support residential and commercial installations. This entry-level role offers hands-on learning with experienced techs in a family-owned setting, plus paid apprenticeships and industry certifications.

You will assist with installation, transport gear, set up job sites, and learn ductwork, piping, and mechanical assembly while maintaining safe, clean work areas and pursuing further qualifications.

Qualifications

• 1 year of hands-on residential HVAC installation experience.
• Willingness to learn mechanical and HVAC installation techniques.
• Ability to perform physical labor and work onsite in various field environments.
• Reliable attendance and a strong commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead technicians with the daily installation of residential and commercial HVAC systems.
• Transport equipment, tools, and materials safely to and from job sites across the region.
• Prepare job sites by setting up safety equipment, staging tools, and organizing work areas.
• Learn proper ductwork, piping, and mechanical assembly techniques through direct field training.
• Maintain clean and safe job site environments during and after equipment installation.
• Complete safety training and earn certifications including OSHA, Fall Protection, and lift operation.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Safety-minded

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

HVAC Install Helper — Support Residential and Commercial Systems with Rays Heating and Cooling

Job Overview

• Company: Rays Heating and Cooling
• Salary/Pay Rate: $20–$28 per hour plus Generous Performance Bonuses
• Location: Santa Clarita, CA
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: Residential and Commercial HVAC Installations
• Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: Valid Driver’s License

The Opportunity

You will play an essential role in delivering high-quality residential and commercial HVAC solutions across Santa Clarita and surrounding areas. This entry-level position offers hands-on experience alongside skilled technicians in a supportive, family-owned business culture. You will build a lasting career in the HVAC industry while gaining access to paid apprenticeships and industry certifications.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Assist lead technicians with the daily installation of residential and commercial HVAC systems.
• Transport equipment, tools, and materials safely to and from job sites across the region.
• Prepare job sites by setting up safety equipment, staging tools, and organizing work areas.
• Learn proper ductwork, piping, and mechanical assembly techniques through direct field training.
• Maintain clean and safe job site environments during and after equipment installation.
• Complete safety training and earn certifications including OSHA, Fall Protection, and lift operation.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• A minimum of 1 year of hands-on residential HVAC installation experience.
• Strong willingness to learn mechanical and HVAC installation techniques.
• Ability to perform physical labor and work onsite in various field environments.
• Reliable attendance and a strong commitment to team collaboration and safety.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Familiarity with basic hand and power tools used in mechanical construction.
• Ambition to complete paid apprenticeship programs and grow into a lead technician role.

Compensation & Benefits

• Weekly pay cycle with overtime potential and performance-based completion bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick leave, plus paid parental leave.
• Paid training programs, apprenticeships, and manufacturer certification opportunities.
• Personal tool replacement program and tech package including a company tablet or smartphone.
• Uniforms provided and access to company vehicle transportation for job site travel.
• Referral bonuses, monthly perks, sales contests, and annual company outings.

About Us

Rays Heating and Cooling is a family-owned mechanical and HVAC company providing high-quality residential and commercial services across the Santa Clarita region. We pride ourselves on offering top-tier benefits, comprehensive career development, and a supportive team environment where every employee can thrive.

Learn more at raysserviceinc.com.

Rays Heating and Cooling is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.