HVAC Installer

AA Service Company Heating and Cooling; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 91,693,000 - 120,347,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Company vehicle

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Ongoing training

Job summary

AA Service Company in Northbrook, IL is seeking a Lead HVAC Installer to oversee residential installations from start to finish, install furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, air handlers, and IAQ products, and fabricate ductwork to spec while meeting manufacturer, company, and local code requirements.

You will mentor apprentices, ensure thorough system startups and testing, maintain precise installation records, keep work areas tidy, and deliver a five-star customer experience on every job.

Qualifications

• EPA Certification is required.
• 5+ years of residential HVAC installation experience.
• Ability to independently install furnaces, ACs, heat pumps, and related equipment.
• Knowledge of sheet metal layout and fabrication for job needs.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to delivering a five-star customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead residential HVAC system installations from start to finish.
• Install furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, air handlers, and indoor air quality products.
• Fabricate and install residential ductwork and fittings.
• Remove and replace existing HVAC equipment.
• Perform system startups, testing, and quality checks.
• Ensure all installations meet manufacturer specs, company standards, and local codes.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners throughout the installation process.
• Maintain accurate job documentation and installation records.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Train and mentor installation helpers and apprentices.
• Deliver a five-star customer experience on every job.

Skills

EPA Certification

HVAC installation

Sheet metal fabrication

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Mentoring apprentices

Tools

Basic HVAC installation tools

Job description

Lead HVAC Installer

Location: Northbrook, IL

Company: AA Service Company

Pay: $32/hr-$42/hr

Ready to Be the Installer Everyone Else Calls for Help?

AA Service Company is looking for an experienced Lead HVAC Installer who takes pride in doing things the right way. We're not looking for someone who simply swaps equipment—we're looking for a craftsman who values quality workmanship, exceptional customer service, and leaving every installation better than they found it.

If you enjoy solving challenges, building custom sheet metal, mentoring others, and delivering a five-star experience for homeowners, we'd love to talk to you.

What You'll Do

• Lead residential HVAC system installations from start to finish
• Install furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, air handlers, and indoor air quality products
• Fabricate and install residential ductwork and fittings
• Remove and replace existing HVAC equipment
• Perform system startups, testing, and quality checks
• Ensure all installations meet manufacturer specifications, company standards, and local codes
• Communicate professionally with homeowners throughout the installation process
• Maintain accurate job documentation and installation records
• Keep work areas clean and organized
• Train and mentor installation helpers and apprentices
• Deliver a five-star customer experience on every job

Who We're Looking For

We're not looking for someone who just hangs equipment.

We're looking for the installer everyone else calls when things get complicated. The one who takes pride in clean work, knows their way around sheet metal, treats customers the right way, and leaves every job better than they found it.

You're Our Person If You:

• Hold an EPA Certification
• Have 5+ years of residential HVAC installation experience
• Can independently install furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, and related equipment
• Know sheet metal layout and fabrication and can build what the job needs
• Understand proper equipment sizing, layout, and replacement procedures
• Have strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Take pride in delivering a five-star customer experience
• Can follow processes, installation standards, and safety procedures without cutting corners
• Have your own basic HVAC installation tools
• Can lift 50+ pounds, climb ladders, and handle the physical side of the job

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience with boiler installations and hydronic systems
• Experience with cast iron and high-efficiency boilers
• Service Titan experience
• NATE Certification
• Startup and commissioning experience
• Experience mentoring apprentices or junior installers

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Performance incentives
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Company vehicle
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Advancement opportunities
• Stable, year-round work

Why Join AA Service Company?

At AA Service Company, technical skills matter—but attitude matters too. We want team players who show up, do quality work, communicate well with customers, and take pride in being the best at their craft.

If you're looking for a company that values quality over shortcuts, rewards top performers, and provides steady year-round work, let's talk.

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