HVAC Installer

AA Service Company Heating and Cooling; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Stable, year-round work

Job summary

AA Service Company Heating and Cooling is seeking a Lead HVAC Installer in Northbrook, IL. You will lead residential installations from start to finish, installing furnaces, ACs, heat pumps, and ductwork while mentoring helpers and ensuring quality and safety.

The role requires EPA certification and 5+ years of residential HVAC installation experience, along with the ability to lift 50+ lbs and work to code standards. Competitive pay and year-round work are offered.

Qualifications

• EPA Certification required.
• 5+ years of residential HVAC installation experience.
• Ability to independently install furnaces, A/Cs, heat pumps and related equipment.
• Knowledge of sheet metal layout and fabrication.
• Understanding of equipment sizing, layout, and replacement procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to delivering a five-star customer experience.
• Ability to follow processes, standards and safety rules.
• Own basic HVAC installation tools.
• Lift 50+ pounds, climb ladders, and handle physical work.

Responsibilities

• Lead residential HVAC system installations from start to finish.
• Install furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, air handlers, and IAQ products.
• Fabricate and install residential ductwork and fittings.
• Remove and replace existing HVAC equipment.
• Perform system startups, testing, and quality checks.
• Ensure installations meet manufacturer specs, company standards, and codes.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners throughout installation.
• 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

Residential HVAC installation

Furnaces installation

Air conditioners installation

Heat pumps installation

Sheet metal layout

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Tools + safety

Lifting 50+ lbs

Tools

Basic HVAC installation tools

Job description

$32.0 - $42.0/hourly Posted 30+ days ago Full Time 5 min average apply

AA Service Company Heating and Cooling

Northbrook, IL 60062

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

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
• 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.