HVAC Installer

Trustal Recruiting; Sandpoint (ID); On-site; USD 38,572 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Company-Paid Tech School

Year-Round Stability

Job summary

Pend Oreille Mechanical in Sandpoint, ID is seeking a Lead Residential HVAC Installer to lead residential retrofit and replacement projects.

You will supervise 1-2 apprentices, set homeowner expectations, and ensure every job ends with a thrilled customer. We value craftsmanship, provide training, and offer year-round work, competitive pay, and a company-paid tech school.

Qualifications

• Experience leading residential HVAC installation teams.
• Ability to supervise 1-2 apprentices on job sites.
• Strong customer communication and on-site safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation on residential retrofit and replacement jobs.
• Ensure high-quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.
• Coach apprentices and coordinate with homeowners.

Skills

HVAC installation

Leadership on job site

Job description

Lead Residential HVAC Installer | Build Your Craft Where Quality Comes First (And Year-Round Work is Guaranteed)

About

At Pend Oreille Mechanical, we do things differently. Located in beautiful Sandpoint, ID, we've built our reputation on top-tier craftsmanship, uncompromising quality, and taking genuine care of our customers and team. We don't believe in rushing jobs or cutting corners—we give our installation team the time they need to do every job right the first time.

Co-managed by our owner, Nick, and our Installation Manager, Baelin (who brings 14+ years of industry expertise to the table), Pend Oreille Mechanical offers a supportive, growth-focused culture. With our own full-service sheet metal shop, dedicated quarterly team training days, and a commitment to keeping our crew fully scheduled even through the winter months, we provide a stable, rewarding home where you can master your craft and advance your career.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled, customer-focused Lead Residential HVAC Installer to join our growing team. In this critical role, you will be the face of quality installation on residential retrofit and replacement jobs. Beyond executing high-level technical work on modern heating and cooling systems, you will serve as a leader on the job site - guiding 1-2 apprentices, setting positive expectations with homeowners, and ensuring every project ends with a thrilled customer. If you take pride in clean installs and enjoy helping others grow, this role is built for you.

What's In It for You

• Competitive Base Pay:$28.00 - $34.00 per hour (commensurate with experience).
• Daily Incentive Pay:Earn an additional$25.00 per dayjust for executing standard daily expectations (punctuality, clear photos, job site documentation).
  • Punctuality: Present and on time for the 7:00 a.m. morning meeting (late arrival forfeits that day's incentive).
  • Documentation: Complete daily job logs and submit a minimum of 10 photos per day (capturing before/after conditions, equipment data plates, connections, and field conditions).
  • Customer Education: Review all blue folder materials (system operation, maintenance, warranty) with the homeowner.
  • Customer Satisfaction: Maintain a minimum average customer review rating of 4.5 stars.
  • Quality Execution: Zero installation-related recalls (any return visit required to fix workmanship or missed steps forfeits the incentive for that day).
• Company-Paid Tech School: We invest in your future by paying for your tech school (1 Saturday/month, Sept-May) as you work towards taking your Journeyman test.
• Year-Round Stability: