HVAC Lead Install Technician

FIVE STAR HEATING & COOLING; Maple (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vis

Health savings accounting

Flexible spending account

Growth Opportunities

Employee discounts

Company paid short term life insurance

Life insurance

Company vehicle

Job summary

Five Star Heating & Cooling, part of Southern Home Services, seeks a dynamic HVAC Lead Install Technician to oversee installation, upgrades, and replacements in residential properties.

Lead technicians guide helpers, ensure safety and code compliance, manage tools and inventory, and deliver exceptional customer service on every project.

This non-exempt role offers a hands-on leadership position with growth opportunities and a commitment to work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of HVAC experience in the residential market.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Holds EPA certification for environmental compliance.
• Advanced troubleshooting and critical thinking to resolve HVAC issues.
• Proactive, enthusiastic approach with commitment to high-quality work.
• Prioritizes exceptional customer service and addresses client needs.
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels.
• Flexible and collaborative in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, upgrade, or replace HVAC systems in homes with precision.
• Cut, thread, and connect copper or PVC pipes and wiring.
• Train and mentor Install Helpers on job sites and in shop.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and communicate with homeowners.
• Handle physical tasks, lifting 50+ pounds regularly.
• Maintain tools, parts, and vehicle in clean, organized condition.
• Work safely at heights, in tight spaces, and in extreme weather.
• Ensure adherence to appliance standards and safety regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC experience

EPA certification

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Team mentoring

Safe work practices

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Description

Southern Home Services is a residential HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical company that acquires, owns, and operates businesses around the United States. We are seeking business leaders to join our growing team and become an integral part of our company's future.

Are you ready to be Part of Something BIGGER!

Five Star Heating & Cooling, a Southern Home Services Company, is looking for a dynamic-HVAC Lead Install Technician to join a thriving business that believes in work life balance and cares about YOU!

About this role:

The HVAC Lead Install Technician is responsible for overseeing the installation, upgrade, and replacement of HVAC systems in residential properties. This role involves leading a team of technicians to ensure high-quality and efficient service delivery. The Lead Install Technician handles complex installations, provides technical expertise, and ensures compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. They are also responsible for customer interactions, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Additionally, the Lead Install Technician maintains a clean and organized work environment, manages inventory and tools, and contributes to team training and development.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Install, upgrade, and/or replace HVAC systems in residential homes with precision.
• Cut, thread, and connect pipes (copper or PVC) and handle high and low voltage wiring.
• Train and mentor Install Helpers on job sites and in the shop, enhancing their skills and knowledge.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and communicate effectively with homeowners.
• Handle physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and moving objects weighing over 50 pounds.
• Maintain tools, parts, and the vehicle in an organized and clean condition.
• Perform work safely at heights, in tight spaces (e.g., attics), and under various weather conditions (extreme heat or cold).
• Ensure adherence to appliance standards, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and service standards.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• 1+ year of HVAC experience, ideally within the residential market, showcasing hands-on technical skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Holds valid EPA certification for compliance with environmental regulations.
• Possesses advanced troubleshooting and critical thinking skills to resolve complex HVAC issues.
• Demonstrates a proactive and enthusiastic approach with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Prioritizes exceptional customer service and effectively addresses client needs and concerns.
• Capable of interacting professionally with individuals at all levels within the organization.
• Flexible and innovative, thriving in dynamic environments and collaborating well with others

The physical requirements of this job include:

• Lifting 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally
• Climbing ladders, accessing attics, navigating tight spaces, driving, entering crawlspaces, pushing, carrying, pulling, using hand tools, and performing fine detail work.
• Ability to drive.
• Working in various environments, including indoor and outdoor settings, attics, crawlspaces.
• Ability to stand, walk and sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone.
• Use hands to handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly stoop, kneel, bend, and crouch.
• The work requires regular exposure to extreme temperatures both indoors and outdoors, such as heat or cold, and adverse weather conditions such as wind, rain, ice or snow.

Southern Home Services will make reasonable accommodations to allow an employee to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits:

We offer a rewarding career path with great benefits, flexible schedules, professional and on-the-job training, and growth plans. Be a part of the team our customers call the finest in the industry.

• Reliable, Year-Round Work
• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Health savings accounting
• Flexible spending account
• Growth Opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Company paid short term life insurance
• Life insurance
• Company vehicle

This is a non-exempt position.

Southern Home Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. The policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.