HVAC - Lead Installation Technician

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning Livonia; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company car

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Profit sharing

Training & development

Job summary

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning Livonia is seeking a skilled Lead Installation Technician to manage residential HVAC installations from start to finish. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience installing split‑system furnaces and central air, with proven ability to lead a crew and communicate clearly with homeowners.

You will oversee equipment installation, ductwork, refrigerant lines, gas piping, electrical connections, and start‑ups, ensuring all work meets company standards and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of residential HVAC installation experience.
• EPA 608 certification.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Own and maintain the hand and power tools necessary to perform residential HVAC installations.
• Ability to read and understand installation manuals, wiring diagrams, and equipment specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the installation of residential heating and air conditioning systems, including furnace and central air split systems.
• Install equipment, ductwork, refrigerant lines, gas piping, electrical connections, drain systems, and related HVAC components.
• Install and properly commission communicating HVAC systems, Heat Pumps, and High Efficiency Systems.
• Complete installations according to manufacturer specifications, applicable codes, and company standards.
• Perform system start-ups and verify proper operation of newly installed equipment.
• Properly evacuate, charge, and commission refrigeration systems.
• Perform pressure testing and leak checks on refrigerant piping.
• Complete electrical wiring and low-voltage controls.
• Ensure installations are clean, organized, and professionally completed.
• Lead and direct helpers or other installation team members on job sites.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners and explain basic system operation when needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe job site throughout the installation.
• Identify potential installation issues and communicate them to management before they become problems.
• Complete required installation paperwork and documentation.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Represent the company professionally while working in customers' homes.

Skills

HVAC installation

Team leadership

Reading diagrams

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

EPA 608 certification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company car
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Profit sharing
• Training & development

Lead Installation Technician

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Consistent Residential Installation Work
• Opportunity to Lead Installation Crews
• Professional Work Environment

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and dependable Lead Installation Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of residential HVAC installation experience, with a strong background installing split-system air conditioning and furnace systems.

As a Lead Installation Technician, you will be responsible for leading HVAC installation projects from start to finish while ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, professionally, and according to company standards and applicable codes.

The right candidate takes pride in their craftsmanship, is comfortable working independently, can effectively lead a helper or installation team, and understands the importance of providing a quality customer experience.

Experience with communicating HVAC systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the installation of residential heating and air conditioning systems, including furnace and central air split systems
• Install equipment, ductwork, refrigerant lines, gas piping, electrical connections, drain systems, and related HVAC components
• Install and properly commission communicating HVAC systems, Heat Pumps, and High Efficiency Systems
• Complete installations according to manufacturer specifications, applicable codes, and company standards
• Perform system start-ups and verify proper operation of newly installed equipment
• Properly evacuate, charge, and commission refrigeration systems
• Perform pressure testing and leak checks on refrigerant piping
• Complete electrical wiring and low-voltage controls
• Ensure installations are clean, organized, and professionally completed
• Lead and direct helpers or other installation team members on job sites
• Communicate professionally with homeowners and explain basic system operation when needed
• Maintain a clean and safe job site throughout the installation
• Identify potential installation issues and communicate them to management before they become problems
• Complete required installation paperwork and documentation
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Represent the company professionally while working in customers' homes

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of residential HVAC installation experience
• Proven experience installing residential furnace and central air split systems
• Experience installing communicating HVAC systems
• EPA 608 certification
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Own and maintain the hand and power tools necessary to perform residential HVAC installations
• Strong understanding of HVAC installation practices, including refrigerant, electrical, gas, venting, drainage, and ductwork
• Ability to read and understand installation manuals, wiring diagrams, and equipment specifications
• Ability to work independently and lead an installation team
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship
• Professional communication and customer-service skills
• Ability to troubleshoot installation-related issues and find solutions
• Ability to climb ladders, work in attics and crawl spaces, and lift at least 50 pounds
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and physically demanding environments

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a skilled Lead Installer who can take ownership of an installation from beginning to end. You should be confident in your technical abilities, capable of leading a helper or installation crew, and committed to doing the job correctly rather than taking shortcuts.

We are looking for someone who is dependable, organized, professional, and takes pride in leaving every installation clean, properly installed, and operating at its best.