HVAC Lead Installer

Baker Home Energy; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus after 90 days

Ongoing training and professional grow

Support for training and career growth

Job summary

Baker Home Energy is seeking a Lead HVAC Installer to lead residential installations from start to finish in Southern California. You will mentor apprentices and installers while ensuring workmanship and safety, and you will communicate clearly with homeowners about system operation.

The role emphasizes leadership, customer service, and hands-on installation expertise with opportunities for ongoing training and growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a lead HVAC installer required.
• Quality workmanship and safety focus, with adherence to codes and standards.
• Leadership and teamwork to guide the crew and mentor installers.
• Clear communication and customer service to explain installation and system operation.
• Valid driver's license with clean record; flexible to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Lead residential HVAC installations from start to finish.
• Ensure all installs meet code requirements and manufacturer specs.
• Communicate clearly with homeowners about installation process and system operation.
• Perform system start-ups, testing, and final walkthroughs with customers.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe job sites.
• Coordinate with team to keep install schedules on track.
• Use Service Titan to document jobs, upload photos, and complete checklists.
• Deliver 5-star customer experiences and seek positive reviews.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Lead experience

Safety compliance

Leadership

Communication

Driver's license

Tools

Service Titan

Job description

Lead HVAC Installer | $35–$40 per hour
Plus a $5000 sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment

Take pride in your craft. Lead a team. Build your future with Baker.

You know what a quality HVAC installation looks like—and how to lead a crew to get it done right. Baker Home Energy is looking for an experienced Lead HVAC Installer who brings technical skill, takes ownership of the job, and helps others become better installers.

You’ll lead residential installations from start to finish, mentor apprentices and installers, and help homeowners feel confident in their new systems. Along the way, you’ll be supported by a company that values craftsmanship, continuous training, safety, and doing things The Baker Way.

What you bring:

• Previous experience as a lead HVAC installer is required, with hands-on knowledge of residential heating and cooling systems.
• Quality workmanship and a commitment to safety, including following codes, manufacturer specifications, and company standards.
• Leadership and teamwork to guide your crew, mentor installers, and keep jobs on track.
• Clear communication and customer service skills to explain the installation process and system operation to homeowners.
• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record and flexibility to work variable hours, including overtime.

What you can expect:

• Base pay of $35–$40 per hour, depending on experience.
• A sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment.
• Support for ongoing training and professional growth.
• The opportunity to lead installations and develop your team at a company serving Southern California since 1938.

At Baker, our values guide how we work: Do the Right Thing, Exemplify Our Reputation, Win Together, and Embrace Change and Growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead residential HVAC system installations from start to finish
• Ensure all installs meet code requirements, manufacturer specifications, and company quality standards
• Communicate clearly with homeowners about the installation process and system operation
• Perform system start-ups, testing, and final walkthroughs with customers
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe job sites
• Coordinate with the team to keep install schedules on track
• Use Service Titan to document jobs, upload photos, and complete checklists
• Deliver 5-star customer experiences and help generate positive reviews
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION:

The base pay range for the position is $35.00 to $40.00 depending on experience.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

• Previous experience as a lead installer required
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Customer focused and able to present in a positive manner, effectively solving customers' problems
• Recognize and encourage behavior that promotes teamwork
• Flexibility to work variable and flexible hours, including overtime

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Field Jobsite

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring. Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders or scaffolding. Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits. Must be able to work at heights. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As a Lead HVAC Installer, you will lead the team in performing all levels of HVAC system installation, including but not limited to, furnaces, air-handlers, condensers, heat pumps, evaporator coils, refrigeration line sets, high and low voltage electrical circuits, ductless split systems, condensation lines, supply and return airduct systems, registers, thermostats, venting, natural gas and propane. You will also train and mentor HVAC Apprentices and Installers to help build a successful team and you'll be supported by a company that values craftsmanship, continuous training, safety, and doing things The Baker Way.