HVAC Lead Installer

Champion & Nash HVAC; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Leadership & professional development

Job summary

Champion & Nash HVAC in Pasadena, TX is seeking an experienced Lead HVAC Installer to guide installation crews on residential projects, ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to our high standards. You’ll lead hands-on field work, coordinate with teammates, and represent the company with professionalism in customers’ homes.

The role emphasizes mentoring apprentices, reading blueprints and manufacturer specs, and building trust through clear communication with homeowners.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of HVAC installation experience.
• Experience leading installation teams.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and manufacturer specifications.
• Experience developing quotes for repairs and replacement equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable using tablets and learning job-related software.

Responsibilities

• Lead residential HVAC installation projects from start to finish while maintaining quality, safety, and company standards.
• Install, replace, and service residential HVAC systems, including heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment.
• Provide hands-on guidance and support to installation crew members.
• Mentor and train apprentices with practical coaching.
• Diagnose system issues, complete repairs, and calibrate equipment per manufacturer specs.
• Maintain inventory of parts, tools, and safety equipment in company vehicles.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners and offer system care recommendations.
• Complete installations with honesty, attention to detail, and a focus on customer satisfaction.

Skills

HVAC installation

Team leadership

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Customer communication

Driver's license

Job description

About Champion & Nash HVAC

For more than 40 years, Champion & Nash has proudly served the Houston community with quality HVAC services and a commitment to doing the job right. We’re just as committed to the people behind our work, investing in our team through ongoing training, professional growth, and opportunities to build a lasting career. If you value quality service, honest work, and taking care of the customer, you’ll find a team at Champion & Nash that values your skills and supports your success.

About This Role:

Champion & Nash HVAC is looking for an experienced Lead HVAC Installer to join our growing team in Pasadena, TX. In this role, you’ll lead installation crews, work alongside your team in the field, and ensure every project is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

You’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional installations, mentoring apprentices, and representing Champion & Nash with professionalism in customers’ homes. If you’re a skilled installer who takes pride in doing the job right and wants the support to continue growing, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do Here

• Lead residential HVAC installation projects from start to finish while maintaining quality, safety, and company standards.
• Install, replace, and service residential HVAC systems, including heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment.
• Work hands-on with installation teams while providing guidance and support to crew members.
• Mentor and train apprentices by providing hands-on coaching and development opportunities.
• Diagnose system issues, complete repairs, and ensure equipment is properly calibrated to manufacturer specifications.
• Maintain proper inventory of parts, tools, and safety equipment in company vehicles.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners and provide recommendations for system care and maintenance.
• Complete installations with honesty, attention to detail, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of HVAC installation experience.
• Proven experience leading or mentoring installation teams.
• Strong knowledge of residential HVAC systems, components, and installation practices.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and manufacturer specifications.
• Experience developing quotes for repairs and replacement equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable using tablets and learning job-related software.
• Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.
• Ability and willingness to work Saturdays or occasional on-call shifts as needed.

Working Conditions

• Follow all company safety policies and OSHA guidelines.
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.
• Comfortable working in attics, crawl spaces, and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to regularly lift and move 50+ pounds.
• Work may include indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year.

Why Join Champion & Nash?

• Opportunity to lead a skilled installation team and grow your leadership abilities.
• Stable, full-time work with a growing HVAC organization.
• Supportive leadership team that values your experience and craftsmanship.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A company culture focused on quality work, customer satisfaction, and career growth.

Pay Range

Pay is dependent on experience; up to $61/hr!!

Benefits & Perks

At Champion & Nash HVAC, our people are the foundation of everything we do. We provide the tools, training, and support our team needs to build rewarding, long-term careers while delivering exceptional service to homeowners throughout Texas. We believe great people build great companies. We’re committed to supporting our team with outstanding benefits, continued training, and real opportunities to grow your career. We invest in your success so you can continue delivering exceptional service to our customers.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision coverage, including 100% employer-paid medical plan options
• 401(k) with up to a 3.5% company match
• 100% company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
• Three weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Six paid company holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Ongoing leadership, technical, and professional development opportunities
• Clear career advancement pathways within a growing organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and making employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.