Lead Boiler Installer & Pipefitter — Weekday HVAC Role

Advastar, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO health insurance

401(k) with company matching up to 5%

Profit Sharing

Annual bonus of ~10%

Company van and gas card

40-hour week, daytime hours

Job summary

Advastar, Inc. in Chicago is seeking a DIRECT HIRE Lead Installer / Lead Pipefitter (Boiler Installer) to manage boiler room retrofits and new installs for condo and church projects. You will lead a small crew, use piping diagrams, and coordinate with building contacts.

This role offers steady work near home, performance-based pay on top of an hourly rate, and a clear path to lead-level earnings. Requires 5+ years of boiler and piping experience and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on installation of commercial boilers, steam or hydronic, and related piping.
• Not an entry-level role—prior lead or supervision experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability for company vehicle policy.
• Knowledge of steam and hydronic piping configurations.
• Experience with commercial water heater and storage tanks installation.

Responsibilities

• Lead boiler replacements and new boiler installs from material planning through startup.
• Layout and pipe mechanical rooms: near-boiler piping, pumps, valves, safety controls, storage tanks, and water heaters.
• Direct a crew of 2–3 installers and keep each job on schedule.
• Replace corroded piping and install safety controls on steam and hydronic boilers.
• Coordinate equipment removal, shutdowns, testing with offices/buildings; subcontractors handle welding.

Skills

Boiler install

Pipefitting

HVAC trades

Lead supervision

Driver’s license

Team leadership

Hands-on installer

Education

Pipefitting/HVAC trade training or apprenticeship

Job description

Advastar, Inc. in Chicago is seeking a DIRECT HIRE Lead Installer / Lead Pipefitter (Boiler Installer) to manage boiler room retrofits and new installs for condo and church projects. You will lead a small crew, use piping diagrams, and coordinate with building contacts.

This role offers steady work near home, performance-based pay on top of an hourly rate, and a clear path to lead-level earnings. Requires 5+ years of boiler and piping experience and a valid driver’s license.