Lead HVAC Installation Technician

Precision Plumbing Heating & Electrical; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation and holidays

Company vehicle and tools provided

Training & certifications

Life and AD&D insurance

HSA/FSA options

Paid continuing education

Job summary

Precision Plumbing and Heating Systems in Traverse City, MI is seeking an experienced Lead HVAC Installation Technician to join our growing team. Lead installation projects from start to finish while installing boilers, furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, mini-splits, and duct systems.

This role includes training and mentoring installers, reviewing blueprints, coordinating with homeowners and builders, and upholding safety and quality standards for long-term success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of residential HVAC installation experience.
• Strong experience installing boilers, furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, mini-splits, and duct systems.
• EPA Certification required.
• NATE Certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Install residential HVAC systems (furnaces, ACs, heat pumps, boilers, mini-splits, ducts).
• Lead installation projects from start to finish, ensuring quality standards.
• Mentor and train installation team members on best practices and safety.
• Review job specs, blueprints, and installation plans before work.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and within labor budgets.
• Perform start-up, testing, and system verification and document results.

Skills

5+ years residential HVAC installation

Leadership & mentoring

Blueprints & technical docs

Education

EPA Certification

Universal Refrigeration Certification

NATE Certification (preferred)

Job description

Precision Plumbing and Heating Systems | Traverse City, MI

Full-Time | $65,000-$100,000+ Annual Earning Potential

Precision Plumbing and Heating Systems is seeking an experienced Lead HVAC Installation Technician to join our growing team in Northwest Michigan. This position is ideal for a highly skilled installer who excels in residential HVAC system installations while providing leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to other team members. If you take pride in quality workmanship, enjoy developing others, and want to build a long-term career with a company that values its people, this is an outstanding opportunity.

For more than two decades, Precision Plumbing and Heating Systems has built a reputation for exceptional service, craftsmanship, and community involvement. Through our commitment to integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement, we provide employees with the support, tools, and opportunities needed to succeed both professionally and personally.

Why Join Precision Plumbing and Heating Systems

• Family-oriented culture with supportive leadership and strong team collaboration
• Stable year-round residential installation work
• Opportunity to lead and mentor developing technicians and installers
• Long-term career advancement and leadership growth opportunities
• Community-focused company that gives back through the Precision Cares program
• Paid continuing education, training, and professional development
• Fully stocked company vehicle and access to quality tools and equipment
• A company that values craftsmanship, integrity, and customer satisfaction

Position Responsibilities

• Install residential HVAC systems, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, mini-splits, boilers, and duct systems
• Lead installation projects from start to finish while maintaining company quality standards
• Train, mentor, and support installation team members on best practices, safety procedures, and technical skills
• Review job specifications, blueprints, and installation plans before project execution
• Ensure projects are completed efficiently, safely, and within established labor budgets
• Perform equipment start-up, commissioning, testing, and system verification
• Maintain clear communication with homeowners, builders, and internal team members
• Complete job documentation, job packets, change orders, and project reporting accurately
• Troubleshoot installation challenges and implement effective solutions in the field
• Maintain a professional jobsite and deliver an exceptional customer experience

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of residential HVAC installation experience required
• Strong experience installing boilers, furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, mini-splits, and duct systems
• EPA Certification required
• Universal Refrigeration Certification preferred
• Ability to read blueprints, specifications, and technical documents
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and team development skills
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage installation projects from start to completion
• NATE Certification preferred but not required
• Commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement

Compensation and Benefits

• $65,000-$100,000+ annual earning potential based on experience and performance
• Company-paid medical, dental, vision, pharmaceutical, life, and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4 percent company match
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, birthday leave, and bereavement leave
• Company vehicle, uniforms, phone, and tablet provided
• Tool reimbursement and boot allowance
• HSA and FSA options available
• Paid continuing education, licensing, and certification opportunities
• Employee appreciation events and family-focused company activities
• Long-term career growth with an established and respected organization

Salary: $65000.00 - $100000.00 per year