LEAD HVAC INSTALLER

Thirty Madison Ventures; Millbrae (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Gas card

Tolls paid

Tools provided

Paid training

Direct access to owner

Long-term projects

Job summary

Thirty Madison Ventures in Millbrae, CA seeks a Lead HVAC Installer to head field crews on large multifamily and hospitality projects. You’ll oversee ductwork, trunk lines, and rooftop units, coordinating with other teams and ensuring progress is reported to the owner. The role offers a 40-hour week, a helper to stage materials, and strong overtime potential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial HVAC installation experience (15+ years ideal).
• Experience on both new construction and retrofit/remodel projects.
• Hands-on experience with heat pumps and refrigeration systems.
• EPA refrigerant certification.
• A clean, valid driver’s license.
• Comfortable directing a crew and communicating progress to superintendents/PMs.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation crews on large projects, 80–90% new construction.
• Run ductwork, trunk lines, and rooftop units.
• Install and swap heat pumps, refrigeration, and VRF systems.
• Coordinate with other crews on site and manage multiple teams when needed.
• Stay on site for 1–2 months per project.
• Keep supervisor/PM updated on progress, daily if possible.
• Send end-of-day progress updates to the owner.

Skills

HVAC installation

Crew leadership

Heat pumps

Refrigeration systems

EPA refrigerant certification

Driver's license

Project coordination

Job description

LEAD HVAC INSTALLER

Millbrae, CA

Our client is a well-established commercial HVAC contractor with a full pipeline of large new construction projects, and they're looking for a seasoned lead installer to run crews in the field and help take the load off the owner. You'll earn $55–75/hr, get project bonuses paid out as soon as each job wraps, and work a predictable 40-hour schedule with a helper who preps your materials before you arrive each morning.

THE BASICS

Location: Millbrae, CA
Pay: $55–75/hr, depending on experience, plus project completion bonuses and 1.5x overtime after 40 hours
Service Area: [MISSING]
Schedule: 7:30 AM–3:30 PM, 40 hours/week
On-Call: No on-call rotation. Overtime is rare and only happens when a project falls behind schedule.
Reports To: Owner

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead installation crews on large multifamily and hospitality projects, about 80–90% of which are new construction, with the rest remodels and refurbishments
• Run ductwork (including large trunk lines and flex), line sets up to the roof, exhaust fans, and rooftop units
• Install and change out heat pump, refrigeration, and VRF systems
• Coordinate with other crews on site. Larger jobs may have two teams working at once.
• Stay on a job site for one to two months at a time instead of jumping between multiple jobs a day
• Keep the site superintendent or project manager updated on progress, daily if possible and at least weekly
• Send end-of-day progress updates to the owner

WHY INSTALLERS LIKE WORKING HERE

• Strong hourly pay ($55–75/hr) plus project completion bonuses paid right after each job, not held back
• Overtime paid at 1.5x after 40 hours
• Company vehicle and gas card, with tolls covered
• Tools provided, insured, and secured in properly locked vans and trucks
• A helper stages your materials in the van the night before, so you can start working as soon as you arrive
• Fully paid training through major equipment manufacturers, including quarterly refresher sessions on current equipment
• Hands-on onboarding directly with the owner, a longtime industry veteran
• A predictable schedule. Overtime is uncommon.
• Steady work that comes from long-standing general contractor relationships
• Long-term projects mean a consistent job site and crew for weeks at a time

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required:

• 10+ years of commercial HVAC installation experience (15+ years is ideal)
• Experience on both new construction and retrofit or remodel projects
• Hands-on experience with heat pumps and refrigeration systems
• EPA refrigerant certification
• A clean, valid driver's license
• Comfortable directing a crew and communicating progress to superintendents and project managers

Nice to Have (not required):

• Additional HVAC or refrigeration certifications, or trade school training
• VRF/VRV system experience
• Working familiarity with chillers
• Experience with major commercial equipment brands