Lead HVAC Installer (Residential)

Watkins Heating & Cooling; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top hourly pay

Overtime bonuses

Company van + fuel card

iPad, uniforms, and tools provided

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays + PTO

Health sharing + dental, vision, etc.

Company-paid life insurance + disabil

Consistent year-round work

Ongoing paid training

Career path to Master Installer

Job summary

Watkins Heating & Cooling, Dayton, OH, is seeking a Lead HVAC Installer who takes pride in clean installs and leads from the front. You will fabricate and install ductwork, run jobs start-to-finish, and mentor a two-person crew.

We offer top pay, overtime, a company van, training, and a clear path to Master Installer. Join a team that supports you and delivers year-round work.

Qualifications

• 3+ years HVAC install experience (Required)
• EPA Certification (Required)
• Strong understanding of residential HVAC systems
• Ability to lead a job and manage a helper
• OSHA safety rules

Responsibilities

• Lead a 2-person install crew (you + helper).
• Fabricate and install sheet metal ductwork (layout, build, install to spec)
• Run jobs start-to-finish with quality, efficiency, and professionalism
• Use iPad-based checklists for job completion and documentation
• Maintain a clean truck and job site (respect the customer’s home)
• Train and mentor helpers to build a stronger team

Skills

HVAC install experience

EPA Certification

Leadership

Job description

AtWatkins Heating & Cooling, we’ve been serving homeowners for 30+ years—and we’re growing fast. We’re hiring a Lead HVAC Installer who takes pride in clean installs, leads from the front, and wants to be part of a company that actually backs its team.

If you’re tired of being rushed, under-supported, or treated like “just another tech”… this is a different kind of company.

To learn more about who we are, please visit us at watkinsheating.com/about/careers/

Why Experienced Installers Choose Watkins

• Top hourly pay (paid weekly)
• Overtime + performance bonuses
• Take-home company van + fuel card
• iPad, uniforms, and high-quality tools provided
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Paid holidays + growing PTO
• Health sharing + dental, vision, accident, and critical illness coverage
• Company-paid life insurance + disability
• Consistent year-round work (no slow seasons)
• Ongoing paid training (classroom + hands-on)
• Clear career path to Master Installer

What You’ll Be Do

• Lead a 2-person install crew (you + helper).
• Fabricate and install sheet metal ductwork (layout, build, install to spec)
• Run jobs start-to-finish with quality, efficiency, and professionalism
• Use iPad-based checklists for job completion and documentation
• Maintain a clean truck and job site (we respect the customer’s home)
• Train and mentor helpers to build a stronger team
  

What We’re Looking For

• Have 3+ years HVAC install experience ( Required)
• Have EPA Certification (Required)
• Strong understanding of residential HVAC systems
• Ability to lead a job and manage a helperUnderstand and follow OSHA safety rules
• Can communicate clearly with customers and your team
• Comfortable using iPad / digital paperwork
• NATE certification is a plus (not required)

You’ll Fit In Here If You:

• Take pride in clean, professional installs
• Don’t cut corners
• Want to grow, not stay stuck
• Like being part of a team that has your back
• Want steady work without chaos

Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Employment At-Will

Employment with Watkins is at-will. This means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Background Check and Drug Testing

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug testing.