Lead HVAC Installer - Residential

Watkins Heating & Cooling; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top hourly pay (paid weekly)

Overtime + performance bonuses

Take-home company van + fuel card

iPad, uniforms, and high-quality tools

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays + growing PTO

Health sharing + dental, vision, etc.

Company-paid life insurance + short/di

Consistent year-round work

Ongoing paid training

Clear career path to Master Installer

Job summary

Watkins Heating & Cooling is seeking a Lead HVAC Installer to manage a 2-person crew and deliver high-quality, on-time installations for residential customers in Mason, OH. The role emphasizes clean, professional workmanship and leadership on job sites.

You’ll fabricate ductwork, run jobs from start to finish, and document progress with iPad checklists. EPA certification is required, OSHA safety rules apply, and NATE certification is a plus.

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
• Understand and follow OSHA safety rules
• Clear communication with customers and team
• Comfortable using iPad / digital paperwork
• NATE certification is a plus (not required)

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 (we respect the customers' home)
• Train and mentor helpers to build a stronger team

Skills

HVAC installation

Team leadership

Customer communication

Safety compliance

Education

EPA Certification

NATE certification (nice to have)

Tools

iPad

Job description

At Watkins 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

As an HVAC Lead Installer, you'll:

• 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 customers' 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 helper
• Understand 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.