Lead Residential HVAC Installer

Hartzell Heating & Air Conditioning; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

80 hours of PTO after one year

7 paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Stable, year-round work

Leadership growth opportunities

Job summary

Hartzell Heating & Air Conditioning in Aurora, CO is seeking a Lead Residential HVAC Installer who can take ownership of installation projects, direct the team, and ensure every system is installed safely and to code.

You will lead start-ups, review specifications, and train apprentices, while maintaining high standards and exceptional customer care. EPA certification required; medical, dental, and vision benefits available; overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading HVAC installation projects.
• Ability to train and direct installers.
• Strong knowledge of residential furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, and ductwork.
• Read installation instructions, job specs, and equipment requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead residential HVAC installation projects from arrival to start-up.
• Install furnaces, ACs, heat pumps, ducts, and related equipment.
• Review plans and equipment needs before starting work.
• Coordinate daily tasks with installers, helpers, and apprentices.
• Provide hands-on training and constructive feedback to team members.
• Ensure installations meet specs, standards, and code requirements.
• Complete system start-ups, testing, and quality inspections.
• Keep homeowners informed throughout the process.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized job sites.

Skills

HVAC installation

Leadership

Team management

Reading specifications

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Education

EPA Certification

Job description

Lead Residential HVAC Installer | Take Pride in Leading Quality Work

Location: Aurora, CO

Schedule: Full-Time

Compensation: $35-$48/hour depending on experience, plus overtime opportunities

Join Hartzell Heating & Air Conditioning

Hartzell Heating & Air Conditioning is growing, and we are looking for an experienced Lead Residential HVAC Installer who takes pride in completing high-quality work and helping others succeed.

This is an opportunity for a skilled installer who is ready to take ownership of residential installation projects, provide direction to other members of the installation team, and ensure every system is installed correctly, safely, and professionally.

We are a locally owned company where employees are treated like valued members of the team-not numbers. Our leadership believes in supporting employees, listening to their input, and maintaining high standards without sacrificing teamwork or customer care.

What We Offer

• $35-$48/hour depending on experience
• Overtime opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 80 hours of PTO after one year
• 7 paid holidays
• Stable, year-round work
• Opportunities for continued professional and leadership growth

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Lead residential HVAC installation projects from job-site arrival through system start-up
• Install furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, duct systems, and related residential equipment
• Review job information, equipment requirements, and installation plans before beginning work
• Coordinate daily responsibilities with installers, helpers, and apprentices
• Provide clear direction, hands-on training, and constructive feedback to less-experienced team members
• Ensure installations meet manufacturer specifications, company standards, and applicable code requirements
• Complete system start-ups, testing, commissioning, and quality-control inspections
• Identify installation concerns and communicate needed adjustments before they delay the project
• Keep homeowners informed throughout the installation process
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe job sites
• Accurately document completed work, materials, and job details
• Communicate effectively with office staff, management, and other departments to keep projects on schedule
• Represent Hartzell professionally in customers' homes

What We're Looking For

• Strong residential HVAC installation experience
• Previous experience leading installation projects or directing other installers
• Thorough knowledge of residential furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, ductwork, and system start-up procedures
• Ability to read installation instructions, job specifications, and equipment requirements
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to quality workmanship and completing jobs correctly the first time
• Professional communication and customer service skills
• Ability to train, guide, and hold team members accountable
• Dependable, organized, and team-oriented approach
• Ability to work in attics, crawl spaces, and changing weather conditions
• EPA Certification required

Why Hartzell?

At Hartzell, your experience and leadership will have a visible impact. You will have the opportunity to help shape the installation department, strengthen the skills of developing installers, and contribute directly to the quality and reputation of the company.

We offer the close-knit environment of a smaller company with the opportunity to take ownership, make recommendations, and grow as the business expands.