Lead Technician – Boiler Installation

T.F. O’Brien & Co.; Village of New Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health/Dental and Vision Insurance

Free, Laundered Uniforms

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Paid holidays

Paid In-house/Outside Training

Full work all year round

Company trucks access

Retirement plan contribution

Fully stocked warehouse

Job summary

T.F. O’Brien Cooling & Heating in New Hyde Park, NY is seeking a Boiler Installation Lead Technician to oversee hydronic and forced-air system installs, ensure projects meet labor budgets, and train junior techs. This full-time onsite role offers a salary of $75,000–$95,000 plus overtime and incentives.

We provide a sign-on bonus up to $5,000, health/dental/vision insurance, retirement plan contributions, uniforms, paid time off, training, and year-round work with company trucks.

Qualifications

• Licensed with knowledge of local HVAC codes and the ability to make on-the-job applications.
• Develop a proven track record in heating systems, including reading blueprints.
• Ability to diagnose complex heating systems including high-efficiency equipment and radiant heating.
• Clean, safe driving record.
• Highly organized with exceptional follow-through abilities.
• High integrity with advanced social skills and ability to connect with others.
• Competitive individual contributor who also works well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Complete all general heating in-home installs.
• Lead install team toward production efficiency and quality standards.
• Install replacements of furnaces, boilers, water heaters, piping, and electrical.
• Troubleshoot and repair issues per manufacturer specifications.
• Explain operation and maintenance to the customer.
• Present as professional to win referrals and repeat business.
• Work with installers to achieve overall business success.
• Maintain a clean, organized job site and stocked truck.
• Participate in training, meetings, and events.
• Be accurate with invoices, time cards, and feedback sheets.
• Keep the installation manager informed of progress and issues.
• Operate company vehicles safely and recognize hazards.

Skills

HVAC codes knowledge

Read blueprints

Heating system knowledge

Diagnose heating systems

Radiant heating

Safe driving

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Job description

Boiler Installation Lead Technician
With Benefits/Incentives

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all inquiries are kept confidential.

Competitive Weekly Pay + Benefits, Career Growth Opportunities, Positive Workplace Culture, Stability, and Training.

T.F. O'Brien Cooling & Heating
New Hyde Park, NY
Monday – Friday
$75,000 - $95,000 + Overtime + Bonuses + Incentives
Full Time: Onsite

• Sign-on bonus of up to $5,000
• Competitive compensation
• \"FREE\" Contribution to your retirement plan
• Health/Dental and Vision Insurance
• Get recognized for your accomplishments through internal advancement opportunities
• Free, Laundered Uniforms
• Paid vacation, Paid sick days, and Paid holidays
• Paid In-house/Outside Training
• Full work all year round
• Utilize our newest company trucks while accessing our local fully stocked warehouse
• Maintain a work-life balance with a paid time off policy and holiday pay
• Tablet, Gas Card, and more!

At T.F. O’Brien Cooling and Heating, we take great pride in providing our customers and employees with excellence. Excellence in the products we install. Excellence in the services we provide. And excellence in the working environment we offer to our employees. We’re interested in candidates who want to be a part of that environment, who are willing to offer the highest quality customer service to our customers, and who work hard to help each other grow and excel.

We’re looking for candidates who are interested in working for an employer who offers a great family atmosphere, and who are willing to continuously learn, enhance, and hone their skills in the HVAC industry. When you strive for excellence as a T.F. O’Brien team member, you’ll be rewarded with competitive wages and benefits, along with the support you need to succeed in your career. You’ll find that T.F. O’Brien offers you unlimited opportunities.

Our Boiler Installation Lead Technician is responsible for the overall installation of Hydronic heating equipment as well as forced hot air systems, heat pumps, and water heaters. As well as ensuring the completion of projects is within the budgeted labor hours as outlined by the installation manager. If projects begin to fall outside the labor budget, the installation lead tech is to inform the installation manager along with a plan to correct going forward. The lead Installer will also be responsible for performing gas pressure testing on all projects and understanding how to read and react to them as well as maintaining and controlling truck stock levels and replenishment. It is the role of the lead tech to develop and train junior technicians and helpers to advance their knowledge of the installation process.

Responsibilities:

• Complete all general Heating in-home, installs.
• Lead install team to work towards production efficiency and quality standards.
• Install replacements of warm air furnaces, boilers, water heaters, related piping, and electrical.
• Troubleshoot, adapt, and resolve/repair all issues that may arise that would keep the equipment from functioning as per the manufacturer’s specifications.
• Communicate to the customer on the proper operation and owner’s maintenance of the installed equipment. Answer related questions as to operation, features, and functions to the homeowner.
• Show yourself as professional and knowledgeable to win new referrals and repeat business.
• Work alongside installers and achieve the overall success of the business.
• Maintain a clean, organized job site and well-stocked truck.
• Participate actively in all training exercises, morning meetings, trade shows, and retreats.
• Be accurate and timely with invoices, time cards, curbside feedback, and options sheets.
• Keep the installation manager apprised of job progress and report immediately any issues that arise that may prevent the project from being completed on time and within budget.
• Work and drive company vehicles safely and can recognize and avoid dangerous situations.

Competencies for Success:

• Licensed with knowledge of local HVAC codes and the ability to make on-the-job applications.
• Develop a proven track record in heating systems including the ability to draw simple diagrams and read blueprints.
• Ability to diagnose complex heating systems including high-efficiency equipment and Radiant heating.
• Clean, safe driving record.
• Highly organized with exceptional follow-through abilities.
• High integrity with advanced social skills and ability to make solid connections.
• Competitive individual contributor who also loves to win as a team.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically able to work on heating or HVAC units.
• Will be required to work in settings with extreme cold or extreme heat, depending on the time of year.
• Prolonged periods of standing, kneeling, crawling, or climbing ladders.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.

We encourage Veterans to apply!

A valid and clean driver’s license is required.

Please Note: A minimum of 4 years of driving experience is required and be over the age of 21.

• \"FREE\" Contribution to your retirement plan
• Health/Dental and Vision Insurance
• Get recognized for your accomplishments through internal advancement opportunities
• Free, Laundered Uniforms
• Paid vacation, Paid sick days, and Paid holidays
• Paid In-house/Outside Training
• Full work all year round
• Utilize our newest company trucks while accessing our local fully stocked warehouse
• Maintain a work-life balance with a paid time off policy and holiday pay
• Tablet, Gas Card, and more!

Training

• Fully equipped training center
• Paid training for techs just starting out on their career
• Paid continued learning for experienced pros

At T.F. O’Brien, we want to see you make the most of your career. We’ll help you succeed and grow, whether you’re just getting started or if you come to us with years of experience.

Your Path to Success

Maximum effort. Commitment to excellence. Attention to detail. Courtesy. Honesty and transparency. Integrity.

Those are just some of the values we live by at T.F. O’Brien. It’s the reason why 14,000 people on Long Island trust us with their home comfort, and it’s your path to success with us.

\"The Pay is Beyond Exceptional\"

One of the best things about working at T.F. O’Brien is the management. They all came from ‘in-house.’ They worked in the field, so they understand what we go through on a daily workday. And the pay is beyond exceptional. I’m really glad that I came to work for T.F. O’Brien because I can see myself here in the future, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to make a good career in the HVAC field.

- Charlie Haverty | T.F. O'Brien HVAC Technician

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all inquiries are kept confidential.