Master Heat Pump Installer

MaineGuide

Westbrook (ME)

Hybrid

USD 50,000 - 72,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Company truck

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Tools provided

Vision insurance

Job summary

Horizon Homes in Westbrook, ME is seeking a Master Heat Pump Installer to lead residential heat pump projects. You will install mini-splits and ducted systems, supervise journeymen, and mentor apprentices while ensuring safety and quality.

This senior role requires EPA 608 and 5+ years in the field, a Maine driver’s license, and a commitment to whole-home performance. The job offers competitive hourly pay, standard weekdays, and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

EPA Section 608 certification required.
5+ years of residential HVAC experience including hands-on mini-split or ducted heat pump installation.
Valid Maine driver's license and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

Install heat pump systems including mini-splits and ducted units.
Pull vacuums, weigh in charge, pressure-test, and commission systems to manufacturer spec.
Install high-efficiency heat pump water heaters.
Document the job and keep paperwork in CompanyCam.
Supervise journeyman and apprentice work; mentor the team.

Skills

5+ years residential HVAC experience

Explain diagnosis to homeowner

Education

EPA Section 608 Certification

Maine Fuel Board Master License (Oil and/or Gas)

Tools

Mitsubishi Heat Pumps

Fujitsu Heat Pumps

Daikin Heat Pumps

Job description

Master Heat Pump Installer

compensation: 36-52/hour

employment type: full-time

experience level: senior level

job title: Master Heat Pump Installer

Horizon Homes | Westbrook, ME | Full-time | $36–$52/hour

Horizon Homes is Maine's whole home-performance contractor — insulation, air sealing, cold-climate heat pumps, and high-efficiency boilers, all under one roof. We run about 700 energy assessments a year, which means our techs walk into homes where we already know what the building is doing. We're hiring a Master-licensed technician who can install heat pumps.

Why this job is different

Most HVAC shops sell a bigger system when the house is the problem. We don't. We tighten and insulate the envelope first, then right-size the equipment — so the systems you install actually perform the way the manual says they will. You'll spend less time chasing comfort complaints that were never an equipment problem to begin with.

We're a ~20-person, owner-led company in Westbrook. No call center, no corporate script, no commission pressure to oversell a homeowner. You'll know everyone you work with by name.

This is a senior seat. At the Master level you're not just running your own calls — you're the license that lets our crews grow, and you'll have a real say in how the division runs.

What you do

Install (about half the job)
Install cold-climate ductless mini-splits and ducted heat pump systems — line sets, condensate, electrical coordination, mounts, and a clean finish the homeowner is happy to look at
Pull vacuums, weigh in charge, pressure-test, and commission systems to manufacturer spec
Install high-efficiency heat pump water heaters
Work alongside our insulation and air sealing crews on whole-house projects

Service

As the Master on staff

Supervise and sign off on journeyman and apprentice work
Mentor the techs coming up behind you — we promote from the inside

Every day

Document the job in CompanyCam and keep your paperwork straight
Work safely and keep your crew safe: PPE, ladders, confined spaces, combustion, electrical

What you need

EPA Section 608 certification
5+ years of residential HVAC experience, including hands-on mini-split or ducted heat pump installation
Valid Maine driver's license and a clean driving record
Comfortable working in basements, attics, and crawlspaces, and on ladders
Able to explain a diagnosis to a homeowner in plain English, and be trusted in their home

Close to your Master and ready to sit for the exam? Talk to us anyway. We'll pay for the path.

Nice to have

Both oil and gas/propane licenses
Heat pump manufacturer training (Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Daikin)
Experience with combustion analysis and blower-door/building-science work
NATE certification
Prior experience in a home-performance or weatherization company

What we offer

$36–$52/hour, based on license and experience
Overtime at time-and-a-half over 40 hours
Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM. No nights, no weekends
No on-call rotation. We don't run one. Your nights and weekends are your own
Health, dental, and vision insurance after 60 days
401(k) after one year
Paid time off and 7 paid holidays
Bi-weekly pay
Take-home Transit van. It goes home with you — no depot commute on your own time, no punching in at the yard. We keep the fleet maintained
Tools provided. You're not buying your way into this job
Work-life balance. A van that goes home with you, tools you dont buy, and no on-call means several thousand dollars a year back in your pocket — on top of the hourly, not instead of it
Ongoing paid training — manufacturer certifications and license advancement
Year-round work. Heating season, cooling season, and a weatherization business behind us when HVAC is slow
A real safety program with a dedicated safety manager, not a binder nobody opens

Who does well here

We hire for reliability and character first. The people who last here show up, own their work, tell the truth when something goes sideways, and treat a customer's home like it's their mother's. If that's you and you hold the license, we want to talk.

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