Residential HVAC Installation Specialist (New Construction & Retail)

Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning is seeking a Residential HVAC Installation Specialist to perform installations on new construction and retrofit sites. You will read plans, fabricate ductwork, perform start-ups, and ensure systems meet specs while maintaining safety standards.

You will coordinate with leads, document work clearly, and complete all paperwork on time. Candidates should have HVAC experience, read plans, and be comfortable with basic computer tools, with overtime and weekend

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (relevant experience may substitute).
• Previous HVAC installation experience.
• Ability to read and interpret installation plans and documents.
• Commitment to maintaining and cleaning the work area upon completion.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer proficiency; comfortable using a computer, laptop, or tablet.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to work overtime with short notice; occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Install heating, air conditioning, and ventilation equipment to manufacturer specs and company requirements.
• Test systems as needed to verify performance and functionality.
• Spot issues, follow up with necessary repairs, and confirm components meet compliance requirements.
• Complete all job paperwork clearly, thoroughly, and on time.
• Perform start-ups on air conditioning systems when required.
• Fabricate and install sheet metal ducts and fittings.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures—every task, every time.
• Handle other duties as assigned to support the team.

Skills

Reading plans

Communication

Teamwork

English proficiency

Valid driver's license

Overtime readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

HVAC trade school certification

EPA certification

Job description

Join Us as a Residential HVAC Installation Specialist Picture your day: you start on a residential new construction site or a retail client home, review installation plans, coordinate with your lead, and set up for a safe, efficient install. You place and secure equipment, craft and fit ductwork, and bring comfort systems to life in line with manufacturer specifications and our company standards. Before you wrap up, you complete neat, accurate documentation and leave the workspace cleaner than you found it.

What You'll Do

• Install heating, air conditioning, and ventilation equipment to manufacturer specs and company requirements while working under general supervision.
• Test systems as needed to verify performance and functionality.
• Spot issues, follow up with necessary repairs, and confirm components meet compliance requirements.
• Complete all job paperwork clearly, thoroughly, and on time.
• Perform start-ups on air conditioning systems when required.
• Fabricate and install sheet metal ducts and fittings.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures—every task, every time.
• Handle other duties as assigned to support the team.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (relevant experience may substitute).
• Previous HVAC installation experience.
• Ability to read and interpret installation plans and documents.
• Commitment to maintaining and cleaning the work area upon completion.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer proficiency; comfortable using a computer, laptop, or tablet.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to work overtime with short notice; occasional weekends.

Preferred

• HVAC trade school certification.
• 2+ years of residential HVAC experience.
• EPA certification.

What Helps You Thrive Here

• Eagerness to learn and contribute as part of a team.
• Positive, collaborative mindset.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal teammates and homeowners.
• Comfort working across all levels of the organization.
• Safety-first attitude and commitment to a strong safety culture.

Where You'll Work

• Primarily at occupied homes and residential construction sites; minimal time in an office.
• Travel to/from job locations by vehicle.
• Exposure to active construction environments: equipment, elevated areas, confined spaces, noise, dust, hazardous materials, and odors.
• Indoors and outdoors in all weather (heat, rain, cold, wind) with appropriate PPE.

Physical Demands

• Frequently lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Regular climbing, bending, crawling, kneeling, and crouching.
• Comfort at heights: ladders, stairways, and occasional platforms/scaffolding using required fall protection.
• Ability to wear required PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, ear protection, masks/respirators, reflective vests, gloves, and safety-toe construction boots.
• Extended periods of standing, walking, or sitting.
• Able to hear and distinguish speech/sounds to safely operate phones and equipment.
• Normal visual acuity (with correction as needed) for near, distance, and peripheral vision; typical depth perception.
• Clear spoken communication to convey information to others.
• Enter data on handheld devices or computers using a keyboard or 10-key keypad.
• Use of arms/hands to reach overhead; signal; grasp; hold; lift; turn; push; and pull tools and materials.

Core Proficiencies

• HVAC and HVAC/R systems
• Refrigerants
• Heating and air conditioning
• HVAC service and installation
• HVAC maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair
• Equipment installation

Tools & Technologies

• HVAC systems