Residential HVAC Lead Install Technician (2-5yrs Experience Needed)

Fivestartoday; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reliable year-round work

Weekly pay

Paid time off and holidays

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Growth opportunities

Employee discounts

Company paid short term life insurance

Life insurance

Company vehicle

Job summary

Southern Home Services seeks an HVAC Lead Install Technician to oversee residential system installations, upgrades, and replacements, ensuring high-quality work and safety compliance.

You will lead a team of technicians, train helpers, and coordinate customer communication, while managing tools, inventory, and a company vehicle. This non-exempt role offers reliable work, competitive benefits, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of HVAC experience in residential settings.
• Valid driver’s license with ≥3 years driving experience.
• EPA certification for environmental compliance.
• Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication.
• Ability to work with a team and mentor others.
• Willingness to lift 50–100 lbs and work in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation, upgrade, and replacement of residential HVAC systems.
• Lead a team of technicians to ensure quality and safety.
• Train and mentor Install Helpers on job sites and in shop.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and communicate with homeowners.
• Maintain organized tools, inventory, and vehicle.
• Ensure compliance with appliance standards and safety regulations.
• Handle physical tasks and work in extreme conditions.

Skills

HVAC experience

Driver's license

EPA certification

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Adaptability

Job description

Description

Southern Home Services is a residential HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical company that acquires, owns, and operates businesses around the United States. We are seeking business leaders to join our growing team and become an integral part of our company's future.

Are you ready to be Part of Something BIGGER!

Presidential Heating & Air Conditioning, a Southern Home Services Company, is looking for a dynamic-HVAC Lead Install Technician to join a thriving business that believes in work life balance and cares about YOU!

About this role:

The HVAC Lead Install Technician is responsible for overseeing the installation, upgrade, and replacement of HVAC systems in residential properties. This role involves leading a team of technicians to ensure high-quality and efficient service delivery. The Lead Install Technician handles complex installations, provides technical expertise, and ensures compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. They are also responsible for customer interactions, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Additionally, the Lead Install Technician maintains a clean and organized work environment, manages inventory and tools, and contributes to team training and development.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Install, upgrade, and/or replace HVAC systems in residential homes with precision.
• Cut, thread, and connect pipes (copper or PVC) and handle high and low voltage wiring.
• Train and mentor Install Helpers on job sites and in the shop, enhancing their skills and knowledge.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and communicate effectively with homeowners.
• Handle physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and moving objects weighing over 50 pounds.
• Maintain tools, parts, and the vehicle in an organized and clean condition.
• Perform work safely at heights, in tight spaces (e.g., attics), and under various weather conditions (extreme heat or cold).
• Ensure adherence to appliance standards, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and service standards.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• 2-5+ years of HVAC experience, ideally within the residential market, showcasing hands‑on technical skills.
• Valid Driver’s License with a minimum of three years of experience
• Holds valid EPA certification for compliance with environmental regulations.
• Possesses advanced troubleshooting and critical thinking skills to resolve complex HVAC issues.
• Demonstrates a proactive and enthusiastic approach with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Prioritizes exceptional customer service and effectively addresses client needs and concerns.
• Capable of interacting professionally with individuals at all levels within the organization.
• Flexible and innovative, thriving in dynamic environments and collaborating well with others

The physical requirements of this job include:

• Lifting 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally
• Climbing ladders, accessing attics, navigating tight spaces, driving, entering crawlspaces, pushing, carrying, pulling, using hand tools, and performing fine detail work.
• Ability to drive.
• Working in various environments, including indoor and outdoor settings, attics, crawlspaces.
• Ability to stand, walk and sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone.
• Use hands to handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly stoop, kneel, bend, and crouch.
• The work requires regular exposure to extreme temperatures both indoors and outdoors, such as heat or cold, and adverse weather conditions such as wind, rain, ice or snow.

Southern Home Services will make reasonable accommodations to allow an employee to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits:

We offer a rewarding career path with great benefits, flexible schedules, professional and on-the-job training, and growth plans. Be a part of the team our customers call the finest in the industry.

• Reliable, Year-Round Work
• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Health savings accounting
• Flexible spending account
• Growth Opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Company paid short term life insurance
• Life insurance
• Company vehicle

This is a non-exempt position.

Southern Home Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. The policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.