Senior Ductless HVAC Lead & Crew Mentor (NYC)

Mrairnyc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck and fuel card

Tools provided

Health insurance and retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Employee discount and assistance

Referral program and professional dev.

Paid technical training and field-lab

Flexible schedule

No on-call

Job summary

MR. AIR NYC is seeking a Lead Ductless / Heat Pump Installer to independently lead complex installations across New York City. This senior role requires guiding a crew, solving challenging jobsite conditions, and mentoring less-experienced installers.

The candidate will oversee installations of ductless mini-splits, heat pumps, VRF systems, and related components, ensuring safety, quality, and customer satisfaction on premium residential and commercial projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HVAC installation experience.
• Significant ductless mini-split and heat pump experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading HVAC installations independently.
• EPA Section 608 certification (Universal strongly preferred).
• Strong knowledge of refrigerant piping, pressure testing, and evacuation.
• Ability to read plans, specs, and manufacturer instructions.
• Experience directing helpers or developing installers.
• Professional customer communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation crews from arrival through commissioning and customer handoff.
• Install and supervise ductless mini-splits, heat pumps, multi-zone, cassette, concealed-ducted, VRF, and related systems.
• Install and verify refrigerant piping, electrical wiring, and condensate management.
• Perform pressure testing, evacuation, micron testing, startup, and commissioning.
• Maintain high workmanship standards and complete required documentation.
• Train and mentor helpers and developing installers.
• Communicate professionally with customers and office staff.

Skills

HVAC installation experience

Ductless mini-splits experience

Leadership of installations

Education

EPA Section 608 certification (Universal preferred)

Tools

Mitsubishi Electric CITY MULTI/VRF

Fujitsu systems

Daikin systems

Job description

MR. AIR NYC is seeking a Lead Ductless / Heat Pump Installer to independently lead complex installations across New York City. This senior role requires guiding a crew, solving challenging jobsite conditions, and mentoring less-experienced installers.

The candidate will oversee installations of ductless mini-splits, heat pumps, VRF systems, and related components, ensuring safety, quality, and customer satisfaction on premium residential and commercial projects.