The HVAC Install Lead is responsible for leading residential HVAC installation projects from start to finish. This role oversees install crews, ensures high-quality workmanship, maintains safety standards, and delivers an excellent customer experience while meeting company performance goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage HVAC installation crews on residential projects
- Install complete HVAC systems including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, ductwork, and accessories
- Ensure installations meet manufacturer specifications, local codes, and company quality standards
- Read and interpret blueprints, job layouts, and system designs
- Coordinate job site logistics, materials, and tools
- Train, mentor, and support install helpers and junior technicians
- Communicate professionally with homeowners and answer basic system questions
- Complete job documentation, photos, and paperwork accurately
- Perform system start-ups, testing, and commissioning
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized job site
- Identify potential issues and proactively recommend solutions
- Work closely with dispatch, sales, and management teams
Qualifications
- 4–6+ years of residential HVAC installation experience
- Prior leadership or crew-lead experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, airflow, duct design, and controls
- Ability to read wiring diagrams and installation manuals
- EPA Certification (required)
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to lift heavy equipment and work in attics, crawlspaces, and rooftops
Preferred Certifications (Not Required)
- Local or state HVAC license
What We Offer
- Competitive pay with performance incentives
- Steady, year-round work
- Paid training and advancement opportunities
- Company vehicle and tools
- Benefits package (health, dental, vision, PTO, 401K plus up to 3% match)
- Supportive team environment with growth potential
Work Schedule
- Full-time - Start 7:30AM to TBD
- Monday–Friday with occasional overtime as needed
Quality HVAC and Electrical Repairs and Installations
Welcome to Royal Oak Heating & Cooling. Since 1951, we’ve been providing reliable HVAC and electrical service in Royal Oak, Oxford, Lake Orion, and the surrounding communities. When residents need a new HVAC system, electrical repair, water heater services, lighting fixtures or replacement parts, we offer comprehensive service for sales, installation, repair, and parts with superior service from experienced and qualified technicians.
Older and poorly operating systems waste energy, fail to maintain a comfortable temperature and drive up energy costs. We solve these problems with sales and professional installation of heating, cooling and electrical systems. Our services include residential and commercial gas furnaces, residential and commercial boilers, water heater installations, and AC system installation, including central air-conditioning, wall-mounted, and ductless mini-splits, plus, electrical panel retrofitting, indoor and outdoor lighting installation, and appliance wiring.