Lead HVAC Installer

Lead HVAC Installer

Location:Houston, TX

Position Overview

Ready to take your HVAC installation skills to a top-tier residential service team? We're looking for a knowledgeable, skilled, and customer-focused Lead HVAC Installer who excels at system retrofits, code compliance, and providing excellent service. Join a company that supports your success with great benefits, a company vehicle, and continuous training.

In your role as a Lead HVAC Installer, you will be responsible for leading complete residential HVAC system change-outs, equipment retrofits, duct modifications, and installations. You will use your customer service training to educate and assist homeowners, ensuring every installation meets or exceeds local codes and customer expectations.

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Lead and perform full residential HVAC system replacements, heat pump retrofits, ductwork modifications, and equipment installations.

• Know local mechanical and municipal codes and apply them in a practical manner on every job, ensuring all installation work meets or exceeds code compliance standards.

• Utilize customer service training to educate and assist customers, clearly presenting accessory options, indoor air quality (IAQ) solutions, and system upgrades to drive performance earnings.

• Successfully read and interpret system schematics, airflow designs, and low-voltage wiring diagrams.

• Maintain a strong focus on safety, complying with all company and federal safety rules, policies, and procedures, including wearing required safety equipment.

• Lead and mentor assistant installers/helpers on job sites, instilling proper installation techniques and safety habits.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience performing residential HVAC installations and lead change-outs.

• EPA Universal Certification is required.

• Knowledgeable of current local mechanical codes and able to successfully complete a mathematical aptitude evaluation.

• Tech-savvy; must be comfortable using an iPad and smartphone for field workflows (ServiceTitan experience is a plus).

• Must be 21 years or older with a valid state driver's license and a reasonable driving record (must obtain a Texas license within 30 days of employment).

• High school diploma or GED required. Must have English reading and writing skills (Bilingual skills in English/Spanish are preferred).

• Willing and able to complete pre-employment criminal and financial background checks, as well as drug testing.

• Able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds without assistance; able to work outdoors in all weather conditions; able to perform work on uneven surfaces; frequently climb ladders, work from various heights, and in confined spaces such as attics and crawlspaces; must be capable of bending, reaching, crouching, climbing, crawling, walking, standing, and sitting for long periods.

What Can We Do for You?

• Competitive Pay: $30.00/hr Base or Piece Rate per job (paying higher of the two)

• Company Provided Vehicle.

• Health Coverage: Medical (Three plans, including HSA option, and Telemedicine/Virtual Care), Dental, and Vision.

• Other Benefits: Life, Disability, and Voluntary Benefits.

• 401K: Eligible to contribute and receive company matching contributions after 6 months of service (pre-tax and Roth options available).

About Work With Your Handz

Work With Your Handz is a national skilled trades recruiting firm. Since 2018 we have made more than 2,500 placements, connecting HVAC, plumbing, electrical and other trades professionals with residential, commercial and industrial service companies, from apprentice and technician roles through management and executive leadership. Our services are always free to candidates. Work With Your Handz is a 2026 Inc. 5000 company.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

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