HVAC Lead Installer

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Lead Installation Technician to join our installation team. This role is ideal for technicians who are confident running installs, handling commissioning, mentoring others, and taking full responsibility for job outcomes.

Pay:

Piece rate or hourly

Key Responsibilities

• Perform full system change-outs (AC, heat pumps, furnaces, IAQ systems, zoning, dual-fuel, and multi-split systems).
• Lead commissioning: airflow verification, charging, combustion safety, electrical/mechanical checks, and documentation.
• Mentor apprentices and journeymen in brazing, wiring, documentation, and pacing.
• Plan jobs by reviewing packets, coordinating with warehouse/office, and ensuring all materials are on site.
• Lead a crew of 1–2, assign tasks, and maintain jobsite safety and cleanliness.
• Complete all required commissioning forms, photos, and ServiceTitan documentation.
• Communicate clearly with homeowners during handoff and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate directly with the Retro/Install Manager to report progress, issues, and improvement opportunities.

Requirements

• Experience: 2–5+ years of residential/light commercial HVAC installation experience.
• Certifications: EPA 608 required; OSHA-10 (minimum), OSHA-30 preferred; NATE certification a plus.
• Skills: Strong brazing, wiring, ductwork, and commissioning skills. Ability to train and mentor junior installers.
• Tools/Technology: Proficiency with iPad-based field software (ServiceTitan experience preferred).
• Other: Valid driver’s license with clean record; ability to work Monday–Friday 7:30 AM until jobs are complete, with occasional Saturdays during peak demand.

Why Join Neese?

At Neese, you’re more than just a number—you’re part of the family. We invest in our employees with continuous training, growth opportunities, and a culture built on respect, safety, and teamwork. If you’re ready to step into a role where your skills, leadership, and craftsmanship are valued, we want to hear from you.

Benefits:

We invest in the whole you — your health, your family, and your future. Employees enjoy comprehensive medical coverage through Cigna with four plan options to fit every need and budget, including an HSA-eligible high-deductible plan and an FSA alongside dental and vision benefits with low weekly premiums. We protect your financial wellbeing with company-paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance, Basic Long-Term Disability at no cost to you, and optional Voluntary Short-Term Disability and additional life coverage. Planning for retirement is easy with our 401(k) plan, where we match 50% of your contributions up to the first 6%. Beyond the basics, you'll have access to supplemental health plans including Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, plus disability resource services, travel and beneficiary support services, pet health insurance, and PerkSpot — an exclusive employee discount program. When you join us, you're not just getting a job — you're gaining a benefits package designed to support you at every stage of life.