HVAC Lead Installer

Semper Solaris is the fastest growing leader in the Residential Solar Installation industry. We offer Solar, Battery, Roofing and HVAC installation and service! Semper Solaris now has offices in Manteca, Santa Fe Springs, and San Diego. Our commitment to excellence has earned us an industry-wide reputation for being one of the top residential construction remodeling companies in California.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and reliable HVAC Lead Installer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, configuring, and testing heating, cooling, and ventilation systems in residential homes. You will work on new construction projects, home remodels, and complete system changeouts, ensuring all work meets local building codes and our company’s high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Installation: Install furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, ductless mini-splits, indoor coils, and thermostats in residential properties.
• Ductwork Layout: Fabricate, assemble, and install ductwork, plenums, and ventilation systems to ensure optimal airflow.
• Line Connections: Connect refrigerant lines, perform brazing and soldering, evacuate systems, and charge them with refrigerant according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Fuel & Electrical Hookups: Safely connect gas piping and wire both low-voltage and line-voltage components.
• Quality Assurance: Test completed installations to verify proper operation, check for leaks, and ensure compliance with local safety and building codes.
• Customer Service: Maintain a clean work area, respect homeowners' property, and explain system operation and maintenance to clients upon completion.
• Drive a company vehicle to and from jobsites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in residential HVAC installation.
• Certification: Active EPA Section 608 Certification is required, with a minimum of Type II certification.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and structural blueprints.
• License: Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets the Company’s insurance eligibility requirements to operate company vehicles.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication skills, punctuality, and a professional, customer-first attitude.

Physical Requirements:

The following physical requirements apply, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50+ pounds regularly.
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, squat, reach, and work in confined or awkward positions.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements while using hand and power tools.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods, including lifting and carrying materials across residential job sites.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and rain.
• Ability to climb ladders and access attic spaces and/or rooftops throughout the workday.
• Ability to travel between residential installation sites and safely enter and exit company vehicles.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Hourly Rate: $35–$45 an hour based on experience and ability to perform the job.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance, H.S.A., and Employee Assistance Program
• Potential Bonus Opportunities and Career Path Opportunities for Top Performers!
• Paid Sick and Vacation Time
• 401k

Perks:

• Company vehicle (for business use only)
• Tool account program
• Consistent work

Semper Solaris is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and E-Verify employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Semper Solaris considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act and applicable local laws.

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