Residential HVAC Installation Crew Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Southern Home Services is a residential HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical company that acquires, owns, and operates businesses across the United States. Join a growing team where your leadership on the install crew directly shapes customer comfort and company success.

A day in the life

You’ll roll out in a well-stocked vehicle, review the plan with your helper, greet the homeowner, and lead a precise, code-compliant install. From setting equipment to final walkthroughs, you set the tone for safety, craftsmanship, and five-star service.

What you’ll lead and do

• Install, upgrade, and replace residential HVAC systems with precision and attention to detail.
• Cut, thread, and connect copper or PVC piping; perform both high- and low-voltage wiring.
• Train and mentor Install Helpers on-site and in the shop, building their skills and confidence.
• Deliver clear, respectful communication and exceptional customer service to homeowners.
• Handle physical tasks including lifting, bending, and safely moving items over 50 pounds.
• Keep tools, parts, and your vehicle organized, clean, and ready for the next call.
• Work safely at heights and in tight areas (such as attics), through extreme heat or cold.
• Follow appliance standards, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and internal service standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What you bring

• 1+ years of HVAC Lead Install experience in residential settings with proven hands-on ability.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• EPA certification in compliance with environmental regulations.
• Advanced troubleshooting and strong critical-thinking capabilities.
• Proactive, enthusiastic mindset with pride in high-quality workmanship.
• Customer-first approach and the ability to resolve concerns professionally.
• Comfort engaging professionally with team members and leaders at all levels.
• Flexible, innovative, and collaborative in dynamic field conditions.

Physical requirements

• Lifting 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Climbing ladders; accessing attics; navigating tight spaces; entering crawlspaces; pushing, carrying, and pulling; using hand tools; and performing fine detail work.
• Ability to drive.
• Working indoors and outdoors, including attics and crawlspaces.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit; talk or hear in person and by telephone.
• Use of hands to handle or feel objects or controls; reaching with hands and arms.
• Regular stooping, kneeling, bending, and crouching.
• Regular exposure to extreme temperatures (heat or cold) and adverse weather (wind, rain, ice, or snow).

Southern Home Services will make reasonable accommodations to allow an employee to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits and growth

Enjoy a steady career path with strong support, training, and room to advance—while keeping balance and purpose at the forefront.

• Reliable, year-round work
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Growth opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Company paid short term life insurance
• Life insurance

This is a non-exempt position.

Southern Home Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. The policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.