Lead HVAC Installer - 30 to 40 Per Hour - Full Benefits

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Dental insurance

Lead HVAC Installer
$30–$40 per hour plus overtime, bonuses, and company-paid medical

Take charge of residential HVAC installations, lead a crew, and set the standard for quality workmanship.

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning of San Diego is looking for an experienced Lead HVAC Installer who can manage installations from start to finish. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who takes pride in craftsmanship, communicates well, and can help develop installers and apprentices.

What You’ll Do

• Lead residential and light-commercial HVAC installations 
• Work hands-on alongside helpers and junior installers 
• Coordinate equipment, materials, tools, and daily job requirements 
• Ensure installations meet company standards, manufacturer specifications, and applicable codes 
• Complete system startups, commissioning, and final quality-control checks 
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe job sites 
• Complete job documentation accurately and on time 
• Communicate professionally with customers, dispatchers, office staff, and management 
• Train and mentor apprentices and developing installers 
• Identify installation concerns and communicate solutions before they become problems 

Compensation

• $30–$40 per hour , depending on experience 
• Overtime opportunities 
• Performance and sales bonuses 
• Paid training and continuing education 

Benefits and Perks

• 100% company-paid employee medical coverage 
• Dental and vision plan options 
• 401(k) with company match 
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave 
• Birthday and anniversary paid time off 
• Company vehicle and gas card 
• Company-provided iPad 
• Company phone or phone reimbursement 
• Life insurance 
• Uniforms provided 
• Paid certifications and continuing education 
• On-site gym and shower access 
• Employee discounts, including mortgage-related benefits 
• Opportunities for advancement 

Required Qualifications

• At least three years of residential HVAC installation experience 
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complete HVAC installations 
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and leadership skills 
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record 
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of HVAC installation work 
• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Ability to successfully complete applicable pre-employment screening 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising helpers or installation crews 
• EPA Section 608 certification 
• NATE certification 
• Experience with heat pumps, furnaces, air conditioners, package units, and ductwork 
• Familiarity with permitting, inspections, startup procedures, and commissioning documentation 

Why Join Our Team?

You will have the opportunity to lead a crew, perform high-quality work, and grow with a company that supports its installers. We provide competitive pay, strong benefits, stocked vehicles, office support, paid training, and opportunities to advance.

We are looking for someone who leads from the front, takes ownership of every installation, and wants to build a long-term career with a growing company.

Apply today to join our San Diego installation team.