Lead HVAC Installer

Lead HVAC Installer – Oil & GasDog House - Heating, Air, Plumbing is a family-owned and operated HVAC and plumbing company serving Midcoast and Southern Maine and we are looking for an experienced Lead HVAC Installer to join our team.This is not an entry-level installation position. We are looking for an experienced heating professional who can take ownership of a project from start to finish. You should be comfortable receiving the scope of work, planning the installation, working with an apprentice or helper, completing the installation to a high professional standard, starting and commissioning the equipment, and making sure the customer receives a system we are proud to put our name on.Just as importantly, we are looking for someone who can help develop apprentices into skilled tradespeople.Compensation$40.00–$50.00 per hour, based on experience, licensing and demonstrated ability. This is a full-time, year-round position.BenefitsWe believe experienced tradespeople should be compensated and treated like professionals. Our benefits include:100% company-paid employee health insurance2 weeks paid vacation*10 paid federal holidaysYour birthday as a paid day offMinimum of 40 hours of paid training annuallyManufacturer and technical training opportunitiesPaid license renewals and continuing educationCompany-provided uniformsAnnual boot allowanceTool reimbursement/allowanceCompany-provided specialty tools and test equipmentOvertime opportunitiesYear-round employment*Planned vacation is generally scheduled outside our peak heating season of September through March. Exceptions and unforeseen circumstances are handled according to company policy and applicable Maine law.What You'll DoAs our Lead HVAC Installer, you will be responsible for taking residential heating projects from start to finish. Responsibilities include:Review the project scope and installation requirements before beginning workPlan equipment placement, piping, venting, electrical and controlsInstall oil-fired and gas-fired boilers and furnacesInstall pumps, circulators, zone valves, controls and associated hydronic componentsInstall fuel piping, venting and combustion-air systemsComplete professional piping and wiringRead and follow manufacturer installation instructions and specificationsPerform equipment startup and commissioningPerform combustion testing and make necessary adjustmentsVerify proper system operation before leaving the jobIdentify installation issues and communicate needed changesOnce install is complete, go over the install with the homeowner and show how to use the equipmentMaintain an organized and professional jobsiteProtect the customer's home and propertyCommunicate professionally with homeownersComplete required job documentationWork with and provide direction to apprentices and installation helpersLead Installer ExpectationsWe're looking for more than someone who can make equipment run. A Lead Installer should be able to walk into a project, understand what needs to happen and own the installation. You should take pride in:Planning. Thinking through the installation before cutting pipe or setting equipment.Craftsmanship. Clean piping, wiring, venting and equipment layout matter.Commissioning. Equipment isn't finished because the switch turns it on. Systems need to be properly started, tested and adjusted.Problem solving. Existing homes don't always cooperate with the plan. We need someone capable of finding good solutions in the field.Leadership. Apprentices learn by working alongside experienced tradespeople. Part of this position is teaching them not only what to do, but why they're doing it.QualificationsWe are primarily interested in demonstrated ability rather than simply counting years in the trade. Ideal candidates will have:5+ years of professional HVAC/heating installation experience preferredCurrent Maine oil burner technician licenseCurrent Maine propane and natural gas technician license with appropriate authorities for the work performedStrong knowledge of oil and gas heating equipmentExperience with hydronic heating systemsExperience installing boilers and/or furnacesStrong piping and mechanical skillsAbility to understand wiring diagrams and heating controlsKnowledge of proper venting and combustion requirementsExperience with combustion testing and equipment commissioningValid driver's license and acceptable driving recordAbility to work independentlyAbility and willingness to lead and train apprenticesHeat pump, air-conditioning, plumbing and additional trade experience are a plus but are not required for the right heating installer.Who We're Looking ForThe right person for this position takes pride in being a tradesperson. You don't need someone standing over your shoulder telling you what to do next. You can look at an installation, develop a plan and execute it. You care what the mechanical room looks like when you're finished. You understand that good workmanship includes the details customers may never notice. You are willing to share what you know with apprentices rather than keeping that knowledge to yourself. And when you leave a completed installation, you're comfortable putting your name—and ours—on the work.About UsWe are an established, family-owned and operated HVAC and Plumbing company serving Midcoast and Southern Maine. We have been serving our community for over 15 years and provide residential heating, cooling and plumbing services.Our work includes oil, propane and natural gas heating systems, boilers, furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioning and plumbing.We invest in training, professional tools and our employees because we want skilled tradespeople to build long-term careers here. If you're an experienced oil and gas heating professional looking for a company where your knowledge, craftsmanship and leadership will be valued, we'd like to talk with you.Apply today for our Lead HVAC Installer position.