HVAC Lead Installer

Job Description Job Description Location: Irvine, CA (job sites across Southern California) Type: Full-time Pay: $28–$38/hour, based on experience, plus overtime About EL-FI Homes EL-FI Homes is a licensed home electrification contractor based in Irvine (CSLB #1113934 – C-10, C-20, C-46). We help Southern California homeowners switch to clean, efficient, all-electric homes with heat pump HVAC, solar, batteries, panel upgrades and EV chargers. Our HVAC division is growing and we're adding installers to the team. What you'll do Install ducted heat pump systems, air handlers, coils and ductless mini-splits in residential homes Troubleshoot/Service heat pump systems, air handlers, coils and ductless mini-splits in residential homes Set and level condensers, run line sets, braze, pressure test, evacuate and charge systems Install and seal ductwork, plenums and registers Wire thermostats and low-voltage controls Remove and haul away old equipment Leave every job site clean and walk the homeowner through their new system Prepare systems for city inspections and HERS/duct testing What we're looking for 5+ years of residential HVAC installation experience Experience with heat pumps and mini-splits EPA 608 certification (Universal preferred) Experience with R-32/A2L refrigerants, or willingness to train Comfortable working in attics, crawl spaces and on roofs Your own hand tools Valid California driver's license and reliable transportation Able to lift 50+ lbs Nice to have Lead installer experience NATE certification Knowledge of Title 24 and HERS requirements EPA Certification Universal OSHA 30 What we offer Competitive hourly pay plus overtime Steady residential work, with no commercial or new-construction slowdowns Training on the newest heat pump equipment A path to lead installer as the division grows A company van