Lead HVAC Installer
Department: HVAC
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Somis, CA
Reporting To: Install Manager
Compensation: $28.00 - $35.00 / hour
Description
A well-established HVAC and plumbing company serving Ventura County and the surrounding Southern California markets is hiring experienced Lead Installers to run residential system installations from start to finish. This is a hands-on lead role for a technician who takes pride in clean, code-compliant work and can own a job site from rough-in through startup. You will work with quality equipment, steady year-round volume, and a company that stands behind its people.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead residential HVAC system installations (furnaces, condensers, air handlers, and ductwork) from rough-in through startup.
- Work from installation plans, load calculations, and equipment specifications to set and connect new equipment.
- Commission and verify systems to manufacturer specifications and local code.
- Direct and mentor install helpers and apprentices on the job site.
- Communicate professionally with homeowners and keep the work area clean and protected.
- Complete startup documentation, photos, and required paperwork for each job.
- Coordinate with dispatch and the install coordinator to keep jobs on schedule.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- 3+ years of residential HVAC installation experience, including time running installs as a lead.
- Strong working knowledge of ductwork, refrigerant line sets, brazing, and equipment startup.
- EPA 608 certification.
- Comfortable reading install plans and applying proper load and airflow requirements.
- Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Professional, customer-facing demeanor while working in occupied homes.
- Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay, steady year-round work, quality equipment, and room to grow with an established local company.