HVAC Lead Installer-Relocation

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Lead Installer – Traverse City, MI

Take the Lead on High-Quality HVAC Installs

If you’re an experienced HVAC installer who takes pride in doing the job right and enjoys helping less-experienced technicians get better, this is an opportunity to step into a true lead role.

We’re looking for an HVAC Lead Installer in Traverse City, MI to take ownership of residential and light commercial installations from start to finish. You’ll lead projects in the field, guide junior installers, troubleshoot challenges, and make sure every job meets high standards for quality, safety, and customer service.

This is a year-round opportunity with strong hourly pay, excellent equipment, continued training, and a company that invests in its people.

Pay & Benefits

• $38.46–$48.08/hour, depending on experience, certifications, and licensing
• Fuel card
• Company phone & tablet
• Fully stocked truck with top-of-the-line tools
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid continuing education
• Boot & tool reimbursement
• Relocation assistance

What You’ll Be Doing

• Take the lead on residential HVAC installations from kickoff through completion
• Install furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, mini-splits, and related HVAC equipment
• Direct jobsite activities and keep projects moving safely and efficiently
• Read installation plans and ensure work meets code and company standards
• Train and mentor apprentices and junior installers in the field
• Troubleshoot installation challenges and determine practical solutions
• Monitor labor hours and help keep projects on schedule and within budget
• Communicate with homeowners and provide a professional customer experience
• Explain equipment operation and preventative maintenance to customers
• Complete installation documentation, timecards, and required paperwork
• Maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Coordinate with service technicians, dispatch, and project leadership

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of residential HVAC installation experience
• Hands-on experience installing:
  • Forced-air furnaces
  • Air conditioning systems
  • Mini-split systems
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to independently lead HVAC installations with minimal supervision
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability and willingness to train less-experienced installers
• Professional communication and customer service skills
• Comfortable using tablets and mobile technology
• Ability to climb ladders and perform the physical requirements of HVAC installation
• Ability to explain HVAC systems and equipment to homeowners
• Stable work history; 2+ years with recent employers preferred

Even Better If You Have

• EPA Universal Certification
• NATE Certification or willingness to obtain it
• Residential boiler installation experience
• Light commercial HVAC installation experience
• Preventative maintenance knowledge
• Low-voltage wiring experience

The Right Fit

You take pride in clean, professional installations and don’t cut corners. You’re comfortable being the person others turn to when something doesn’t go according to plan, and you know how to lead without standing over everyone’s shoulder.

You’re accountable, organized, customer-focused, and willing to teach what you know. Most importantly, you want to work with a team where quality craftsmanship still matters.

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday–Friday
• Year-round work
• Overtime as needed

Build Your Career in Northern Michigan

Join an established Northern Michigan mechanical contractor specializing in residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services. You’ll be part of a growing, family-oriented organization that invests in training, professional development, quality equipment, and long-term career opportunities.

You’ve put in the years to master the trade. Now take the lead—and bring the next generation of HVAC installers up with you.

JOB ID: 179761

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Tina Churchill-Spencer

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