HVAC Install Helper (In-Field Experience Required)

As You Wish Electric • Renton, WA

24d

About The Position

As You Wish Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Air is hiring an HVAC Install Helper to support residential retrofit projects and some light commercial work. The role is field-based, working at customer homes as part of a crew of 2–3 under the direction of a Lead Installer. Helpers assist with heating and cooling system installations, ductwork, refrigeration lines, wiring, and system commissioning, typically completing 1–2 jobs per day. The position involves 8–10 hours of manual labor and work in varied weather and physical conditions.

Requirements

• Previous HVAC in-field experience; schooling alone does not satisfy this requirement.
• Physical ability to perform 8–10 hours of manual labor per day.
• Comfort lifting heavy equipment, climbing ladders, working in tight spaces, and working in any weather.
• Strong communication skills to explain installations clearly to customers.

Responsibilities

• Organize, load, and clean the truck before each job.
• Prepare the vehicle and lay out supplies for installations.
• Level the ground and place outdoor unit pads.
• Assist with removing old units and installing new heating and cooling systems.
• Assist with line sets, ductless mini-splits, refrigerant lines, line hides, drains, wiring, and brazed piping connections.
• Run wires through walls and connect high- and low-voltage wiring.
• Fabricate and install custom ductwork, set up refrigeration lines, and replace venting.
• Cut wall penetrations and mount thermostats.
• Assist with commissioning unitary forced-air, ductless, and communicating systems.
• Clean the job site inside and out.
• Communicate clearly with customers about the installation.

Benefits

• Company pays 75% of the employee's medical, dental, vision, and life insurance premiums.
• Company contributes 50% toward family coverage.
• Company contributions to a 401(k).
• Six paid holidays plus PTO.
• Truck expenses, including gas, service fees, and tolls, are covered.
• Uniforms provided.
• Ongoing technical and sales training.
• Weekly paychecks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed