HVAC Installer

Manhattan Plumbing & Heating•Belgrade, MT

About The Position

The HVAC Installer safely and professionally installs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for residential and light commercial applications, including equipment replacements, new construction, and system upgrades. The role works as part of an installation team to complete projects on schedule, meet applicable codes and manufacturer specifications, maintain a clean and safe jobsite, and provide a positive customer experience. The position also includes assigned site evaluations, field measurements, material takeoffs, and estimate preparation. The employee reviews approved scopes and actual site conditions, identifies discrepancies or additional requirements, and follows company approval procedures for pricing and scope changes. Final pricing, contractual commitments, and changes to approved work must follow M.Air approval procedures. The role generally works Monday through Friday during core hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and participates in a scheduled after-hours and weekend on-call rotation. Overtime, early starts, schedule adjustments, and extended days may be necessary. The position involves indoor and outdoor work in homes, commercial buildings, construction sites, crawlspaces, attics, rooftops, mechanical rooms, and other confined or difficult-to-access locations. It reports to the Service Manager, Field Supervisor, and Operations Manager.

Requirements

Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn HVAC installation practices.
Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and installation equipment.
Ability to read and follow work orders, equipment installation manuals, plans, and technical instructions.
Commitment to safe work practices, quality workmanship, punctuality, and professional conduct.
Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers, customers, contractors, and management; follow instructions, accept feedback, and complete required documentation.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record if driving is required for the position.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of HVAC installation work, with or without reasonable accommodation.
GED, high school diploma, or equivalent.
Journeyman license.
Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly, 75 pounds occasionally, and 100 pounds with assistance.
Ability to work in confined spaces, crawlspaces, attics, rooftops, and mechanical rooms; stand, kneel, bend, climb ladders, and work in varying weather conditions.
Natural or corrected vision sufficient for close, distance, and peripheral vision with normal depth perception.
Ability to work extended hours, nights, or weekends and safely operate service vehicles and tools.
Ability to work under stressful conditions; the posting notes possible exposure to verbal and/or physical confrontations.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Workspace, and digital CRM and dispatch software.
Basic change-order cost-estimating experience.
Ability to participate in required rotating on-call schedule and respond to emergency calls.

Nice To Haves

Previous residential or light commercial HVAC installation experience.
Experience with equipment change-outs, new construction, ductwork, refrigerant piping, and system startup.
Knowledge of HVAC electrical controls, airflow, combustion venting, condensate management, and equipment commissioning.
EPA Section 608 certification appropriate to assigned refrigerant-handling duties.
Familiarity with applicable mechanical codes, manufacturer specifications, and inspection requirements.
Experience with heat pumps, ductless systems, high-efficiency furnaces, or hydronic heating applications.
Relevant technical school, apprenticeship, manufacturer, or industry training.
Associate’s degree in a related field.
Sage Field Operations experience.

Responsibilities

Install furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, ductless mini-splits, ventilation equipment, thermostats, ductwork, refrigerant piping, condensate drains, and related components according to job specifications, manufacturer instructions, applicable codes, and company standards.
Complete equipment change-outs, new construction installations, and system upgrades, including associated air distribution and system connections within the employee’s training, qualifications, and legal scope of work.
Coordinate with plumbing and electrical trades when additional expertise or licensed trade involvement is required.
Verify equipment placement, clearances, service access, drainage, airflow, and installation details; perform startup, system checks, testing, and commissioning.
Identify installation conflicts, defective or missing materials, and unexpected site conditions, and communicate issues promptly.
Follow M.Air safety procedures, applicable OSHA requirements, building and mechanical codes, manufacturer instructions, and required PPE and safe-work practices; report safety incidents and concerns.
Review work orders, scopes, specifications, drawings, material lists, and special instructions; confirm equipment, materials, tools, and site access are available and communicate delays or discrepancies.
Organize work and coordinate sequencing with coworkers, contractors, other trades, and the office team to support safe, efficient, timely installation.
Inspect finished work for workmanship, code compliance, support, sealing, insulation, accessibility, and proper system operation; complete checklists, measurements, and test records and address deficiencies within scope.
Represent M.Air professionally, arrive prepared and on time, communicate respectfully, protect customer property, clean the jobsite, and provide basic equipment-operation and handoff information as assigned.
Complete work-order records, installation details, equipment model and serial numbers, materials used, test results, startup information, photos, and required closeout documentation, including in Sage Field Operations when applicable.
Maintain and properly use tools, equipment, PPE, vehicles, and materials; keep assigned vehicles organized, fueled, stocked, and ready; perform routine inspections and report maintenance needs or damage.
Work cooperatively with the installation team and other departments, accept coaching, take ownership of assigned work, and provide accurate installation information to support future serviceability.
Perform assigned site evaluations; gather measurements, equipment information, photographs, and site conditions; review plans and installation requirements; identify resources, complications, code issues, access concerns, and feasibility considerations.
Prepare accurate material takeoffs, equipment lists, labor assessments, and estimates using company-approved tools, templates, pricing structures, and procedures; document assumptions, exclusions, allowances, and authorization needs.
Coordinate with suppliers and the office team as needed to obtain specifications, availability, lead times, and pricing; submit estimates and supporting information for review and approval.
Compare approved estimates and scopes with actual site conditions, flag missing materials, estimating errors, and potential cost overruns, and obtain required authorization before additional or changed work.
Document actual labor hours, material usage, unexpected conditions, and estimate-to-actual differences to support continuous improvement.
Participate in scheduled after-hours and weekend on-call rotation, respond to emergency service calls in a timely and professional manner, and remain available during assigned periods.
Participate in team meetings, training, and coaching; support dispatch and scheduling through effective communication; assist other departments and mentor apprentices or junior technicians when assigned.