HVAC Installer – Level 1
About The Position
GreenSavers is hiring a Level 1 HVAC Installer for in-person field work in Portland, Oregon. This evergreen posting accepts applications for ongoing and future crew needs, with hiring timing dependent on available openings. Relocation assistance is not provided, though applicants able to relocate at their own expense are welcome. Level 1 installers complete foundational work with routine direction and develop greater independence through hands-on training and clear advancement expectations. The role supports residential HVAC and water-heating installations, with responsibility for safe and accurate foundational tasks. Work includes preparing and protecting jobsites, staging materials, supporting equipment removal and placement, and completing assigned line-set, condensate, pad, strapping, duct, and finish-work tasks. Installers use tools safely, keep trucks, work areas, and materials organized, and complete required photos, checklists, and closeout documentation. They learn installation standards and ask for help when a task is outside their current scope. GreenSavers is a home-performance contractor serving Portland and Central Oregon, a multi-year ENERGY STAR® Contractor of the Year and a certified B Corporation. The company helps homeowners improve comfort, efficiency, and indoor air quality through heating, cooling, weatherization, electrification, and related services.
Requirements
- EPA Section 608 certification or ability to obtain it promptly.
- About 1+ year of related field experience, HVAC training, or demonstrated trainee-level skills.
- Working knowledge of common hand and power tools and jobsite safety.
- Reliability, attention to detail, and ability to follow plans and direction.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work in attics, crawlspaces, rooftops, and changing weather.
Nice To Haves
- Valid driver's license preferred.
- Basic electrical, sheet-metal, or plumbing skills.
- Spanish skills.
Responsibilities
- Support residential HVAC and water-heating installations by completing safe, accurate foundational tasks.
- Prepare and protect jobsites and stage materials.
- Support equipment removal and placement.
- Complete assigned line-set, condensate, pad, strapping, duct, and finish-work tasks.
- Use tools safely and keep the truck, work area, and materials organized.
- Complete required photos, checklists, and closeout documentation.
- Learn installation standards and ask for help when a task is outside the current scope.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage options, with approximately 75% of employee-only premiums covered and contributions toward dependent coverage.
- $25,000 life insurance, AD&D, and an Employee Assistance Program included with medical enrollment.
- 401(k) with a company match of up to 3.5%, subject to plan eligibility and vesting requirements.
- Paid vacation that increases with tenure, six paid holidays, and paid sick time.
- Paid required job-related training, including class time, and opportunities to build skills and take on more responsibility.
- Team gatherings and outings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
