HVAC Lead Installer

Marshall's Specialty Services (HVAC) • Portland, OR

92d • $25 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Marshall’s Specialty Services is seeking a Lead HVAC Installer to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in hands-on work in the field, brings a strong work ethic to every job, and enjoys helping people feel comfortable and cared for in their homes. The company specializes in HVAC, insulation and spray foam, fireplaces and hearth products, and ongoing HVAC service. They offer a culture built on quality, teamwork, and doing right by both customers and employees. The Lead HVAC Installer will partner with a Helper to install a wide range of systems and equipment from various manufacturers, working on residential retrofits, new construction, hearth systems, water heating solutions, and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-4 years residential install experience.
• Must pass drug and background screens.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable through the company insurance carrier.
• High school diploma or GED.
• NATE Core, plus 1 additional certification or obtain within 1 year of hire.
• EPA Certified.
• LP License or obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Water Heater Installer License or obtain within 6 months of hire or promotion.
• Intermediate level hearth product installation knowledge and troubleshooting abilities.
• Intermediate level refrigeration - ability to adjust differential pressure and superheat subcooling measurements.
• Ability to take accurate measurements and create drawings for custom sheet metal built in our Sheet Metal Shop.
• Possess knowledge for electrical ohm troubleshooting (e.g. checking for shorts, running load amps, testing capacitors, etc.).
• Knowledgeable in all gas piping design and installation (e.g. underground gas pipe, PE pipe, 2lb systems, etc.).
• Ability to assess job deficiencies and call for help to try and keep the job on schedule.
• Ability to check static pressures and complete all phases of fire up procedures.
• Ability to set and reconnect air handlers and furnaces without supervision.
• Demonstrated competency and experience with proper brazing techniques (nitrogen purging).
• Demonstrated competency with evacuation line sets.
• Possess a standard diagnostic toolset.
• Able to communicate clearly in English both verbally and in writing.
• Possess tools necessary to perform work at Install Level 4.
• Ability to work with tools used in the job in a safe manner.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure down to the ⅛”.
• Punctuality.
• Communication.
• Constructive feedback.
• Job specific knowledge and skills for the job level.
• Technical/Professional skills and knowledge.
• Leadership.
• Continuous Learning and Professional Development.
• Customer/Client focused.
• Developing others.
• Follow up.
• Managing work.
• Quality Oriented/Work Standards.
• Safety Awareness.
• Stress Tolerance.

Nice To Haves

• Training and mentoring helpers.
• Oversee work performance of Helper on the job and constructive feedback and training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times.
• Maintain required levels of truck stock items.
• Properly use safety equipment daily, including gloves, back brace, lifting harness, safety glasses, and continual observation of surroundings and team members.
• Keep the interior of a vehicle clean and free of trash, debris, and unused food/drink. Sweep vehicle interior and ensure all tools and equipment are stored properly in compartments.
• Complete weekly vehicle inspection reports.
• Operate company vehicle following all safety standards and applicable laws.
• Follow instructions from supervisor in a timely manner.
• Immediately report any problems with company tools or vehicles to the office.
• Work well with customers, co-workers, and other subcontractors.
• Properly prepare the job site using drop cloths, moving furniture or obstructions, and preparing surface areas using floor protectors.
• Clean job site, ensuring it is picked up and left in a condition better or equivalent to when the team arrived. This includes moving all trash and debris, sweeping or vacuuming the site, and removing all tools, parts, and equipment.
• Properly remove all install flexible ductwork per code.
• Properly support ductwork per code.
• Properly remove equipment per code.
• Use and perform workflow processes on service software through a mobile device.
• Complete necessary documentation (notes, photos, forms, time tracking, etc.) to support invoices, estimates, orders, inventory, and other information provided to customers, coworkers, and supervisors as needed.
• Install standard ductwork.
• Lay out and make standard rectangular ductwork in the shop.
• Communicate ideas to supervisors and homeowners.
• Work on standard replacements unassisted and unsupervised.
• Safely use all trade-related tools.
• Safely work off 10” and above ladders, and extension ladders.
• Utilize all safety precautions and always wear appropriate safety equipment.
• Properly connect ductwork to equipment with screws per code.
• Properly seal ductwork per code.
• Properly run ¾ PVC drain lines per code.
• Properly install dryer vent.
• Properly use Bosch hammer drill for drilling holes per code.
• Check out materials on inventory listing from the warehouse.
• Obtain positive customer Google reviews.
• Perform residential replacement jobs, including single unit or full systems.
• Install, braze, and evacuate line sets.
• Perform AC and HP installs, with a solid understanding of refrigeration.
• Wire all controllers and thermostats.
• Perform all jobs to labor budgets.
• Supervise and train helpers.
• Attend NATE training for specialty certification.
• Complete necessary paperwork to support invoices, estimates, orders, inventory, timecards and other information provided to customers, coworkers, and supervisors as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with the base employee plan fully covered by Marshall’s
• 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with up to a 4% company match
• Vacation pay
• Sick pay
• 6 paid annual holidays
• An additional personal holiday you choose each year
• Additional incentives such as Spiffs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED