HVAC Team Lead

Jetson Home•Burbank, CA

6d•$41 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Jetson is a vertically integrated home electrification company working to help homes transition from fossil fuels to sustainable energy. The HVAC Team Lead (described in the posting as a Lead Installer) will complete residential heat pump installations and set a high standard for job-site quality, safety, and customer experience. This person will help train and guide less experienced installers, contribute to improving installation processes, and help establish Jetson’s operation in a new market. The role involves installing complete heat pump systems, including removing existing gas furnaces and air-conditioning equipment; performing refrigerant recovery, evacuation, and charging; and using blueprints and wiring diagrams to install and troubleshoot systems. The installer must ensure work complies with local building codes, communicate effectively with homeowners, and leave work areas clean. The position is full-time and permanent, based in person in Burbank, California, with pay of $41–$50 per hour.

Requirements

Extensive hands-on residential HVAC installation experience, including work in attics, crawlspaces, and physically demanding environments.
Proven experience leading an installation crew, organizing work, keeping jobs on track, and holding the team accountable.
Experience training or mentoring junior technicians on the job site.
EPA Section 608 Certification.
Ability to read blueprints and wiring schematics.
Strong working knowledge of local building codes and compliance requirements.
Solid refrigerant handling skills, including recovery, evacuation, and charging.
Strong attention to quality and willingness to speak up about substandard work.
Clear, professional communication with homeowners and teammates.
Problem-solving ability when installations do not go as planned.
Physical stamina to handle heavy equipment and work in varied conditions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with heat pumps or mini-splits; the company is willing to help develop this expertise for someone eager to focus on it.

Responsibilities

Complete full heat pump system installations, including removing existing gas furnaces and air-conditioning equipment, and leave the work area clean and ready.
Perform refrigerant recovery, system evacuation, and proper charging.
Read and work from blueprints and wiring diagrams to install systems and troubleshoot issues.
Stay current on local building codes and ensure each job is compliant before completion.
Guide and support less experienced installers by dividing responsibilities, catching issues early, and teaching Jetson equipment and procedures.
Maintain high installation quality when working independently or with a team, and raise concerns when work is not up to standard.
Communicate clearly with homeowners, answer questions, and provide a positive customer experience.
Collaborate with installers and the engineering team to improve processes.
Contribute to building the new market operation.