HVAC Lead Installer
About The Position
Burton Plumbing, a brand of Clarion Home Services Group, is hiring a Lead HVAC Installer for its residential team in Omaha, Nebraska, and the surrounding area. This is an on-site, field-based, full-time position with daily travel to residential and commercial job sites within the local branch’s service region. The Monday-through-Friday schedule has variable daily hours and may fluctuate with seasonal business needs and project volume, up to 40 hours per week. Occasional overtime, evening, or weekend work may be required to meet operational deadlines. The Lead HVAC Installer supervises and directs installers, completes HVAC installations, ensures safety and quality standards, and communicates with clients. The role also involves coaching apprentices and junior installers, completing job paperwork, and maintaining tools and vehicles. Candidates should have at least three years of residential and/or light commercial HVAC service or installation experience, knowledge of relevant codes and HVAC systems, and the ability to read blueprints and follow safety standards. A journeyman or master mechanical license is preferred; a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record are required. The position pays $25.00–$30.00 per hour, based on experience and other job-related factors. It is hourly and non-exempt, with overtime eligibility and biweekly pay. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans; HSA and FSA options; a 401(k) with company matching and immediate vesting; company-paid disability and basic life insurance; paid time off and holidays; tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance; and an Employee Assistance Program. The employer also describes career growth opportunities, training, team events, and a safety-focused work culture. The physical requirements include being on one’s feet for eight hours a day, performing strenuous labor and regularly lifting 75 pounds or more, working in extreme heat and cold, and frequently climbing ladders. Applicants must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of residential and/or light commercial HVAC service or installation experience.
- Knowledge of applicable installation and venting codes.
- Experience with heating and cooling systems, including the ability to draw simple diagrams, read blueprints, and follow safety standards.
- Basic knowledge of sheet metal practices and air-balancing principles and techniques.
- Familiarity with a wide range of HVAC equipment and troubleshooting.
- Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
- High integrity and a strong desire for continuous improvement.
- Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
- Ability to be on one’s feet for 8 hours a day, perform strenuous labor including daily lifting of 75 pounds or more, work in extreme heat and cold, and frequently climb ladders.
Nice To Haves
- Journeyman or Master Mechanical license.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and direct a team of installers, delegate tasks, manage job-site manpower, and keep projects on schedule.
- Install HVAC components, including furnaces, air conditioners, ductwork, gas lines, and wiring; fabricate ductwork, braze refrigerant lines, pull vacuum, and perform system start-ups.
- Enforce safety protocols, maintain clean job sites, and ensure installations meet manufacturer specifications, building codes, and quality standards.
- Explain system operation, maintenance, and warranty information to clients, provide expert advice, and support client satisfaction.
- Coach and train apprentices and junior installers in best practices, technical skills, and company values.
- Complete job-related paperwork accurately, including payroll, work orders, permits, and warranty information.
- Maintain tools and vehicles.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- HSA and FSA options
- 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting
- Company-paid short-term disability insurance
- Company-paid long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid basic life insurance for the employee and qualifying spouse and children
- Paid time off
- 6 paid holidays
- Up to 3 floating holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Training through the Interplay Learning Management System
- Regular team events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
