Residential HVAC Lead Installer
About The Position
Capital Heating, Cooling, Electric & Plumbing, Milwaukee's highest-rated residential HVAC company and a 3-time Milwaukee Top Workplace, is hiring an experienced HVAC Lead Installer / Lead HVAC Technician to run residential install crews. This role offers top-of-market pay, real benefits, and a professional operating environment. The position involves year-round residential HVAC installation work, ensuring steady hours without seasonal layoffs. The total compensation potential, including base pay, weekly bonus, and sign-on bonus, ranges from $79,000 to $120,000+, with top Leads earning even more.
Requirements
- 2+ years of residential HVAC installation experience, with proven ability to run a job independently
- EPA 608 / EPA Universal Certification (required)
- Valid driver's license with insurable driving record
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Able to pass pre-employment drug test and background check
- NATE Installer Certification (or willing to earn it — we'll help)
- Strong knowledge of refrigerant and refrigeration systems
- Strong knowledge of gas furnaces and electric furnaces
- Strong knowledge of heat pumps and ductless mini-split systems
- Strong knowledge of central air conditioning systems
- Strong knowledge of boiler systems and radiant heat
- Strong knowledge of residential ductwork and sheet metal design and installation
- Strong knowledge of HVAC low-voltage controls and wiring
- Able to complete residential HVAC installations independently or lead a team through them
- Able to train and supervise HVAC helpers and junior installers
- Able to test, balance, and commission full HVAC systems
- Able to diagnose and troubleshoot complex install issues
- Able to understand and apply residential HVAC and mechanical codes
Responsibilities
- Lead residential HVAC installation projects from start to finish across Milwaukee, Waukesha, and surrounding counties
- Install furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, ductless mini-splits, boilers, and full ductwork systems
- Read and interpret installation drawings, mechanical plans, and system layouts
- Test, balance, commission, and troubleshoot residential HVAC systems
- Train and supervise HVAC helpers and junior installers
- Ensure every install meets local and state mechanical codes
- Deliver the kind of customer experience that keeps Capital at the top of Milwaukee reviews
Benefits
- Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus (paid quarterly over 2 years)
- $250/week quality bonus ($13,000/year potential)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation, holidays, and PTO
- Company tools and equipment provided
- Company-provided uniforms with dry cleaning
- Paid ongoing training (in-house, on-the-job, and manufacturer-sponsored)
- Company outings and team events
- Performance-based SPIFFs and commissions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
