HVAC Install Lead

Description

 Take the lead. Earn what you're worth.

Are you a skilled HVAC installer ready to step into a leadership role? Alco Air is looking for an experienced Lead Installer who takes pride in clean, code-perfect work and knows that a great installation is about more than equipment — it's about the customer experience from start to finish. In this role, you'll run your own installs, mentor your assistant, and set the standard the rest of the team measures up to. With a performance-based pay structure offering $80K+ earning potential, your skill and drive directly shape your paycheck. If you're ready to lead, grow, and do work that lasts, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As Alco Air's Lead Installer, you'll own the proper installation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems from start to finish. You'll lead and train your installation assistant, ensure every job is executed to code and industry standards, and communicate with customers before, during, and after the install to deliver a true 5-star experience. You'll protect and care for each customer's home throughout the process and accurately complete every pre-install, safety, and post-install checklist.

Requirements

 Key Responsibilities

• Create a customer experience that exceeds the expectations set by the SRM or Comfort Advisor
• Maintain professionalism and clear communication throughout the installation, ensuring the customer is fully prepared to operate their new HVAC system upon completion
• Install HVAC systems — including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, ductless mini-splits, and ductwork — to minimum standards and installation manual requirements
• Perform thorough start-up and testing of installed systems to ensure proper operation, and complete and sign the Safety, Quality, and Assurance Report
• Follow all safety procedures and use protective equipment as required, completing and signing the Job Site Hazard Analysis Report (JHAR) before beginning work
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used, and call into the Project Management Team upon completion to communicate any issues and replenishment needs
• Collaborate with team members and project managers to complete installations on schedule
• Stay current with industry standards, building codes, and licensing requirements

What You Bring

• At least 1 year of experience leading HVAC installations (required)
• EPA Certification
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and work in confined spaces or at heights

Working Conditions

This role regularly involves working in both indoor and outdoor environments with extreme variations in temperature. Climbing, heavy lifting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, sitting, and reaching are all required. You should be able to work in tight spaces such as attics and crawlspaces, lift 50 pounds, and push, pull, carry, or maneuver heavier items. The role occasionally requires working at heights of 15 feet or more above ground and calls for good visual acuity — close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception. Willingness to work hours outside the normal schedule when needed is expected.

Why Join Us

At Alco Air, we invest in our people because we know skilled technicians are the foundation of everything we do. You'll have access to industry-leading training, advanced tools and technology, and a team genuinely committed to your growth. Pair that with a pay structure that rewards your performance, and you've got a place where your craftsmanship is valued and your career — and your earnings — have real room to grow.