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HVAC Installation Tech

American Residential Services
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2027

Overview

Job Type: Full-Time | Year-RoundIndustry: Residential HVAC InstallationEarning potential over $100k/year based on performance

SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $5000/based on interview and experience 

Join the Nation’s Leading Residential HVAC Company

American Residential Services (ARS) is the largest provider of residential HVAC, heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical services in the United States. With over 7,000 employees and 45 years of experience, ARS delivers trusted residential HVAC installation, heating and air conditioning service, and home comfort solutions to homeowners nationwide.

We are hiring experienced HVAC Lead Installers to install residential heating and air conditioning systems, including furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, and complete HVAC systems.

What We Offer

  • Insurance benefits available after 31 days

  • Low-cost medical (as low as $5/week), dental, and vision

  • HSA/FSA options

  • 401(k) with company match

  • 13 days PTO 8 paid holidays

  • Company-paid life insurance

  • Take-home vehicle gas card

  • Uniforms provided cleaning service

  • Weekly direct deposit

  • Ongoing HVAC training and career advancement

Responsibilities

As a Residential HVAC Lead Installer, you will:

  • Remove and replace outdated HVAC systems, including furnaces, heat pumps, and air conditioning units

  • Install complete residential heating and air conditioning systems following manufacturer specifications and HVAC codes

  • Lead residential HVAC installations with support from an assigned HVAC installer helper

  • Start up, test, and troubleshoot newly installed HVAC equipment

  • Ensure all HVAC installation work meets safety, quality, and inspection standards

  • Deliver professional service and maintain a clean job site during every HVAC installation

This is a full-time, year-round HVAC installation position with consistent work and strong earning potential.

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of residential HVAC installation experience

  • Experience installing heating and air conditioning systems

  • Comfortable leading HVAC installs with a helper

  • Working knowledge of local HVAC inspection codes

  • EPA Certification (or ability to obtain)

  • Valid driver’s license with good driving record

  • Ability to lift heavy HVAC equipment and work in attics or crawlspaces

  • Must pass background check and drug screening

For questions about the role, you may contact our recruiting team at 571-393-7118

Note: This posting outlines potential pay ranges and opportunities, which are not guaranteed and do not represent a formal offer. Additional compensation may be offered based on experience and will be outlined in an offer letter addendum. ARS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Privacy policy available upon request.

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