What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC Lead Installer ($35/hour and up + up to $20k sign on bonus) position at Degree Heating & Cooling?
SIGN-ON BONUS UP TO $20,000 EARN OVER $120K/YEAR
About This Role:
We’re looking for a Licensed HVAC Lead Installer to join our team at Degree Heating & Cooling. As the leader of your install crew, you’ll work hands-on while guiding apprentices to deliver high-quality installations for residential and light commercial customers. You’ll ensure every job is done right, safe, and to our high standards—all while providing excellent customer service.
About You:
- You have 5 years of field experience and are looking for an opportunity to grow and be better supported
- You like to get the job done right the first time
- A strong communicator and a natural at explaining basic maintenance suggestions to customers
- You enjoy training and mentoring apprentices
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and perform installation of HVAC and refrigeration systems (residential light commercial)
- Mentor and train apprentices on-site, providing real growth opportunities
- Diagnose and repair electronic, mechanical, and electrical components
- Maintain truck inventory, tools, and safety practices
- Provide clear, friendly communication to customers, including basic maintenance recommendations
- Deliver accurate quotes and system calibrations per manufacturer standards
Must Haves:
- Licensed HVAC Installer in Connecticut (S-2, D-2, or equivalent)
- 5 years of HVAC field experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to read/interpret blueprints, plans, and manuals
- Tech-savvy (comfortable with tablets, mobile apps, and work-related software)
- Customer-focused, safety-minded, and detail-oriented
- Willingness to work Saturdays/on-call rotations when needed
Pay Range: Pay is dependent on experience; $35/hour and up SPIFFs and bonuses. Top technicians earn over $120,000 per year.
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive Pay: Significant base salary and bonus opportunity
- Benefits: We offer top-notch benefits!
- Various medical, dental & vision plans, including 100% employer covered options for you and your family
- 401(k) match up to 3.5%
- 100% Company paid long & short-term disability and life insurance
- Cell phone reimbursement and work-from-home stipend
- Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
- Training and Career Growth: We are scaling quickly and would support this person’s career growth and development
- Paid Time Off: Company paid holidays, unlimited PTO, and a paid Parental Leave Policy
Zephyr and its companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 3% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Company truck
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $120,000