What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC Install Lead position at Detroit Heating and Cooling Co?
Run the install crew. Build systems you're proud of.
We're a busy, growing HVAC company based in Waterford, MI, and we need an experienced HVAC Install Lead to run our installation crews. You'll take jobs from the load calc to the final walkthrough: quality installs, clean job sites, and happy homeowners.
What You'll Do
- Lead residential and light commercial installs: furnaces, A/C, heat pumps, ductwork, and IAQ equipment
- Run your crew's day: assign work, set the pace, and keep jobs on schedule
- Handle gas piping, venting, electrical hookups, refrigerant charging, and startup/commissioning
- Train and develop install helpers and apprentices
- Do the final quality walkthrough with the customer on every job
- Flag and solve problems in the field before they become callbacks
What We're Looking For
- 4 years of HVAC installation experience (residential a must, light commercial a plus)
- Experience leading a crew or ready to step up into a lead role
- EPA 608 certification required
- Michigan Mechanical Journeyman license a strong plus
- Comfortable with sheet metal fabrication, brazing, and low-voltage wiring
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
What You Get
- $28.00-$38.00 per hour, based on experience, plus install bonuses
- Company vehicle, gas card, phone, and tablet
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k), paid time off, and paid holidays
- Year-round installs: no seasonal layoffs
- A real path into field management as we grow
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday. Occasional Saturdays during peak season.
Ready to run your own crew? Apply today and we'll reach out within 48 hours.
Pay: $28.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- HVAC: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- EPA Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $38