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Residential HVAC Lead Installer

Hartzell Heating and Air Conditioning
Aurora, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 8/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/20/2026

Residential HVAC Lead Installer - Lead the Job and Set the Standard

Pay: $35-$48/hour based on experience, plus overtime opportunities

Location: Aurora, CO

Position Type: Full-Time

Your Experience Should Be Valued

You have spent years learning how to install HVAC systems correctly, solve unexpected job-site challenges, and deliver work that homeowners can depend on. Now you are ready for a position where you can use that experience to lead projects and help other installers improve.

Hartzell Heating & Air Conditioning is seeking a Residential HVAC Lead Installer to oversee residential replacement and installation projects throughout the Aurora area.

In this role, you will be trusted to organize the job, guide the installation crew, communicate with customers, and make sure the finished system meets Hartzell's standards for safety, performance, and craftsmanship.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive pay of $35-$48/hour, depending on experience
  • Available overtime
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k)
  • 80 hours of paid time off after your first year
  • 7 paid holidays
  • Consistent work throughout the year
  • Opportunities to grow with an expanding local company

A Typical Day May Include

  • Reviewing the scope of work, equipment, materials, and job expectations before leaving for the project
  • Assigning tasks to installers, apprentices, or helpers based on their experience and the needs of the job
  • Completing residential equipment changeouts and full-system installations
  • Installing and connecting furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, indoor air quality products, and ductwork
  • Making field adjustments when job-site conditions differ from the original installation plan
  • Checking measurements, connections, airflow, drainage, electrical components, and overall system operation
  • Performing final start-up and commissioning procedures
  • Inspecting the completed installation before the job is closed
  • Coaching developing installers on safe techniques, quality standards, and efficient work practices
  • Communicating project progress, concerns, or additional material needs to the appropriate team members
  • Explaining the completed system and basic operation to the homeowner
  • Ensuring the crew protects the customer's property and leaves the work area clean
  • Completing required job documentation accurately and on time

You May Be a Strong Fit If You

  • Have several years of residential HVAC installation experience
  • Are comfortable taking responsibility for the quality and completion of an installation
  • Have previously served as a lead installer, senior installer, or informal crew leader
  • Know how to install and start up a variety of residential HVAC systems
  • Can recognize potential installation problems and develop practical solutions
  • Communicate calmly and professionally with homeowners and coworkers
  • Can give clear direction without losing your willingness to work alongside the crew
  • Understand that leadership includes teaching, inspecting, and following through
  • Stay organized while managing job-site priorities and changing conditions
  • Take pride in clean workmanship and professional presentation
  • Can safely perform physically demanding work in attics, crawl spaces, and outdoor environments
  • Hold an EPA Certification

Build More Than HVAC Systems

At Hartzell, the Lead Installer plays an important role in both the customer experience and the development of the installation team. Your standards will help determine how projects are completed, how newer employees are trained, and how customers remember their experience with the company.

You will join a smaller, supportive team where leadership is accessible, employee ideas are valued, and quality work is recognized.

Bring your installation experience to a company where you can lead from the field and make a meaningful contribution. Apply today.


Salary : $35 - $48

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