What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead HVAC Install Technician position at Hickory?
Lead the crew. Build it right the first time.
Bell, a Hickory company, is a leader in residential and light commercial HVAC across the Hudson Valley. We're looking for a Lead Install Technician to run crews on new construction and renovation projects — someone who can read a set of plans, set the pace on a jobsite, and hand off clean, code-compliant work.
If you've led rough-ins, coordinated with GCs and other trades, and taken pride in work that passes inspection the first time, we want to talk.
What You'll Do
- Lead an install crew on new construction and renovation jobsites — set the plan for the day, assign the work, keep the job moving.
- Install complete residential and light commercial HVAC systems: air conditioning, heat pumps, furnaces, boilers, ductless mini-splits, and geothermal.
- Run rough-ins and install ductwork, air distribution, and ventilation systems from prints and submittals.
- Coordinate with general contractors, builders, and other trades to keep your scope on schedule.
- Train and direct apprentices and helpers on your crew.
- Ensure every install meets local code, safety requirements, and manufacturer specs.
- Keep a clean, organized truck and a professional jobsite.
What You Bring
- 3 years of HVAC installation experience, with time on new construction or renovation work.
- Ability to read blueprints and submittals.
- Experience leading or mentoring other installers (formal title not required — if you've been the person the crew looks to, that counts).
- Working knowledge of HVAC equipment, ductwork, and installation practices.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in attics, basements, crawl spaces, and on ladders.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Refrigerant and condensate line experience is a plus. High school diploma or trade school preferred.
What's In It For You
- Pay: $26.00–$48.00 per hour, based on experience and certifications
- Performance incentives: bonuses and performance-based rewards
- Health benefits: medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Paid time off
- Company vehicle, fully equipped for field work
- Company iPad and phone
- Uniforms and professional-grade tools supplied
Hiring Process
Apply today, complete a quick phone screening, then meet our team to talk through your experience and where you want to take your career.
Bell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Pay: $28.00 - $48.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $48