HVAC Lead Technician - Princeton Air

Location: Princeton Junction, NJ | Full-Time

You’re not just a tech—you’re the one others look to when things get tough.

Tired of working where leadership is missing or standards are low?

Ready to step into a role where your experience actually sets the bar?

The Role (Your Day-to-Day)

This is a lead-level role where you’re not just doing the work—you’re setting the standard.

You’re in the field diagnosing, repairing, installing, and maintaining systems—but also guiding less experienced technicians and ensuring every job meets a higher level of quality.

You show up to a job, assess the situation, and take control:

• Diagnose issues using tools and testing equipment
• Identify root causes and implement lasting solutions
• Ensure all work is completed to code and company standards

You’ll also:

• Support and collaborate with technicians and apprentices
• Communicate clearly with customers and leadership
• Price jobs using flat-rate systems and collect payment
• Document all work accurately and completely

You’re the person who ensures the job is done right—every time.

Bottom line: Lead by example, deliver high-quality work, and raise the standard across the team.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Install, inspect, maintain, repair, and replace systems to code and specification
• Diagnose complex system issues using tools and testing equipment
• Adjust, repair, and replace defective components and reassemble systems
• Perform preventative maintenance and quality inspections
• Ensure all work meets safety, regulatory, and company standards
• Read and interpret blueprints and system designs
• Calculate pricing using flat-rate system and handle payment collection
• Maintain detailed documentation of work, materials, and system conditions
• Communicate with dispatch, supervisors, and team members
• Support and collaborate with junior technicians and team members
• Respond to service calls and manage workflow efficiently
• Follow and enforce safety protocols in the field

What Makes You a Fit

• EPA Certification (required)
• Valid driver’s license
• High school diploma or equivalen
• Trade school (completed or in progress per state requirements)
• 3 years of hands-on HVAC or trade experience (elevated expectation for lead role)
• Strong diagnostic and advanced troubleshooting skills
• Ability to lead, guide, and support other technicians
• Familiar with local and national codes and regulations
• Ability to read blueprints and technical diagrams
• Strong communication and leadership presence
• Physically capable of lifting up to 75 lbs and working in all conditions
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Compensation Perks

• Earn up to $80,000/year (based on experience — no guesswork)
• Overtime opportunities available
• Year-round, stable work
• Ongoing leadership and technical development
• Backed by 50 years of trusted service
• Strong team support and consistent workflow

Working Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor work in all weather conditions
• Moderate to loud environments
• May include early mornings, evenings, weekends
• Physical work: climbing, kneeling, lifting, bending (up to 75 lbs)

Our Hiring Process

We move fast—but we hire right.

• Click apply and answer a few Who, What, When questions. (5 min)
• We'll send you a link to get scheduled for a phone interview.
• We'll schedule you for an in-person interview.
• You can easily be in for an interview within a couple days from right now.

We respond to 100% of candidates who complete the process.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

For over 50 years, we’ve built our reputation on doing things right.

At Princeton Air:

• High standards are expected—and supported
• Leadership is earned through performance
• Training and development never stop
• Teamwork is part of the job

This role is for people who:

• Take ownership
• Lead by example
• Don’t cut corners
• Want to grow into something bigger

If you’re looking to just do the minimum—this isn’t the role.

If you’re ready to lead and raise the standard—you’ll thrive here.

If you’re ready to step into a leadership role and take ownership of your work—

Apply now. Let’s get you leading in the field.

Requirements

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Hours: 40 to 50 hours work
• Required Education: High school or equivalent
• Required Experience: Experienced(3) years