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HVAC Installer/Mechanic

Tactical Construction
Farmington, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026
  • TACTICAL EMPLOYEE SUMMARY AND EXPECTATIONS

As a member of the team, you accept the core values; Honor, Courage & Commitment of Tactical Construction, Inc., and the customers we represent. In all activities, satisfying and exceeding the expectations and desires of our customers shall be the number one priority along with creating a growth culture focused on employee development and success. From this basic standard and adherence to our company’s mission, vision, and core values, we shall conduct our daily business.


POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a skilled and experienced HVAC Installer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in residential and commercial settings. This role requires a strong understanding of HVAC systems, excellent mechanical skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The HVAC Installer will play a key role in ensuring that installations are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Tactical’s HVAC Installer is responsible for performing the duties and responsibilities described below. The list, however, is not necessarily an exhaustive description of the duties and responsibilities associated with the job.

  • Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
  • Sheet metal and duck work installation
  • Refrigeration and other miscellaneous piping
  • Perform routine maintenance tasks on HVAC equipment
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot HVAC system issues
  • Repair or replace defective parts in HVAC systems
  • Conduct regular inspections of HVAC systems to ensure proper functioning
  • Collaborate with other team members to complete projects and assignments
  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical manuals to determine layout and installation procedures.
  • Measure and cut pipes, ducts, and other materials to ensure proper fit and installation.
  • Install electrical wiring and controls for HVAC systems.
  • Connect systems to ductwork, refrigerant lines, and electrical power sources.
  • Test installed systems to ensure proper operation and performance.
  • Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used.
  • Always adhere to safety standards and procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment and safe handling of tools and equipment.
  • Provide excellent customer service, always including clear communication and professionalism.
  • Collaborate with other team members, including contractors and subcontractors, to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Stay current with industry trends and best practices through ongoing training and professional development.
  • Have a clear understanding of how to use Procore.

 

 EXPECTATIONS

  • Perform all duties and responsibilities as required.
  • Ensure a safe work environment for all employees by following safety protocols, identifying, and correcting or reporting safety risks, and maintaining a jobsite free from debris, clutter, and hazards.
  • Be dependable, reliable, and consistent by showing up to work as scheduled, on time and ready to work hard.
  • Be a team player by striving for harmony and working with managers and team members to complete tasks.
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
  • Maintain a positive and respectful attitude.
  • Always communicate clearly and respectfully and listen actively to understand.
  • Communicate issues, concerns, suggestions, with the supervisor or appropriate staff member.

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 2 years HVAC experience.
  • Training required & preferred (i.e. OSHA 10, OSHA 30, fall protection, etc.)
  • Must own/maintain all required PPE and hand tools
  • Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation is required
  • Employees are required to have reliable transportation to get to the job site, travel between job sites, purchase materials, etc.
  • Employees operating a company vehicle are required to have an acceptable driving record per our insurance policy/carrier requirements.
  • Ability to work in inclement weather conditions
  • Measure/plan, read and follow blueprints with knowledge of building code.
  • Knowledge of OSHA and safety regulations; OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 preferred.
  • Preferred certifications to include fall protection, lull/class 7, boom/man lift, off road.

forklift, scissor lift, laser, rigging, hand signs, Hilti, or Simpson powder actuated tools

  • Ability to represent the company in a business-like manner.
  • Knowledge of and experience using hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools
  • Must own/maintain all required PPE and hand tools.
  • Daily management software knowledge preferred (i.e. Procore)
  • Ability to organize and communicate professionally and efficiently.
  • Act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Must be able to safely work with sharp tools or power equipment.
  • Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and terrains.
  • Must have manual dexterity, a good sense of balance, and excellent hand-eye coordination.
  • Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects. Must be able to lift individually and as a team heavy construction related materials.
  • Prolonged periods walking, standing, climbing, bending, sitting, and kneeling.
  • Requires long periods of physical activity without getting tired or short of breath.
  • Bend, stretch, twist, reach out, climb, kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl.
  • Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
  • Use fingers and hands to handle, grasp, move, assemble, and control, materials, objects, tools, etc.
  • Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
  • Repeat the same movements (i.e., Make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists).
  • See objects/controls in bright/glaring light, see details of objects, determine distance between objects.
  • Understand the speech of another person and speak clearly so listeners can understand.
  • Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them; focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
  • The position regularly operates using hand and power tools and requires the ability to lift construction related materials/supplies/equipment. As job sites vary, the above list is not necessarily an exhaustive description of the physical demands associated with a particular job.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  • Exposure to extremely loud sounds and noise levels.
  • Encounters a variety of weather conditions including indoors and outdoors, hot, and cold temperatures, with exposure to wet surfaces when working in the rain or snow.
  • Often wears protective attire, such as hard hat, safety goggles, safety shoes, etc.
  • Often exposed to hazardous equipment, such as cranes and hazardous tools such as power saws.
  • Often exposed to high places, such as scaffolding, roofs or ladders.
  • Sometimes exposed to fumes/contaminants, such as fuel, insulation materials, paints, and solvents.
  • Sometimes exposed to cramped workspaces that require getting into awkward positions.
  • This position operates in both interior and exterior construction sites and is constantly exposed to the elements of a commercial or residential construction site. As job sites vary in exposure, the above list is not necessarily an exhaustive description of the exposures associated with a particular job.

 

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION

The Company may make reasonable accommodations such as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment to enable a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position, providing this accommodation does not cause an undue hardship. Any employees requiring reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.

 

WORK SCHEDULE

Company operating hours are Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm. Full-time employees are regularly scheduled and expected to work 40 hours per week. Part-time employees are expected to work as scheduled. Overtime as needed and approved by the manager. All employees are required to take meal breaks in accordance with New York state law.

 

TRAVEL

Our teams meet at the jobsite. Therefore, this position requires travel to a jobsite each day, typically in the greater Rochester area. Most work projects require an extended period at a single location, though occasionally jobs are postponed or delayed which may require transportation to more than one jobsite in any given day or week. There are occasional worksites outside the Greater Rochester Area; though, wherever possible, consideration is given to the location of the employee’s home and willingness to travel. Reliable transportation is required to travel between job sites, purchase materials, etc. 

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