HVAC Lead Installer

Zephyr is a growing platform of local brands in the residential home services industry, spanning HVAC, plumbing, and electrical trades. Our mission is to perfect the home services experience from the inside out—by investing in our technicians, supporting local leadership, and equipping our teams with the tools and resources to deliver trusted service in every home we enter.

We operate in multiple markets across the country, combining the local trust and expertise of each brand with centralized support across marketing, technology, operations, and finance. At Zephyr, we move with purpose—bold in our pursuit of excellence, grounded in transparency, and unified by our commitment to customers, teams, and community.

About This Role

As an HVAC Lead Installer at Plumbing Systems Inc. (PSI), you’ll be the hands-on leader of your installation team. After receiving instructions from our Installation Manager, you’ll coordinate, guide, and work alongside your team to deliver high-quality installations. You’ll handle a broad range of HVAC and refrigeration equipment while ensuring every job meets PSI’s high standards for safety, quality, and customer service.

What You’ll Do

• Spend approximately 80% of your time installing heat pump mini splits and conventional AC units

• Install, maintain, and repair residential and commercial heating, ventilation, and cooling systems

• Diagnose and repair electronic, mechanical, and electrical components of HVAC equipment

• Maintain inventory, parts, tools, and ensure proper use of safety equipment

• Mentor and train apprentices, sharing your knowledge and expertise on the job

• Diagnose service issues, order replacement parts, and calibrate systems per manufacturer specifications

• Deliver excellent customer service by clearly communicating technical, scheduling, and maintenance information

• Perform all work honestly, diligently, and in alignment with PSI’s core values

• Work on impressive, world-class homes and projects

We’d Love to Hear From You If You Have:

• 3 years of hands-on installation experience and a desire to grow in your career

• Strong communication skills and an ability to explain maintenance needs to customers in clear terms

• Comfort with technology, including tablets and work-related software

• Experience preparing quotes for repairs and replacement installations

• Proven track record installing, replacing, and servicing HVAC systems in residential and commercial settings

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Safety is our top priority; general knowledge of OSHA requirements and safe work practices is expected

• Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, climb ladders, and work in crawl spaces

• Ability to work in both hot and cold environments throughout the year

• Must be able to lift and move 50 lbs on a regular basis

• Standard schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–5:00 pm

The pay for this position is $28-$45/hour or more depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location, plus performance based incentives. Other incentive pay may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered. 

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive Pay: Significant base salary and bonus opportunity
• Benefits: We offer top-notch benefits!
• Various medical, dental & vision plans, including 100% employer covered options for you and your family
• 401(k) match up to 3.5%
• 100% Company paid long & short-term disability and life insurance
• Cell phone reimbursement and work-from-home stipend
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
• Training and Career Growth: We are scaling quickly and would support this person’s career growth and development
• Paid Time Off: Company paid holidays, unlimited PTO, and a paid Parental Leave Policy

Zephyr and its companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.