Commercial Lead HVAC Installer / Change-Out Technician
$79,040,000–$104,000,000 year
On-sitePhoenix, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Lead commercial HVAC installation and change-out projects from equipment removal through start-up and completion. Oversee installations, replacements, and commissioning of commercial split systems, packaged rooftop units, cooling towers, pumps, and associated controls. Coordinate daily work activities with team members, project managers, service technicians, customers, and other trades. Read and interpret plans, specifications, and scope-of-work documents while verifying equipment placement, rigging requirements, clearances, and code compliance. Perform equipment start-up, system checks, airflow verification, and operational testing. Train, mentor, and develop less-experienced installers and technicians. Maintain accurate job records, material lists, and commissioning reports. Communicate project status, delays, and field conditions to management. Ensure work is completed safely, professionally, and in accordance with company standards. Support the broader HVAC team and respond to commercial customer needs. Monday-Friday availability with nights, weekends, and on-call rotation.
Required Qualifications
- 10 or more years of professional HVAC experience
- significant commercial installation and change-out experience
- Demonstrated experience installing and replacing commercial HVAC equipment
- Strong experience with commercial split systems, mini-splits, packaged units, cooling towers, pumps, ductwork, and equipment start-up
- Ability to lead crews and coordinate work on active commercial job sites
- Strong knowledge of HVAC installation practices, system operation, and troubleshooting
- Ability to read mechanical plans, equipment documentation, and installation specifications
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, recovery equipment, testing instruments, and standard HVAC service tools
- Knowledge of applicable mechanical, electrical, and safety codes
- Ability to work independently while communicating effectively with customers and management
- Valid driver's license
- acceptable driving record
- Ability to lift equipment and materials
- Ability to work from ladders and lifts
- Ability to perform physical work in commercial environments
- Ability to work occasional overtime, evenings, weekends, or emergency schedules
- Monday-Friday availability
- Nights availability
- Weekends availability
- On Call Availability
Desired Qualifications
- EPA Section 608 Universal Certification
- State or local HVAC license
- applicable journeyman credential
- Experience with large-tonnage commercial systems and rooftop equipment
- Experience with cranes, rigging, roof access, and equipment placement
- Experience with controls, economizers, VFDs, pumps, and cooling tower systems
- Experience estimating labor or materials for change-out projects
- Proven ability to train and develop installation personnel
- OSHA safety training
- other relevant industry certifications
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