HVAC Journeyman (HVAC/R Installer)
$63,000–$87,000 year
On-siteLima, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Install commercial split systems, rooftop units, and refrigeration piping up to 25 tons, including braze work, equipment startups, and commissioning. Read blueprints and manage small installation teams on job sites while tracking materials and labor to stay within budget. Perform basic troubleshooting, handle refrigerant recovery per EPA guidelines, and ensure safety compliance across military, industrial, and institutional projects. Maintain accurate documentation, coordinate with clients, and represent the team at client facilities. Available for overtime and on-call rotation with a clean driving record and Universal EPA certification.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ Years Commercial HVAC/R Installation Experience
- Proven track record installing commercial split systems, rooftop units, and refrigeration piping for large-scale environments
- Skilled in brazing, refrigerant recovery/recharging, system commissioning, and basic HVAC troubleshooting
- Ability to manage small install teams, read blueprints/submittals, and execute installations according to budget and scope
- Positive attitude with a strong sense of accountability, collaboration, and initiative in the field
- Organized, safety-minded, and focused on delivering high-quality installations within project timelines
- Universal EPA Certification
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
- Able to pass background check for military base access
- Willing and available for overtime, on-call, and after-hours work
- Physically capable of lifting equipment and working in diverse job site conditions
- Ability to recover and recharge refrigerants safely and legally
- Skilled in brazing and refrigeration piping installation
- Experience with split system and RTU installations (up to 25 tons)
- Ability to perform startups and commissioning independently
- Basic HVAC troubleshooting knowledge
- Competence in blueprint/submittal reading and budget awareness
- Capable of supervising team members on job sites
Desired Qualifications
- Computer-savvy and comfortable with HVAC software tools
- Welding and pipefitting experience is a plus
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