HVAC Lead Installer
25 days ago
Los Angeles
Job Description JOB TITLE: HVAC Lead Installer DEPARTMENT: Commercial and Residential REPORTS TO: Department Manager / President / Company Officers Pay Details: $34-$40 per hour EXPECTED SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday. Overtime as needed. SERVICE AREA: Throughout the San Fernando Valley and all of Los Angeles. SUMMARY: Responsible for overseeing and executing the installation of HVAC systems while managing a team of installers to ensure projects are completed efficiently, on budget, and to the highest standards. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership ability, and excellent communication skills to effectively manage team operations, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Lead installation projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget., • Oversee and lead the installation of HVAC systems, including furnaces, air conditioners, ventilation units, heat pumps, and other HVAC equipment in residential, commercial, or industrial settings., • Assess project requirements based on job specifications and work with customers to determine their heating and cooling needs., • Utilize technical knowledge to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings. Ensure installations meet local and industry standards and codes., • Closely monitor project equipment, materials, and labor budgets and necessary adjustments., • Assign tasks, supervise, and mentor a team of 1 to 3 installers and apprentices, providing guidance and troubleshooting as necessary., • Coordinate logistics for installation projects, including scheduling, material procurement, and equipment maintenance., • Perform quality assurance checks to ensure all systems are functioning correctly and efficiently after installation., • Ensure all installations comply with industry standards, building codes, and safety regulations, • Communicate effectively with clients and coworkers, providing updates on project progress and addressing any concerns or questions., • Maintain detailed documentation of installation work performed, including but not limited to complete reports, materials used, and system specifications for follow-ups., • Prepare reports of installation progress, issues encountered, and solutions implemented., • Maintain inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies., • Support the company in maintaining customer satisfaction and fostering long-term client relationships., • Safely operates assigned company vehicle and ensures that it is maintained according to manufacturer's specifications., • Exhibits appearance and conduct in accordance with established company standards to present a professional image to customers and the public; maintains the highest degree of decency, honesty, and integrity as a guest in a customer's home and/or business. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Installation technicians QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum 8 years' field experience in the installation of commercial and residential HVAC equipment, with 2 years of supervisory experience of at least three people., • Ability to read, interpret, utilize and train on mechanical plans and details., • Valid driver's license and a clean driving record., • Ability to effectively use HVAC tools and equipment., • Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, installation techniques, and troubleshooting practices., • Experience in the leading and management of people and processes to get profit results., • Ability to motivate, manage, and train a team of HVAC technicians and/or installers., • Ability to create strategy and goals for team productivity and quality of work., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Ability to multi-task and juggle multiple priorities., • Demonstrate attention to detail., • Strong organizational skills., • Ability to maintain a positive attitude while under pressure., • Strong conflict resolution skills., • Provide technical support for HVAC technicians and/or installers., • Reviews installer crew's work to ensure quality meets established standards., • Complying with service standards, work instructions, and customers' requirements., • Other tasks and responsibilities as required to maintain efficient department operations., • Strong computer skills., • Willingness to work weekends. COMPETENCIES: • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality., • Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans., • Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others., • Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail., • Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed., • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. KEY SUCCESS FACTORS / JOB COMPETENCIES: • % of jobs completed on-budget, • % of jobs completed with no warranty callbacks (1yr), • Quality assurance oversight. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: (Certain key indicators that will measure the effectiveness of this job description. These include the following) • Planning projects according to tasks & delegating to crew members, • Ensuring performance and professionalism of crew, • Properly staging equipment & materials for efficient job performance, • Proper/complete equipment startup and customer walk through, • Clear, thorough job documentation