Lead HVAC Installer

Columbus Worthington Air is hiring a Lead HVAC Installer to supervise residential and light commercial installations across central Ohio. In this role, you'll lead a crew installing furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, ductwork, and indoor air quality systems according to code and manufacturer specs. Responsibilities include job layout, brazing and piping, start-up and commissioning, troubleshooting install issues, and ensuring safety and quality standards. You'll train apprentices, interact professionally with customers, complete accurate documentation, and support a culture of integrity, teamwork, and continuous technical development.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation of residential and light commercial HVAC systems
• Lay out, assemble, and install ductwork, piping, and refrigerant lines
• Perform equipment start-up, testing, and commissioning
• Ensure compliance with local codes, safety standards, and manufacturer specifications
• Diagnose and correct installation-related performance issues
• Train and mentor junior installers and apprentices
• Communicate professionally with customers on scope and operation of systems
• Maintain accurate job records, forms, and installation documentation
• Coordinate with dispatch, sales, and warehouse teams to prepare jobs
• Uphold company standards for cleanliness, courtesy, and on-site safety

Required Skills

• HVAC system installation
• Sheet metal fabrication and ductwork
• Brazing and soldering
• Reading blueprints and schematics
• Electrical wiring for HVAC equipment
• Load calculations and airflow balancing
• Use of HVAC diagnostic tools and gauges
• Refrigerant handling and recovery
• Jobsite safety and OSHA practices
• Customer communication and crew leadership