HVAC Lead Installer - Residential
3/16/2026
The Lead Installer is responsible for the complete removal and replacement of residential HVAC systems, ensuring all installations meet factory specifications and local codes. Key duties include system installation, decommissioning old equipment, ductwork fabrication, electrical and piping connections, and performing thorough system commissioning procedures.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
11-50 employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
Description
HVAC Lead Installer - Residential
A/C Plus Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing – Join the A/C Plus Team!
Location: Murfreesboro and Surrounding Areas
Join the A/C Plus Team
Join the trusted team at A/C Plus, a leading provider of exceptional residential services in the Murfreesboro area. We are committed to quality craftsmanship, customer satisfaction, and providing a supportive, professional environment for our installation teams. If you are a skilled, detail-oriented HVAC professional who takes pride in a clean, high-performing install and is looking for a long-term career with excellent benefits, we want to hear from you.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Residential HVAC Installer to lead the removal and replacement of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in residential properties. This role requires technical precision, physical stamina, and a commitment to ensuring every new system is installed to factory specifications and local codes while providing a seamless experience for our homeowners.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- System Installation: Perform the full installation of residential HVAC equipment, including gas furnaces, heat pumps, central air conditioners, ductless mini-splits, and indoor air quality components.
- Decommissioning: Safely remove old equipment, ensuring proper refrigerant recovery and disposal in compliance with EPA regulations.
- Ductwork & Fabrication: Modify or install ductwork, transitions, and plenums as needed to ensure proper airflow and a professional aesthetic.
- Electrical & Piping: Connect electrical wiring (high and low voltage), install refrigerant lines, braze joints under nitrogen purge, and install condensate drainage systems.
- Commissioning: Perform "start-up" procedures on new installs, checking static pressure, sub-cooling/superheat, and temperature splits to ensure the system is operating at peak efficiency.
- Code Compliance: Ensure all installations meet or exceed local, state, and national building codes and safety standards.
- Customer Orientation: Walk the homeowner through their new system, explaining thermostat operation, filter locations, and maintenance requirements before leaving the job site.
- Job Site Management: Maintain a clean and organized work area (drop cloths, debris removal) and ensure the company vehicle is stocked with necessary installation materials.
- Documentation: Complete all installation checklists, photos of the finished job, and commissioning logs using company-provided technology.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of verifiable experience in residential HVAC installation preferred.
- Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in brazing, flared fittings, basic sheet metal work, and low-voltage wiring.
- Tools: Possession of basic hand tools and specialized installation tools (e.g., manifold gauges, vacuum pump, torches, and drill set).
- Physical Stamina: Ability to safely lift up to 75 lbs, climb ladders, work in confined spaces (attics and crawlspaces), and labor in various weather conditions.
- Mobility: Valid state-issued Driver's License and a clean driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current EPA Section 608 Universal Certification (Required for handling refrigerant).
- NATE Certification (Installation specialty).
- Knowledge of proper equipment "sizing" and airflow requirements.
Benefits & Compensation
A/C Plus offers a highly competitive total compensation package, acknowledging the critical role our installers play:
- Competitive Compensation: Based on experience and installation efficiency (W-2 position).
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.
- Retirement: 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
- Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays.
- Support & Resources: * Company installation vehicle and heavy equipment (vacuum pumps, recovery tanks).
- Company-provided uniform and laundry service.
- Consistent opportunities for paid training and manufacturer certifications.
Fountain Comfort Group and its group of companies are proud to be Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran-friendly employers.
Fountain Comfort Group is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our team and our customers. Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review.
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