Thirty Madison Ventures Millbrae, CA Job Details Full-time $55 - $75 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Fuel card Tools provided Qualifications EPA Refrigeration Certification Chilled water HVAC systems Renovation On-site construction communication coordination Equipment installation Company vehicle operation Driver's License Construction industry experience EPA 608 Technician Certification Managing teams in a construction management role Heat pump HVAC systems Crew management Working on construction projects Project stakeholder communication Progress tracking (project management tasks) Full Job Description
LEAD HVAC INSTALLER
Millbrae, CA Our client is a well-established commercial HVAC contractor with a full pipeline of large new construction projects, and they're looking for a seasoned lead installer to run crews in the field and help take the load off the owner. You'll earn $55-75/hr, get project bonuses paid out as soon as each job wraps, and work a predictable 40-hour schedule with a helper who preps your materials before you arrive each morning.
THE BASICS
Location:
Millbrae, CA Pay:
$55-75/hr, depending on experience, plus project completion bonuses and 1.5x overtime after 40 hours
Service Area:
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Schedule:
7:30 AM-3:30 PM, 40 hours/week
On-Call:
No on-call rotation. Overtime is rare and only happens when a project falls behind schedule.
Reports To:
Owner
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Lead installation crews on large multifamily and hospitality projects, about 80-90% of which are new construction, with the rest remodels and refurbishments Run ductwork (including large trunk lines and flex), line sets up to the roof, exhaust fans, and rooftop units Install and change out heat pump, refrigeration, and VRF systems Coordinate with other crews on site. Larger jobs may have two teams working at once. Stay on a job site for one to two months at a time instead of jumping between multiple jobs a day Keep the site superintendent or project manager updated on progress, daily if possible and at least weekly Send end-of-day progress updates to the owner
WHY INSTALLERS LIKE WORKING HERE
Strong hourly pay ($55-75/hr) plus project completion bonuses paid right after each job, not held back Overtime paid at 1.5x after 40 hours Company vehicle and gas card, with tolls covered Tools provided, insured, and secured in properly locked vans and trucks A helper stages your materials in the van the night before, so you can start working as soon as you arrive Fully paid training through major equipment manufacturers, including quarterly refresher sessions on current equipment Hands-on onboarding directly with the owner, a longtime industry veteran A predictable schedule. Overtime is uncommon. Steady work that comes from long-standing general contractor relationships Long-term projects mean a consistent job site and crew for weeks at a time
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Required:
10+ years of commercial HVAC installation experience (15+ years is ideal) Experience on both new construction and retrofit or remodel projects Hands-on experience with heat pumps and refrigeration systems EPA refrigerant certification A clean, valid driver's license Comfortable directing a crew and communicating progress to superintendents and project managers Nice to Have (not required): Additional HVAC or refrigeration certifications, or trade school training VRF/VRV system experience Working familiarity with chillers Experience with major commercial equipment brands #hc265812