Lead Residential HVAC Installer (3+ Years Experience)
Grove Heating and Cooling, Inc. | Full-Time | Company Truck + Fuel Card
Are you an experienced HVAC installer looking for a company that takes care of its people? Grove Heating and Cooling is hiring skilled Lead Residential Installers to join our team. We are a reliable, local, family owned, heating and cooling contractor specializing in Trane, Mitsubishi Ductless, and ClimateMaster geothermal.
With over 1000 reviews on Google, a 4.9 rating, and more than 20+ years in business we are a Trane Comfort Specialist, Mitsubishi Diamond Dealer, and CimateMaster GeoElite Dealer who is dedicated to excellence.
Pay: $35-40+/hour plus commission, hourly wage is based on experience and skill set
What You’ll Do
· Properly install residential HVAC equipment and water heaters
· Lead a residential/light commercial install crew and run a job start to finish with minimal supervision
What You Bring
· 3+ years of hands-on residential lead install experience (required) that meets the following standards:
Equipment installation
- Set and level condensers and heat pumps on pads or wall brackets
- Install gas furnaces, air handlers, and evaporator coils (up flow, downflow, horizontal)
- Install ductless mini-splits, including mounting heads and running line sets
- Swap out old equipment in tight attics, crawlspaces, and closets
- Follow manufacturer installation instructions and clearance requirements
Refrigeration
- Size, run, and insulate line sets
- Braze with nitrogen flowing to keep lines clean
- Pressure test with nitrogen and leak check
- Pull a deep vacuum and verify it with a micron gauge
- Charge systems by superheat or subcooling, and adjust for line set length
- Handle R-410A and the newer A2L refrigerants (R-454B, R-32), including the added safety requirements for A2L
- Hold an EPA Section 608 certification
Ductwork and sheet metal
- An ability to measure and install new duct tie ins
- Understand basic duct sizing and how it affects airflow and static pressure
Electrical
- Run low-voltage thermostat wire and wire controls between indoor and outdoor units
- Connect line-voltage power, disconnects, and whips
- Install and configure thermostats, including smart and communicating systems
- Read wiring diagrams to wire new equipment correctly
Gas and venting
- Connect gas piping, install drip legs, and leak test connections
- Install PVC venting for high-efficiency furnaces and metal flue pipe for standard furnaces
- Follow code for vent termination clearances
- Check gas pressure and verify proper combustion at startup
Condensate and drainage
- Install primary and secondary drain lines with proper slope and traps
- Install condensate pumps, safety float switches, and overflow pans
Startup and commissioning
- Start up new systems and verify proper operation
- Check temperature split, refrigerant charge, and airflow
- Set blower speeds and configure equipment settings
- Walk the homeowner through operation and filter changes
Job site and professional skills
- Read job paperwork and equipment specs
- Lead a crew and assign tasks to helpers
- Keep a clean, protected work area in customers’ homes
- Meet with inspectors to pass county/city inspections
- Handle heavy equipment safely and use ladders, lifts, and power tools
Certifications
- EPA 608 (required)
- NATE Installation certification (optional)
What We Offer
· Company vehicle and fuel card
· Medical, dental, and vision insurance + HSA
· Retirement plan with 3% employer match
· Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
· Short- and long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance
· Uniforms and work boot allowance
· Technician tool account
· Professional development assistance
· Company Provided Cell Phone OR $50 Monthly Cell Phone Bill Reimbursement
Schedule: Full-time; overtime as needed Location: In person, Crofton, MD 21114
Ready to join a team that values your skills? Apply today.
Family owned and operated HVAC company in Crofton, Maryland. In business for over 20 years, we are a hard working and reputable organization serving most of Anne Arundel, Prince George's, Montgomery, Queen Anne's, and Howard Counties.
Grove Heating and Cooling is hiring skilled Residential Service and Maintenance Technicians to join our team. We are a reliable, local, family owned, heating and cooling contractor specializing in Trane, Mitsubishi Ductless, and ClimateMaster geothermal.
With over 1000 reviews on Google, a 4.9 rating, and more than 20+ years in business we are a Trane Comfort Specialist, Mitsubishi Diamond Dealer, and CimateMaster GeoElite Dealer who is dedicated to excellence.
