HVAC Team Lead
About the role
Jetson is a company dedicated to accelerating the transition of 100 million homes in North America to sustainable energy use. As a Lead Installer, you will play a crucial role in setting the standard for residential heat pump installations, guiding less experienced installers, and ensuring every installation meets high standards.
Responsibilities
- Complete full heat pump system installs from start to finish, including removal of existing gas furnaces and AC equipment and ensuring all spaces are clean and ready
- Execute refrigerant recovery, system evacuation, and proper charging with care and precision
- Read and work from blueprints and wiring diagrams to install accurately and troubleshoot confidently
- Stay current on local building codes and ensure every job is compliant before completion
- Guide and support less experienced installers on the crew, dividing responsibilities clearly, catching issues early, and bringing people up to speed on Jetson equipment and procedures
- Hold the quality bar high whether working alone or alongside your team—speak up when something isn't right, regardless of who installed it
- Deliver a standout customer experience by communicating clearly with homeowners throughout the job, answering their questions, and leaving them feeling confident in what they just had installed
- Collaborate with fellow installers and our engineering team to find better ways of doing things and help us continuously improve our process
- Help build out the new market operation from the ground up—your input matters here
Requirements
- Extensive hands-on residential HVAC install experience, including working in attics, crawlspaces, and physically demanding environments
- Proven experience leading an install crew—knowing how to divide work, keep a job on track, and hold the team accountable
- Experience training or mentoring junior technicians on the job site
- EPA Section 608 Certification (required)
- Ability to read blueprints and wiring schematics
- Solid refrigerant handling skills—recovery, evacuation, and charging done right
- A sharp eye for quality and a low tolerance for cutting corners
- Clear, professional communication with both homeowners and teammates
- A problem-solving mindset when installs don't go as planned
- Experience with heat pumps or mini-splits is a strong plus—willingness to grow this expertise is a plus
- Physical stamina to handle heavy equipment and work across varied conditions
- Follows OSHA Electrical Standard
- Follows the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) standard
Qualifications
- Physical stamina to handle heavy equipment and work across varied conditions
- Follows OSHA Electrical Standard
- Follows the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) standard
Skills
- Strong working knowledge of local building codes and compliance requirements
- Sharp eye for quality and a low tolerance for cutting corners
- Clear, professional communication with both homeowners and teammates
- A problem-solving mindset when installs don't go as planned
- Experience with heat pumps or mini-splits is a strong plus—willingness to grow this expertise is a plus
Benefits
- Dental Care, Vision Care & Life Insurance premiums fully paid by Jetson
- Health Insurance premium 85% paid by Jetson
- Education Support
- Parental Leave Top Up
- Tools Provided
- Uniform Provided
- Lunch Provided
- 401k program
Pay
$41 - $50 per hour
Schedule
In person - Ontario, CA
Application
If you feel like you don't have everything that's listed above but can still do the job, we encourage you to apply!
U.S. Roles Jetson is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us.
Canada Roles Jetson is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring. We do not discriminate on any ground protected under applicable human rights legislation. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
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