Journeyman Commercial HVAC Installer

Aksarben Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, part of ARS—the nation’s largest provider of residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services—offers long-term stability, growth, and top-tier benefits for skilled HVAC professionals.

Pay

$28 - $45+/hr. Additional compensation may be offered based on experience.

Schedule

Full-Time, Year-Round

Benefits

• Insurance available after 31 days
• Low-cost medical (as low as $5/week)
• Dental and vision coverage
• HSA/FSA options
• 401(k) with company match
• 13 days PTO + 8 paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Take-home vehicle + gas card
• Uniforms + cleaning service
• Weekly direct deposit
• Ongoing training and career advancement

Responsibilities

• Performs all four stages of HVAC installations in new construction: marking-out and measurement, piping/drain-line installation, duct-work preparation, setting units, wiring, finish, and start-up.
• Applies journeyman-level technical skills and knowledge of current industry codes, regulations, and standards to ensure complete, quality installations that meet inspection code.
• Reviews blueprints and marks out locations for HVAC systems, including air returns, chimneys, and bath fans.
• Interfaces with builders, contractors, homeowners, architects, building inspectors, and project managers to identify installation needs and adapt to changes.
• Measures and determines duct sizing for proper airflow; ensures correct amounts of duct and fittings are requested.
• Cuts ductwork and prepares job sites according to requirements.
• Installs copper piping and drain lines below slab level, chimneys, and flashing on roofs, ensuring water-tight seals.
• Cuts holes for HVAC installation using saws as needed.
• Installs exhausts for baths, return air systems, hood vents, and zone damper systems.
• Assembles HVAC units, condensers, air boxes, registers, thermostats, coils, air handlers, heat pumps, copper line sets, and risers.
• Lays out and installs ductwork, flex systems, and equipment according to job requirements; wraps duct with insulation and seals as needed.
• Modifies existing spaces to accommodate new equipment or builds unit platforms to support weight.
• Installs refrigerant lines, fans, appliance vents, smoke detectors, humidifiers, and grills.
• Brazes freon lines, pressurizes with nitrogen, evacuates freon from units, and tests equipment for proper operation.
• Connects copper tubing between indoor and outdoor units using high-temperature soldering.
• Sets and tests drain pans and drain lines to meet drop flow rates.
• Wires main power lines, ensuring secure high and low voltages.
• Performs start-up of HVAC systems, testing heat and cool cycles, and records data such as model/serial numbers, amperage, and pressures.
• Ensures installations meet technical/safety standards and regulatory codes; makes modifications for proper installation and air balance.
• Provides on-the-job training and support to assigned Apprentice Helpers.

Requirements

• City of Omaha Journeyman license; experience leading a crew strongly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of basic carpentry, gas piping, electricity, and airflow.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Working knowledge of local codes and general industry standards.