Lead Residential AC Installer

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Lead Residential Air Conditioning Installer to oversee and perform high-quality residential HVAC installations. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to manage installation crews while delivering exceptional customer service. In addition to hourly pay, this position offers piece-rate incentives for efficient, high-quality installations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage residential HVAC installation projects from start to finish
• Install and replace residential AC systems, including split systems, heat pumps, and ductless mini-splits
• Supervise and train apprentice or helper installers on job sites
• Ensure installations meet manufacturer specifications, company standards, and local codes
• Install ductwork, refrigerant lines, condensate drainage, and electrical connections
• Perform system start-up, testing, and commissioning
• Diagnose and resolve installation-related issues on site
• Communicate clearly with homeowners regarding system operation and maintenance
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site
• Complete job documentation, photos, and required paperwork
• Cookordination with dispatch, management, and sales teams to ensure smooth installations
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 3+ years of residential HVAC installation experience
• EPA Section 608 Certification required
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Able to pass a background screening
• Proven leadership or crew lead experience
• Strong understanding of residential HVAC systems, airflow, and electrical fundamentals
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in attics, crawlspaces, rooftops, and outdoor environments

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• HVAC trade school or technical training
• NATE certification
• Experience with high-efficiency and variable-speed systems
• Advanced brazing and refrigerant handling skills
• Ability to train and mentor junior installers

Pay

Hourly Rate: $20-$30 per hour (based on experience and certifications)

Piece Rate: Additional pay per completed installation or system type

Performance Bonuses: Based on efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work is performed in residential homes and outdoor environments with exposure to varying weather conditions, confined spaces, heights, dust, and noise. This role requires frequent standing, bending, climbing ladders, and working in attics, crawlspaces, and rooftops. Must be able to safely lift and carry 50+ pounds and follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Company Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States. Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions: Safety is Priority One - and our record shows itCompetitive PayCompany 401K plan with Employer Contribution MatchCompany Paid Time OffCompany Paid Life InsuranceChoice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability PlansChoice of Dental and Vision CoverageOptional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet CoverageAuto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

EEO Statement

Please no agency calls. Note to all agencies: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

EEO & Affirmative Action

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

E-Verify Participation

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