Residential HVAC Installation Supervisor / Trainer

About the role

ARS‑Rescue Rooter is seeking a Residential HVAC Installation Supervisor / Trainer in North Charleston, SC. The role focuses on hands‑on field leadership: working alongside installers, demonstrating proper techniques, inspecting workmanship, solving technical challenges, coaching crews, reducing callbacks, and building a team that takes pride in quality workmanship. The position includes a take‑home company truck, fuel card, and maintenance.

Pay

$65,000–$75,000 annual base salary. Additionally, a bonus of $50 per qualifying installation quality‑assurance inspection, with potential up to $4,000 per month based on approximately 80 installations per month.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on field training and technical coaching to residential HVAC installation crews.
• Demonstrate proper installation techniques and explain how quality workmanship affects system performance and reliability.
• Visit active job sites to inspect workmanship, troubleshoot challenges, and guide crews through correcting installation deficiencies.
• Train installers on airflow, ductwork, refrigerant piping, gas piping, electrical connections, system setup, and startup procedures.
• Conduct installation quality inspections and reinforce company standards, applicable codes, and manufacturer specifications.
• Identify individual skill gaps and develop practical coaching plans to help installers improve.
• Support complicated installations and teach crews how to prevent recurring problems.
• Reinforce safe work practices and professional customer communication.
• Hold team members accountable through clear expectations, constructive feedback, and follow‑up.
• Partner with branch leadership to review callbacks, inspection findings, and crew performance to identify training priorities.
• Help build a stronger installation team that consistently delivers quality work and a positive customer experience.

Qualifications

• Significant hands‑on residential HVAC installation experience, or residential service experience with a strong understanding of complete system installations.
• Ability to identify installation problems, explain the solution, and demonstrate the correct technique.
• Strong knowledge of airflow, ductwork, refrigerant piping, gas piping, electrical components, system setup, and startup procedures.
• Working knowledge of applicable HVAC codes, safety requirements, and manufacturer specifications.
• Clear communication skills and the patience to coach team members with different experience levels.
• Pride in workmanship and the ability to reinforce consistent quality standards.
• Previous experience mentoring, training, or leading HVAC installers or technicians preferred.
• Willingness to spend the majority of the workday visiting job sites and supporting crews in the field.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Benefits

• Take‑home company truck with fuel card and maintenance.
• Medical insurance available after 31 days, with plans starting as low as $5 per week.
• Dental and vision insurance options.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Ongoing leadership development and HVAC career growth opportunities.