Residential HVAC Installation Supervisor / Trainer
About the role
ARS–Rescue Rooter is seeking a Residential HVAC Installation Supervisor / Trainer in North Charleston, SC to strengthen installation quality, coach crews, and help build a team that takes pride in its workmanship. In this hands‑on field leadership role you’ll work alongside installers, demonstrate proper techniques, inspect workmanship, solve technical challenges, and help develop stronger installers, reduce callbacks, and deliver dependable systems. American Residential Services is a nationwide provider of residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services, with more than 7,000 employees and over 45 years of experience.
Pay
$65,000–$75,000 annual base salary. $50 per qualifying installation QA inspection bonus, with monthly bonus potential up to $4,000 based on current branch volume (approximately 80 installations per month). Actual earnings depend on installation volume and qualifying inspections under the bonus plan. Sign‑On Bonuses may be available; amounts depend on experience and will be paid out according to an offer letter addendum.
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
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 your 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
- A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
- Previous supervisor title not required