Lead HVAC Installer

Lead HVAC Installer | Earn $38–$45/hr + $3k Hiring Bonus | Shape Your Rig & Fast-Track to Management!

About

At Aire Serv of Lakewood-Avon, we combine the trusted power of a world-class national brand with the tight-knit, duty-driven culture of a veteran-owned local business. Founded by a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, our leadership is built on trust, total transparency, open communication, and unwavering support for our team.

Operating out of Bay Village, OH, we are on a mission to bring "white-glove" residential and light commercial heating and cooling services to Northeast Ohio. We believe in doing things right the first time, leaving homes better than we found them, and giving back to our community. If you're looking for an honest, high-integrity shop where you aren't just another tech in a fleet, you've found your home.

About the Role

We’re hiring a Lead HVAC Installer who delivers quality craftsmanship, provides exceptional service, and thrives on autonomy. As our primary lead installer on day one, you will play a critical role in setting the standard for our installation department.

You won't just be executing jobs - you'll be actively helping build our operational foundation. You will get direct input on custom-outfitting your take-home install van so you can work as efficiently as possible. Plus, if you already have a trusted apprentice or helper, bring them along!

Most importantly, we are hiring with the future in mind: for the right candidate, this role is explicitly designed to fast-track into a Manager position within 12 to 18 months.

What's In It for You

Competitive Base Pay: $38.00 – $45.00 / hour (based on experience).

• Hiring Bonus: $3,000.
• On-Call Earnings: Optional and additional pay for this.

Generous Paid Time Off: 15 Days of PTO per year.Paid Holidays: 6 major recognized holidays per year.Health & Wellness Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (50% employer-covered for the employee).Retirement: Retirement plan coming soon.

• Custom Take-Home Vehicle: Company vehicle that you get to help design and outfit for maximum efficiency.

Tools & Equipment: We provide the specialty tools you need to succeed.Accelerated Career Path: A clear, direct line to management in 12–18 months.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and execute residential (and light commercial) HVAC replacements and new installations efficiently (typically planned as 2-day installations).
• Deliver white-glove customer service: protect the customer’s property, answer their questions thoroughly, and leave every job site cleaner than you found it.
• Perform complete install handoffs, providing homeowners with owner’s manuals, printed invoice copies, and preventative maintenance paperwork.
• Work independently from day one to troubleshoot and make critical field decisions when leadership is off-site.
• Mentor and guide installation apprentices and helpers to build a high-performing team.
• Participate actively in weekly Tuesday morning team meetings.
• Maintain accurate job documentation and asset tracking.

Required & Preferred Experience

• Experience: 5+ years preferred for the top-tier compensation listed in this ad. (However, those with 3 to 5 years of hands-on HVAC residential/light commercial installation experience are welcomed to apply. We can discuss competitive pay for this level of installer.)
• Day 1 Readiness: Proven ability to independently manage and complete standard residential equipment installations from start to finish.
• Software & Tech: Experience with dispatch/CRM platforms like ServiceTitan is a major plus (we are happy to train!).
• Driver's License: Must hold a valid driver's license with a clean driving record for take-home vehicle privileges.
• Military Veterans: Veteran status or military transition background is strongly encouraged and welcomed!

Key Attributes for Success

• Master Problem-Solver: You love figuring things out, staying calm under pressure, and making smart call-outs in the field.
• Quality & Customer-Focused: You genuinely care about the homeowner's experience and take pride in delivering neat, razor-sharp work.
• Self-Motivated & Autonomous: You don't need to be micro-managed; you take ownership of your job from truck stock to clean-up.
• Leadership Mindset: You want to grow your career beyond the tools into operations or team management over the next 1–2 years.

Why Join Us?

If you're tired of being treated like a number at a massive corporation or working for shops that lack vision, Aire Serv of Lakewood-Avon offers the fresh start you’ve been waiting for. You get top-of-market pay, great benefits, military-tested leadership that trusts your judgment, and a direct path to a management desk.

If you have years of experience as an HVAC Installer and this environment fits who you are and what want, let's talk and see if we can build something great in Northeast Ohio together. Apply today! Aire Serv of Lakewood-Avon is an equal opportunity employer.