Lead HVAC Installer
Company: Jackrabbit Air Conditioning & Plumbing
Location: Tampa, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role
Jackrabbit Air Conditioning is expanding in the Tampa Bay area! We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Lead HVAC Installer to oversee residential and light commercial system replacements, duct installations, and indoor air quality upgrades. As a Lead Installer, you will drive quality craftsmanship, deliver 5-star customer service, and mentor job site team members.
We are also actively hiring for an Install Assistant! If you know a motivated team player looking to gain hands-on trade experience, encourage them to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- System Installation: Execute complete replacements and new installations of residential HVAC systems, heat pumps, ductless mini-splits, and ductwork according to local codes and manufacturer specifications.
- Jobsite Leadership: Lead daily installation projects from arrival to cleanup, ensuring safety protocols, high work quality, and on-time completion.
- Mentorship & Teamwork: Direct and train Install Assistants on proper installation techniques, tool usage, and safety procedures.
- Customer Interaction: Walk homeowners through the completed installation, demonstrate operation, answer questions, and leave jobsites cleaner than you found them.
- Diagnostics & Quality Checks: Perform start-ups, airflow checks, refrigerant charge verifications, and electrical safety testing prior to job sign-off.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience in residential HVAC installation.
- Certifications: EPA Universal Certification required; NATE certification or local HVAC licenses are a plus.
- Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Skills: Proficient in brazing, sheet metal fabrication, high/low voltage wiring, duct layout, and refrigerant recovery.
- Physical Capability: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in attics and crawl spaces in Florida heat, and climb ladders safely.
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
- Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Company Vehicle, Fuel Card, and Uniforms Provided
- Ongoing Technical Training and Career Advancement Opportunites
Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
