Lead Residential HVAC Installer | Build Your Craft Where Quality Comes First (And Year-Round Work is Guaranteed)
At Pend Oreille Mechanical, we do things differently. Located in beautiful Sandpoint, ID, we’ve built our reputation on top-tier craftsmanship, uncompromising quality, and taking genuine care of our customers and team. We don’t believe in rushing jobs or cutting corners—we give our installation team the time they need to do every job right the first time.
Co-managed by our owner, Nick, and our Installation Manager, Baelin (who brings 14+ years of industry expertise to the table), Pend Oreille Mechanical offers a supportive, growth-focused culture. With our own full-service sheet metal shop, dedicated quarterly team training days, and a commitment to keeping our crew fully scheduled even through the winter months, we provide a stable, rewarding home where you can master your craft and advance your career.
We are seeking a skilled, customer-focused Lead Residential HVAC Installer to join our growing team. In this critical role, you will be the face of quality installation on residential retrofit and replacement jobs. Beyond executing high-level technical work on modern heating and cooling systems, you will serve as a leader on the job site - guiding 1-2 apprentices, setting positive expectations with homeowners, and ensuring every project ends with a thrilled customer. If you take pride in clean installs and enjoy helping others grow, this role is built for you.
Competitive Base Pay: $28.00 – $34.00 per hour (commensurate with experience).
Daily Incentive Pay: Earn an additional $25.00 per day just for executing standard daily expectations (punctuality, clear photos, job site documentation).
Punctuality: Present and on time for the 7:00 a.m. morning meeting (late arrival forfeits that day's incentive).
Documentation: Complete daily job logs and submit a minimum of 10 photos per day (capturing before/after conditions, equipment data plates, connections, and field conditions).
Customer Education: Review all blue folder materials (system operation, maintenance, warranty) with the homeowner.
Customer Satisfaction: Maintain a minimum average customer review rating of 4.5 stars.
Quality Execution: Zero installation-related recalls (any return visit required to fix workmanship or missed steps forfeits the incentive for that day).
Company-Paid Tech School: We invest in your future by paying for your tech school (1 Saturday/month, Sept–May) as you work towards taking your Journeyman test.
Year-Round Stability: We do everything in our power to keep your schedule full—guaranteeing full-day hours even during slower winter periods.
Mentorship & Career Growth: Learn directly from our Install Manager, Baelin (14 years of experience), and gain hands-on custom fabrication skills in our full sheet metal shop. We prioritize promoting from within!
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, plus a 401(k) plan.
Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
Perks: Assigned company van, complete uniforms provided, and quarterly full-day team training sessions.
Daily Prep: Attend an in-person 15–30 minute morning team meeting to review the day's jobs, double-check pre-packaged warehouse materials, and ensure your van stock and apprentice are ready to hit the road.
Lead Jobsite Execution: Manage and execute high-quality residential replacement installations (furnaces, AC units, heat pumps, mini-splits, unit heaters, and variable-speed systems).
Apprentice Mentorship: Direct, mentor, and teach 1 to 2 apprentices on proper techniques, safety, and workmanship.
Homeowner Experience: Walk homeowners through the project process upfront, answer questions, maintain a clean workspace, and deliver exceptional, friendly service.
Job Closeout: Complete thorough end-of-job walkthroughs using our customer "blue folder," teach homeowners how to operate their new equipment, and collect final payments.
Technical Mastery: Accurately calculate sub-cooling, use manometers to set gas pressures, and properly wire complex variable-speed control setups.
Experience: Minimum 4+ years in residential HVAC (must include at least 2 years as a Lead Installer and 2 years as an Apprentice).
Specialization: Strong background in residential retrofit and replacement installations (not new construction).
Technical Knowledge: Proven experience swapping out furnaces and mini-split systems efficiently, plus working familiarity with variable-speed equipment, sub-cooling calculations, and gas pressure setup. (Experience with boiler installations is a strong plus!)
Licensing & Education: No Journeyman license required upfront, but must be willing to enroll in company-paid technical school (1 Saturday/month from Sept–May).
Vehicle & Location: Must possess a valid driver’s license (to operate assigned company van) and reside within a maximum 45-minute commute of our office in Sandpoint.
- Environment:
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and consistentl pick up and carry 25 lbs up to 250 ft unassisted
- Ability to work on concrete floors, roofs, scaffolding and in tight spaced and comfortable working indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures both hot and cold
Quality-First Mindset: You take deep pride in your work and value having the extra time needed to deliver clean, craftsman-level installations.
Natural Mentor: You genuinely enjoy teaching, encouraging, and developing apprentices into skilled mechanics.
Customer-Forward Communication: You are naturally friendly, comfortable speaking with homeowners, and skilled at explaining technical details in simple terms.
Adaptable & Coachable: You embrace a growth mindset—open to learning new techniques, expanding your skills in the sheet metal shop, and growing alongside a fast-rising company.
If you're tired of being rushed from job to job and want to work for a company that respects your talent as a residential HVAC Installer, invests in your education, and keeps you busy year-round, Pend Oreille Mechanical is where you belong. Come build a lasting career with a team that backs you up every single day. Apply today and let’s talk about your future!
Pend Oreille Mechanical is an equal opportunity employer.
