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Thirty Madison Ventures lists this LEAD HVAC INSTALLER opportunity in millbrae, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
LEAD HVAC INSTALLER
Millbrae, CA
Our client is a well-established commercial HVAC contractor with a full pipeline of large new construction projects, and they're looking for a seasoned lead installer to run crews in the field and help take the load off the owner. You'll earn $55–75/hr, get project bonuses paid out as soon as each job wraps, and work a predictable 40-hour schedule with a helper who preps your materials before you arrive each morning.
THE BASICS
Location: Millbrae, CA
Pay: $55–75/hr, depending on experience, plus project completion bonuses and 1.5x overtime after 40 hours
Service Area: (MISSING)
Schedule: 7:30 AM–3:30 PM, 40 hours/week
On-Call: No on-call rotation. Overtime is rare and only happens when a project falls behind schedule.
Reports To: Owner
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Lead installation crews on large multifamily and hospitality projects, about 80–90% of which are new construction, with the rest remodels and refurbishments
Run ductwork (including large trunk lines and flex), line sets up to the roof, exhaust fans, and rooftop units
Install and change out heat pump, refrigeration, and VRF systems
Coordinate with other crews on site. Larger jobs may have two teams working at once.
Stay on a job site for one to two months at a time instead of jumping between multiple jobs a day
Keep the site superintendent or project manager updated on progress, daily if possible and at least weekly
Send end-of-day progress updates to the owner
WHY INSTALLERS LIKE WORKING HERE
Strong hourly pay ($55–75/hr) plus project completion bonuses paid right after each job, not held back
Overtime paid at 1.5x after 40 hours
Company vehicle and gas card, with tolls covered
Tools provided, insured, and secured in properly locked vans and trucks
A helper stages your materials in the van the night before, so you can start working as soon as you arrive
Fully paid training through major equipment manufacturers, including quarterly refresher sessions on current equipment
Hands-on onboarding directly with the owner, a longtime industry veteran
A predictable schedule. Overtime is uncommon.
Steady work that comes from long-standing general contractor relationships
Long-term projects mean a consistent job site and crew for weeks at a time
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Required:
10+ years of commercial HVAC installation experience (15+ years is ideal)
Experience on both new construction and retrofit or remodel projects
Hands-on experience with heat pumps and refrigeration systems
EPA refrigerant certification
A clean, valid driver's license
Comfortable directing a crew and communicating progress to superintendents and project managers
Nice to Have (not required):
Additional HVAC or refrigeration certifications, or trade school training
VRF/VRV system experience
Working familiarity with chillers
Experience with major commercial equipment brands
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Worksite address
millbrae, CA, 94031, US
Who can apply
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