Forge · 2 weeks ago
Lead Installer - HVAC
Newton, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$45/hr - $55/hr
5+ years expForge is seeking an experienced residential HVAC heat pump installer to lead a crew dedicated to installing ducted systems. This role involves overseeing installations, mentoring junior installers, and ensuring high-quality service and safety compliance.
ConstructionHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Home Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
HVAC System Installation: You will independently conduct on-site installations and start-up of ducted and ductless systems with precision and efficiency. You will be responsible for ductwork installation, including fabrication of transitions and plenums. You must be able to lead complex heat pump install jobs
Leadership & Mentorship: You will lead and mentor junior crew members, sharing your expertise and contributing to team success
Professionalism & Customer Service: You will maintain a professional attitude with customers, partners, peers, and vendors at all times and will be responsible for providing quality service to our customers
Quality Control: You will conduct quality control checks on completed jobs to ensure work meets industry standards and client requirements. You will also troubleshoot and perform repairs and replacements on HVAC systems
Safety, Organization & Documentation: You will ensure site safety and compliance with codes. You’ll keep an assigned company vehicle organized, clean, and stocked and will maintain project and customer documentation. You will also be expected to be professional and prompt in your communication with office project coordinators, warehouse staff and other peers/colleagues
Qualification
Required
5+ years experience as a residential HVAC Installer, installing both ductless and ducted systems
A comprehensive understanding of HVAC equipment, installation, repair, air flow and system design
General ductwork fabrication experience necessary (transitions, plenums, etc). Extensive sheet metal fabrication experience is a plus
Experience training junior technicians and running a crew/jobs soup-to-nuts
EPA Certification
Able to work in attics and small spaces, lift 50+ pounds, stand, bend, stoop, reach, climb ladders, etc
Valid driver's license
Available to work full-time with flexibility to work after hours if needed
Authorized to work in the U.S
Preferred
Ability to estimate and quote jobs
Sheet Metal License - not required, but highly desired
Benefits
Company stock options
Potential bonuses
Paid holidays
Vacation and sick time
PTO increases based on factors like tenure or advancement
Health and dental insurance with generous employer contributions
Short & long-term disability
Parental leave
Workers' comp coverage
401k match
Phone data stipends
Company
Forge
Forge is a contractor that delivers heat pump installation services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$17MKey Investors
Eclipse Ventures
2021-12-22Series A· $17M
2020-11-25Seed
Leadership Team
Mark Kasdorf
CEO and Founder
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