Lead HVAC Installer
Kelso Building Services
$25 - $42 / hour
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Description
About This Role This position focuses on commercial retrofit HVAC work — upgrading and replacing existing building systems including HVAC equipment to improve energy efficiency, meet code requirements, and boost overall performance.
This role would support work throughout the Northeast including Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, Rhode Island, and DC.
What You'll Do
- Remove and replace commercial heating and cooling equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, chillers, and rooftop package units.
- Install modern systems such as Variable Air Volume (VAV) and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) equipment, along with advanced building controls.
- Run low-voltage control wiring and complete rough-in work.
- Assist with light sheet metal fabrication and installation as needed.
- Follow all applicable federal, state, and local codes and regulations.
- Communicate with customers on-site to answer questions and explain work being performed.
- Work alongside crew members to keep projects on schedule and meet customer expectations.
What You'll Bring
- 3+ years of hands-on HVAC experience.
- Proficiency with VRF Systems and light commercial work.
- Ability to read blueprints, mechanical drawings, and manufacturer documentation.
- Physical capability to climb ladders, lift heavy equipment, and work in confined spaces.
- Solid troubleshooting instincts when installation challenges arise.
- EPA Universal certification required.
- OSHA 10 required.
What You'll Get
- Pay commensurate with experience up to $42/hour.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- PTO and paid holidays.
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
Pay Range: $25-$42/ Hour
Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- paid time off
About this role
Kelso Building Services is seeking a Lead HVAC Installer to manage commercial retrofit projects across the Northeast, with work spanning Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maryland, and DC. You'll handle the full scope of system upgrades—removing and installing furnaces, air conditioners, chillers, and rooftop units, then commissioning modern equipment like VAV and VRF systems with advanced controls. The role also includes low-voltage wiring, rough-in work, and light sheet metal fabrication, all while adhering to federal, state, and local codes and communicating directly with customers on-site.
This position suits someone with at least three years of hands-on HVAC experience and proven expertise in VRF systems and light commercial installations. You'll need to read blueprints and manufacturer specs confidently, troubleshoot installation challenges, and handle the physical demands of climbing, lifting, and working in tight spaces. EPA Universal and OSHA 10 certifications are required. Kelso offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, PTO, paid holidays, and ongoing training, with pay ranging from $25 to $42 per hour based on experience.
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$25 to $42 per hour
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