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    Lead HVAC Installer

    Villa Park, IL 60181
    Full-time
    $73,000 - $94,000 per year
    Installation

    Application: about 2 minutes · 2 required fields · Resume optional. Then the hiring team reviews your application.

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    About this role

    About Paragon

    Join Our Team: Paragon Heating, Cooling, and Tankless aims to be the top HVAC and DHW team in Chicagoland. We believe that earning customer trust through expert service, reliable maintenance, and quality installations is key to our growth. At Paragon, we value expertise, not upselling. Our dedication to quality and professionalism shines through in every job.

    A Place for Good Technicians Who Want to Become Great: Join a team of like-minded mechanical and HVAC service experts. By offering great service, maintenance, and installation daily, we earn long-term trust and business from our customers. We believe the best way to encourage great work is by taking great care of our team. If you are taken care of, you will pass that same care to each customer.

    The Opportunity

    We're seeking a highly experienced Lead HVAC Installer who can independently run installations from start to finish and direct a helper. Most of our install work is residential, with some commercial, and rooftop unit experience is required. The more systems you've installed on your own, the better.

    We're looking for a professional who takes pride in quality workmanship, communicates well with customers, and can confidently manage installation projects.

    For a limited time, qualified candidates are eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus.

    What You'll Install

    • Furnaces, air conditioners, and heat pumps

    • Ductless mini-split systems

    • Commercial rooftop units and split systems

    • Boilers and tankless water heaters

    What You'll Do

    • Independently run residential and commercial HVAC replacement projects from start to finish

    • Direct and task out a helper on each job

    • Install equipment to manufacturer specifications and local code

    • Perform copper piping, soldering, brazing, and ProPress work

    • Wire and connect HVAC equipment, controls, and accessories

    • Commission, start up, and test equipment and verify system performance

    • Safely set and rig equipment using ladder lifts and crane-assisted lifts

    • Complete installation documentation and educate customers on their new systems

    Requirements

    • 5+ years of HVAC installation experience, with a track record of running installs independently

    • Rooftop unit installation experience

    • Experience directing a helper on the job

    • Strong knowledge of furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, and ductless systems

    • Comfortable operating ladder lifts and working with crane-assisted installs

    • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

    • Ability to lift equipment and work in attics, basements, crawlspaces, mechanical rooms, rooftops, and outdoors

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Commercial and residential boiler installation experience

    • Tankless water heater installation experience

    • EPA 608 certification

    • Experience training and mentoring apprentices or helpers

    Pay

    $73,000 - $94,000 per year, plus a $5,000 signing bonus

    Benefits

    • 401(k)

    • Health, dental, and life insurance

    • Paid time off

    • Company vehicle opportunities for qualified candidates

    • Year-round work with modern equipment and tools

    • Growing company with advancement opportunities

    Job Type

    Full-time

    Work Location

    In person - Villa Park, IL 60181 (serving Chicagoland)

    Paragon Heating, Cooling & Tankless is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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    Job Details

    TypeFull-time
    LocationVilla Park, IL 60181
    Compensation$73,000 - $94,000 per year
    DepartmentInstallation
    Posted8 days ago