Entry Level Lead HVAC Installer Jobs
New grad lead hvac installer jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on trade school training or an internship with a licensed contractor can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles in Consulting & Professional Services and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Thirty Madison Ventures, F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Electrical, and Professional Piping Systems hiring at this level now.
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Company Overview
Professional Piping Systems, LLC is a dynamic industrial contractor specializing in fabrication, mechanical systems installation, and maintenance services. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, we have built a reputation for precision workmanship and rapid response, serving a diverse range of industries across the Southwest since 2012.
Job Overview
PPS Mechanical is seeking experienced Commercial HVAC Installers to install HVAC equipment, ductwork, and copper refrigerant line sets on commercial construction projects. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on installation skills, can read mechanical drawings, and completes quality work safely with minimal supervision.
What You’ll Do
- Install copper refrigerant line sets for commercial HVAC systems, including routing, measuring, cutting, fitting, and supporting copper piping.
- Braze copper refrigerant lines using nitrogen purging procedures.
- Install refrigerant piping insulation and protect lines according to project specifications.
- Perform pressure testing, leak checks, and system evacuation as assigned.
- Install commercial HVAC equipment, including rooftop units (RTUs), air handlers, exhaust fans, and equipment curbs.
- Install commercial ductwork, fittings, transitions, dampers, grilles, and diffusers.
- Install condensate drain piping with proper slope, supports, and traps.
- Read and follow mechanical drawings, equipment layouts, and installation specifications.
- Coordinate with foremen and other trades to maintain installation schedules and avoid conflicts.
- Follow jobsite safety requirements and maintain a clean, organized work area.
What We’re Looking For
- Commercial HVAC installation experience, preferably in new construction.
- Experience installing copper refrigerant line sets and refrigerant piping.
- Ability to braze copper tubing and use nitrogen purging procedures.
- Familiarity with pressure testing, leak checking, and refrigerant piping insulation.
- Ability to read mechanical plans and equipment installation details.
- Knowledge of HVAC installation tools, materials, and jobsite safety practices.
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Work Environment
This position works on active commercial construction jobsites and may involve rooftops, ladders, lifts, elevated work areas, and physically demanding installation tasks.
Pay
$24.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours
72.0 per week
Work Location
In person
Company Overview
Professional Piping Systems, LLC is a dynamic industrial contractor specializing in fabrication, mechanical systems installation, and maintenance services. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, we have built a reputation for precision workmanship and rapid response, serving a diverse range of industries across the Southwest since 2012.
Job Overview
PPS Mechanical is seeking experienced Commercial HVAC Installers to install HVAC equipment, ductwork, and copper refrigerant line sets on commercial construction projects. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on installation skills, can read mechanical drawings, and completes quality work safely with minimal supervision.
What You’ll Do
- Install copper refrigerant line sets for commercial HVAC systems, including routing, measuring, cutting, fitting, and supporting copper piping.
- Braze copper refrigerant lines using nitrogen purging procedures.
- Install refrigerant piping insulation and protect lines according to project specifications.
- Perform pressure testing, leak checks, and system evacuation as assigned.
- Install commercial HVAC equipment, including rooftop units (RTUs), air handlers, exhaust fans, and equipment curbs.
- Install commercial ductwork, fittings, transitions, dampers, grilles, and diffusers.
- Install condensate drain piping with proper slope, supports, and traps.
- Read and follow mechanical drawings, equipment layouts, and installation specifications.
- Coordinate with foremen and other trades to maintain installation schedules and avoid conflicts.
- Follow jobsite safety requirements and maintain a clean, organized work area.
What We’re Looking For
- Commercial HVAC installation experience, preferably in new construction.
- Experience installing copper refrigerant line sets and refrigerant piping.
- Ability to braze copper tubing and use nitrogen purging procedures.
- Familiarity with pressure testing, leak checking, and refrigerant piping insulation.
- Ability to read mechanical plans and equipment installation details.
- Knowledge of HVAC installation tools, materials, and jobsite safety practices.
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Work Environment
This position works on active commercial construction jobsites and may involve rooftops, ladders, lifts, elevated work areas, and physically demanding installation tasks.
Pay
$24.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours
72.0 per week
Work Location
In person
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Entry Level Lead HVAC Installer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level lead hvac installer job?
Start by completing a trade program, apprenticeship, or vocational certificate in HVAC systems, then apply to positions that list 0 to 2 years of experience as acceptable. Employers at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate hands-on equipment familiarity, basic refrigerant handling knowledge, and a willingness to work under a senior technician. Any documented internship, co-op, or helper experience gives you a real edge.
Which companies hire entry level lead hvac installers?
Companies hiring entry level lead hvac installers right now include Thirty Madison Ventures, F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Electrical, and Professional Piping Systems, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level typically comes from regional mechanical contractors, national facilities services firms, and commercial construction companies that run structured apprenticeship pipelines and are willing to train candidates from the ground up.
Are there remote entry level lead hvac installer jobs?
Yes, though the role is predominantly field-based work. About 0% of entry level lead hvac installer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be estimating, scheduling support, or project coordination roles adjacent to installation work rather than hands-on installation positions themselves.
Are these new grad lead hvac installer jobs?
Yes, many of the listings on this page are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with limited professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically accepts 0 to 2 years of experience, counts trade school hours or apprenticeship hours as qualifying background, and does not require a journeyman license as a condition of hire.
Which industries hire the most entry level lead hvac installers?
Entry Level lead hvac installer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because ongoing construction activity, facilities maintenance contracts, and equipment upgrade cycles create a steady need for trained installers who can be developed into lead technicians over time.