Lead Installer - HVAC

Overview

Lead residential HVAC installer overseeing ducted system installs & mentoring crew

Key Responsibilities

• system installation
• ductwork fabrication
• quality control
• troubleshooting
• mentorship
• safety compliance

Tasks

-Leadership & Mentorship: You will lead and mentor junior crew members, sharing your expertise and contributing to team success. -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. -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. -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.

Requirements

• hvac installer
• epa certified
• ductwork fabrication
• driver's license
• team lead
• physical fitness

What You Bring

-Able to work in attics and small spaces, lift 50+ pounds, stand, bend, stoop, reach, climb ladders, etc. -Available to work full-time with flexibility to work after hours if needed -Experience training junior technicians and running a crew/jobs soup-to-nuts -Valid driver's license -General ductwork fabrication experience necessary (transitions, plenums, etc). Extensive sheet metal fabrication experience is a plus. -EPA Certification -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 -Authorized to work in the U.S.

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Benefits

-Career Growth: We believe in growth and promoting from within. Your dedication, skills and leadership can lead to fast advancement and we will support you in that growth. -Employee Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits plan, including health and dental insurance with generous employer contributions, short & long-term disability, parental leave, workers' comp coverage, 401k match, phone data stipends, and more. -Paid Time Off: We work hard at Forge but also believe you need time with your family and/or friends to recharge. We offer paid holidays, vacation and sick time, as well as PTO increases based on factors like tenure or advancement. -Bonuses: Ability to estimate and quote jobs & Sheet Metal License - not required, but highly desired -Competitive Compensation: Your expertise is valued. We offer competitive pay, company stock options, potential bonuses and a clear understanding of how to reach your next pay increase.

About Forge

-Born in Newton, MA, Forge kicked off with a mission to tackle the looming trades‑worker shortage by launching its own apprenticeship‑style school and deployment model. -Backed by a successful Series A and A1, the company scaled fast—launching proprietary tech like its Service Hub app. -Forge focuses on installing heat‑pump systems—custom‑designed, ducted and ductless—for homeowners across Greater Boston, bringing efficiency and cost savings. -They blend old‑school craftsmanship with modern tools—on‑job training, augmented‑reality aids, scheduling software—to reshape how trades work. -Their typical project: full‑service residential heat‑pump installations, from design to rebate application and post‑install support. -Forge’s standout twist: they don’t subcontract—employees are full‑time, benefiting from benefits, career paths, and upskilling. -An unusual fact: a former apprentice became crew leader, reflecting the depth of their training‑to‑leadership pipeline.

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