Lead HVAC Installer

About Paragon

Paragon Heating, Cooling & Tankless has been Chicagoland's trusted name in HVAC and hot water since 2005. We install and service residential and commercial HVAC, boilers, hydronic systems, and tankless water heaters, and we value expertise and quality workmanship over upselling.

The Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced Lead HVAC Installer to join our growing team. If you're a highly skilled installer who can independently run residential and commercial HVAC and boiler installations from start to finish, we want to talk with you.

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

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

• Cast-iron and condensing boilers

• Tankless water heaters

• Commercial rooftop and split systems

What You'll Do

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

• Direct and task out helpers when assigned

• Install equipment to manufacturer specifications and local code

• Perform boiler piping and hydronic system installations

• Perform copper water piping, soft 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

• Ability to independently run residential and commercial HVAC and boiler installations

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

• 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

Required Hydronic Experience

Please do not apply unless you meet the following requirements:

• Proven cast-iron and condensing boiler installation experience

• Expert-level boiler piping experience

• Strong copper water piping and soldering skills

• Proficiency with soft soldering, brazing, and ProPress

• Ability to immediately run and complete boiler installations without additional training

Preferred Qualifications

• EPA Certification

• NATE Certification

• Experience training and mentoring apprentices or helpers

• Tankless water heater installation experience

Pay

$72,800 - $93,600 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

Signing Bonus Details

The $5,000 signing bonus is available to qualified candidates hired into the Lead HVAC Installer position and is paid in installments over the first year.

Employees must remain actively employed and in good standing at each milestone to receive the corresponding installment.

Job Type

Full-time

Work Location

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

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