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Residential HVAC Lead Installer

Capitalhvac, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States


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Full Time Capital Construction Services LLC, Menomonee Falls, WI, US

23 days ago Requisition ID: 1334

Salary Range: $32.00 To $50.00 Hourly

HVAC Lead Installer – $32-$50+/hr + Up to $10K Sign-On | No On-Call | Milwaukee

Capital Heating, Cooling, Electric & Plumbing — Milwaukee's highest-rated residential HVAC company and a 3-time Milwaukee Top Workplace is hiring an experienced HVAC Lead Installer / Lead HVAC Technician to run residential install crews. If you’re a proven Lead, journeyman HVAC installer, or senior install tech looking for top‑of‑market pay, real benefits, and a shop that runs like a professional operation, we want to talk.

Pay: $32-$50+/hr DOE — no ceiling, top Leads earn well over $50/hr Sign‑On Bonus: Up to $10,000 DOE and driving record (paid quarterly over 2 years) Weekly Bonus: Up to $250/week for quality work (~$13,000/year potential) Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM | No on‑call, ever Location: Menomonee Falls, WI — serving Milwaukee, Waukesha, Brookfield, Wauwatosa, Ozaukee County, and the greater Milwaukee metro

Total comp potential: $79,000-$120,000+

Why Capital

Top‑of‑market pay — $32-$50+/hr with no ceiling

Up to $10,000 sign‑on bonus, paid quarterly over 2 years ($1,250/quarter at max)

$250/week quality bonus — ~$13,000/year potential on top of base

No on‑call rotation. Your nights, weekends, and holidays are yours.

Year‑round residential HVAC work across the greater Milwaukee area

3x Milwaukee Top Workplace, Future 50 Award Winner, Business Journal Fastest Growing Firm

How the $250/week bonus works

Have no callbacks on your installs

Collect all forms and payments on the job

Upload all photos and job info to ServiceTitan

Show up every scheduled day — no call‑outs

That’s doing the job a pro should be doing anyway — and getting paid an extra $13,000/year for it.

What you’ll do

Lead residential HVAC installation projects from start to finish across Milwaukee, Waukesha, and surrounding counties

Install furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, ductless mini‑splits, boilers, and full ductwork systems

Read and interpret installation drawings, mechanical plans, and system layouts

Test, balance, commission, and troubleshoot residential HVAC systems

Train and supervise HVAC helpers and junior installers — build the next generation of Capital Leads

Ensure every install meets local and state mechanical codes

Deliver the kind of customer experience that keeps Capital at the top of Milwaukee reviews

What we’re looking for

2+ years of residential HVAC installation experience, with proven ability to run a job independently

EPA 608 / EPA Universal Certification (required)

Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record

High school diploma or equivalent

Able to pass pre‑employment drug test and background check

NATE Installer Certification (or willing to earn it — we’ll help)

Strong knowledge of

Refrigerant and refrigeration systems

Gas furnaces and electric furnaces

Heat pumps and ductless mini‑split systems

Central air conditioning systems

Boiler systems and radiant heat

Residential ductwork and sheet metal design and installation

HVAC low‑voltage controls and wiring

You should also be able to

Complete residential HVAC installations independently or lead a team through them

Train and supervise HVAC helpers and junior installers

Test, balance, and commission full HVAC systems

Diagnose and troubleshoot complex install issues

Understand and apply residential HVAC and mechanical codes

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Long‑term disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, holidays, and PTO

Company tools and equipment provided

Company‑provided uniforms with dry cleaning

Paid ongoing training (in‑house, on‑the‑job, and manufacturer‑sponsored)

Company outings and team events

Performance‑based SPIFFs and commissions

About Capital Capital Heating, Cooling, Electric & Plumbing is locally owned, Milwaukee’s highest‑rated residential HVAC company, and a 3‑time Milwaukee Top Workplace. We serve homeowners across Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington counties, providing high‑quality service with a professional shop environment.

Capital Heating, Cooling, Electric & Plumbing is an equal opportunity employer.

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