Lead HVAC Rough-In Installer – Residential New Construction

A1 Mechanical | Greater Indianapolis | Full-Time
Piece-rate compensation • Company van and fuel card • Steady year-round work

You know how to rough a house. Join a company where your skill and productivity can drive your earnings.

A1 Mechanical is hiring an experienced HVAC installer who can take ownership of residential new construction rough-ins, from reading the layout and organizing the job to completing a clean, quality installation.

We partner with high-volume production builders throughout greater Indianapolis, providing a steady pipeline of work year-round. As our company grows, we’re looking for dependable installers who take pride in their work, work efficiently, and want opportunities to grow with us.

What’s in it for you

• Piece-rate earning opportunity: Your installation earnings are tied to completed production, giving skilled, efficient installers the opportunity to earn more.
• Company van and fuel card for lead installers.
• Steady year-round workload through established production-builder relationships.
• Health insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Company-provided uniforms.
• Direct-to-jobsite reporting: No required shop stop when you already have an assigned job.
• Employee tool purchasing account: Purchase tools through the company and spread repayment over multiple weeks.
• Opportunity to advance as A1 Mechanical continues to grow.
• A team that pitches in: Our office and field teams work together to keep jobs moving and help each other succeed.

What you’ll do

• Independently complete HVAC rough-ins, primarily in single-family new construction, with occasional multifamily and punch-out work.
• Read plans, duct layouts, and installation specifications.
• Plan the installation sequence and organize the materials needed to complete the job.
• Lay out and install duct systems, including ductboard fabrication, metal ductwork, and flex duct.
• Install refrigerant lines and associated HVAC rough-in components.
• Maintain installation quality, jobsite safety, and a clean work area.
• Coordinate with field supervision and communicate material needs, job progress, and issues early.
• Train and direct a helper when assigned. Helper assignments depend on demonstrated ability to teach and lead effectively.

What we’re looking for

• At least two years of HVAC installation experience, with the ability to complete a residential new construction rough-in with minimal supervision.
• Strong working knowledge of duct layout, fabrication, and installation.
• The ability to organize your work, solve routine installation challenges, and recognize when to ask for direction.
• Dependability, attention to detail, and pride in doing the job correctly.
• Willingness to teach a helper and work cooperatively with other trades and teammates.
• Your own basic hand tools and power tools needed for rough-in installation.
• A valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company vehicle insurance requirements.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Previous lead experience is welcome, but your installation ability and readiness to take ownership matter more than your past job title.

Schedule and work area

Work is located throughout greater Indianapolis and surrounding communities. Employees must be on the jobsite and ready to work by 8:00 a.m. Daily finish times vary with job needs. Overtime opportunities vary by season and workload.

How compensation works

This position is primarily paid by piece rate for installation work. Earnings vary based on completed production and assigned work. Applicable non-production activities, such as shop meetings, safety meetings, and miscellaneous punch-out work, are paid hourly. Paid time off is paid according to company policy.

We’ll explain the piece-rate schedule and how earnings are calculated during the interview so you can evaluate the opportunity clearly.

Apply today and tell us about your residential rough-in experience, the types of duct systems you’ve installed, and whether you’ve trained or worked with a helper.

Pay: $24.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Company truck
• Dental insurance
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person