HVAC Lead Installer - Family-Owned Since 1971

Life is short. Don't stay at a job you hate! Apply today to join First Mate - KC's top home service company!

✅ Top Pay for High Performers! Hourly Plus Uncapped Commission + Bonuses!

✅ Fully Stocked Vans You Can Take Home Every Night!

✅ Family Owned! (One of Only KC Companies That Is Not Corporate)

Tired of working for companies that are full of BS? Join our team and be blown away by how well we treat our employees! We have been offering our customers the best possible service for over 50 years. Due to our continued high demand for service across the Kansas City, we need more HVAC Lead Installers now!

The best time to find a GREAT job is when you have a GOOD job!

Why Choose First Mate Heating & Cooling?

• Top Pay - Top performers can make $100k+
• Opportunities to Advance - Every position has a growth path
• Local Owned - You are not a number; your work truly matters
• Great Benefits - Paid health insurance, paid dental insurance, 401k retirement and more
• Tool Reimbursement Program - We support your career journey
• Nexstar Training - Access to world class training and coaching
• Technical Training - Paid weekly training to help you get better
• Bonuses - Win the week bonus, employee of the month bonus, and more
• Convenient Vehicle Policy - Fully stocked take home vehicles with gas cards provided
• Culture Built on Respect - Value professionalism, honesty, and doing the right thing for homeowners and teammates
• Company-Provided Uniforms - Polos, t-shirts, hats, sweatshirts
• Company iPad - Top-of-the-line software for dispatching
• Office Support - We have a dream team of office employees that are dedicated to making your life easier

Job Responsibilities

• Lead residential HVAC system installations (furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, IAQ equipment)
• Perform complete system change-outs, retrofits, and upgrades
• Verify proper sizing, ductwork adjustments, electrical connections, and refrigerant charge
• Oversee job flow from start to finish with minimal supervision
• Follow manufacturer specs, local codes, and company installation standards
• Ensure all equipment start-ups, testing, and commissioning are completed correctly
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized jobsites
• Train and mentor apprentices and junior installers
• Delegate tasks effectively and maintain productivity
• Coordinate with the install manager, warehouse/fleet, and sales team

• 1+ years of residential HVAC experience.
• EPA Certification.
• NATE Certification(s) preferred.
• Ability to lead a job and supervise helpers.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in attics, basements, and tight spaces.
• High attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Pass a drug test.
• Reside within 45 minutes of our office.