HVAC Installer

At Hoffmann Brothers, we stand committed to our mission of Improving Life in Every Home – our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we live and serve. For over 40 years, we have been an industry leader in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair for residential and commercial properties in St. Louis - and now in Nashville, TN! Recipient of multiple Top Workplace and industry awards, we believe in taking the best care of our employees, and they will take the best care of our customers. At Hoffmann Brothers, your career growth is important to us. Whether you are new to the trades wanting to take advantage of our free trade training programs, or a career professional looking to cultivate your craft or leadership skills, we have a path for you! Summary of Job: As a Journeyman HVAC Installer in St. Louis, MO, you will successfully install air conditioners, furnaces, heat pumps, ductless systems, ductwork, boilers, and accessories (air filter, thermostats etc.) for residential customers. This will include having knowledge of those systems and keeping in contact closely with customers during the installation. All our technicians must follow our safety policies and procedures. Meeting and exceeding customer expectations is required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Selects type and size of pipe, and related materials and equipment needed for each individual job site Cuts, threads, and bends pipe; assembles and installs a variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including iron, steel, copper, and plastic Connects pipes, using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints; secures pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers Installs and maintains refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, including compressors, and piping Pressure test system for leaks with appropriate gauges Determine what material, tools, and equipment will be needed to complete the task Design duct system and fully layout duct system with proper sizing and CFM for home and install Install dehumidifiers, humidifiers, and air quality/filtration products; install & program thermostats Vacuum & reclaim refrigerant from the old system, effectively charge the unit using superheat and subcooling Lead install team in the performance of all duties Requirements 4+ years of experience in HVAC Field Professional in all situations Valid driver’s license Ability to communicate with customers in a clear, confident manner throughout the entire service so that they are aware what is going on inside their home/business. Ability to adjust your communications to provide the best customer experience possible. Ability to create detailed job notes in the customer’s account for future reference. Ability to both teach and learn by sharing thoughts/experiences with your coworkers in meetings and in one-to-one interactions. Willingness to try new ideas and recommend process improvements to your manager with the objective of improving efficiency/effectiveness. Frequent communication with dispatchers so that they know the status of each job for scheduling purposes. The ability to maintain a clean and organized workspace both in a customer’s property and your company vehicle. The ability to work safely and the motivation to help ensure that those you work with are working in a safe manner. All employees of Hoffmann Brothers must consider safety as their primary job. General knowledge of safe working practices and federal/state OSHA requirements is required as applicable. Physical Demands/Working Conditions: To adequately perform the duties of this job, the employee is regularly and routinely required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, stoop hands to finger, handle controls; hear, and talk. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to climb ladders, work in hot and cold environments, and work in small crawl spaces. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 50lbs and up. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment can vary depending on the season and scope of work – employees are required to work outdoors throughout the seasons. The work environment will subject employees to continual interruptions and changing priorities. Effective, consistent, and constant communication with customers, vendors, co-workers, and others is required. Benefits We offer a variety of benefits to all of our employees, which include: Market-leading Pay Free Medical, Dental and Vision Family Coverage Paid Time Off – Day 1 401(K) with Company Match Great Work Environment and Healthy Work/Life Balance Paid Training and Leadership Development Programs Endless Opportunities for Advancement …and so much more