Commercial HVAC Installer - Lexington, KY $25 - $45

Company Background:

We are 27 (and growing) market-leading operating companies that deliver unmatched HVAC, mechanical, refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical solutions. We are actively building the nation’s preferred technical service partnership for commercial MEP+ ecosystems, empowering industrial, commercial, and institutional clients—including Fortune 500 companies and other industry leaders across the United States—with reliable, innovative service. Learn more about us at www.kelso-industries.com 

Summary:

Install HVAC systems and all other related HVAC components correctly and in a timely manner, while also helping facilitate customer satisfaction and workplace safety. All HVAC technicians are expected to work under close supervision within a team-oriented environment and with a minimal amount of creative design, depending on work experience and proven competencies.

License/Certification:

• Journeyman HVAC

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Full time year round work
• Opportunities for advancement
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Each employee gets a power tool kit
• OSHA Training
• Heavy Equipment Training
• Tool Replacement

Duties:

1. Install HVAC systems for commercial construction
2. Cutting and threading pipe, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe-threading machines
3. Installation of sheet metal duct and HVAC equipment
4. Set/mount equipment, rough-in and trim duct systems, experience installing duct systems is preferred
5. Layout and connect electrical wiring between the controls and equipment according to the wiring diagram
6. Ensure customer satisfaction
7. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED or equivalent; EPA certification a plus
• 3-5 years of practical working experience in the HVAC industry, prefer commercial HVAC
• Past experience working on construction projects desired
• Must have the ability to read and interpret technical documents, blueprints, specifications, and drawings
• Excellent problem-solving and customer service skills
• Must have an honest and dependable personality
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong ability to distinguish between various HVAC equipment
• Self motivated individual with strong ability to follow instructions and work alone, as well as work effectively within a team
• Ability to display professional company image
• Possession of valid driver’s license with good record of driving and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
• Strong ability to write and read in English language
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 100lbs safely
• Strong ability to operate under severe temperature condition for long periods of time
• Ability to climb, stoop, balance, crouch, crawl, or/and kneel continually
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of construction sites

Ability to Relocate:

• Lexington, KY 40506: Relocate before starting work (Required)

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EXPECTATIONS

• Some job duties are performed within an established office environment under normal lighting and climate-controlled tolerances. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
• When the employee is at a work site, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and outdoor weather conditions. The noise in the work environment is often loud.
• Requires a consistent physical presence at the branch office to oversee shared services functions and employees, normally achieved by working standard business hours. Certain positions will require flexibility of working hours to meet the demands of the job and the direction of the manager.

The work environments are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or pulling.
• Frequently reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds at times.

Why Join Us?

We’re committed to attracting talented individuals who seek a company with a strong foundation of success and an outstanding culture. We proactively provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and clear pathways for career advancement with autonomy and flexibility in an entrepreneurial environment.

Learn more about us at www.kelso-industries.com. 

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business.