HVAC Lead Installer; Glastonbury, CT

About This Role

We’re looking for a Licensed HVAC Lead Installer to join our team at Degree Heating & Cooling. As the leader of your install crew, you’ll work hands-on while guiding apprentices to deliver high-quality installations for residential and light commercial customers. You’ll ensure every job is done right, safe, and to our high standards—all while providing excellent customer service.

• You have 5+ years of field experience and are looking for an opportunity to grow and be better supported
• You like to get the job done right the first time
• A strong communicator and a natural at explaining basic maintenance suggestions to customers
• You enjoy training and mentoring apprentices

• Lead and perform installation of HVAC and refrigeration systems (residential + light commercial)
• Mentor and train apprentices on-site, providing real growth opportunities
• Diagnose and repair electronic, mechanical, and electrical components
• Maintain truck inventory, tools, and safety practices
• Provide clear, friendly communication to customers, including basic maintenance recommendations
• Deliver accurate quotes and system calibrations per manufacturer standards

• Licensed HVAC Installer in Connecticut (S-2, D-2, or equivalent)
• 5+ years of HVAC field experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints, plans, and manuals
• Tech-savvy (comfortable with tablets, mobile apps, and work-related software)
• Customer-focused, safety-minded, and detail-oriented
• Willingness to work Saturdays/on-call rotations when needed

Pay is dependent on experience; $35/hour and up + SPIFFs and bonuses. Top technicians earn over $120,000 per year.

• Competitive Pay
• Benefits:
  We offer top-notch benefits!
  • Various medical, dental & vision plans, including 100% employer covered options for you and your family
  • 401(k) match up to 3.5%
  • 100% Company paid long & short-term disability and life insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
• Training and Career Growth:
  Paid training opportunities and countless internal career growth opportunities. Whether you’re interested in becoming a Field/Department Manager or maybe you’re interested in Sales, Tech and Corporate roles, we’re here to support your growth.
• Paid Time Off: 6 company paid holidays, 3 weeks of PTO, and a paid Parental Leave Policy
• Company Branded Shirts and Sweatshirts & free Gatorade in the summer

Degree Heating & Cooling is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.