HVAC Lead Installer

Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $45.00/hr

As our Lead HVAC Installer, you’ll be the hands-on expert guiding every installation from blueprint to first chill—across commercial sites, residential homes, and new-construction projects. You’ll mentor and lead our install team, ensuring every duct, line set, and control panel is precisely fitted and perfectly calibrated. With your deep technical know-how, you’ll interpret plans, troubleshoot on the fly, and uphold our uncompromising quality standards.

You’ll collaborate with project managers, electricians, and trade partners to keep schedules tight and customers delighted. If you thrive on ownership, love solving complex installation challenges, and take pride in delivering turnkey comfort solutions, this is the role where your leadership and expertise will set the bar for our entire organization.

Since 1988, Cline’s Heating and Air Conditioning has been Spokane’s trusted name in HVAC. We’re a veteran- and family-owned business committed to excellence, integrity, and community. Known for our clean-cut, professional technicians and top-tier service, we’ve built a strong reputation across both residential and commercial markets. Cline’s is the gold standard in commercial HVAC and is now expanding our residential service and retrofit department.

We take pride in doing the right thing, providing real solutions, and investing in our team through training, mentorship, and personal growth. When you join Cline’s, you’re not just taking a job — you’re building a career with a team that values winning together.

• Lead and supervise end-to-end HVAC installations on commercial, residential, and new-construction projects.
• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and specifications to determine equipment layout and installation requirements.
• Install ductwork, piping, line sets, condensers, air handlers, furnaces, heat pumps, boilers, and control systems with precision.
• Commission systems: work with technicians to perform start-up checks, calibrate controls and safety devices, verify airflow, refrigerant charge, and proper operation.
• Mentor and train installation crews—assign tasks, review workmanship, and enforce our quality standards.
• Coordinate with project managers, electricians, plumbers, and other trades to keep jobs on schedule and within budget.
• Conduct on-site troubleshooting and make real-time decisions to resolve installation challenges.
• Ensure all work complies with manufacturer specifications, local codes, and OSHA safety regulations.
• Manage material orders, inventory, and equipment staging for each job.
• Maintain accurate job documentation in Service Titan: time logs, change orders, sign-offs, and close-out reports.
• Communicate clearly with customers and general contractors: explain system operation, answer questions, and ensure satisfaction.
• Uphold a clean, organized worksite and enforce best-practice safety protocols at all times.

• Educational Background: A high school diploma or GED is mandatory.
• Experience:
  
  At least two (2) years of experience in the HVAC industry is required to ensure a solid foundation of practical skills and knowledge.
• Technical Knowledge &
  
  Skills:
  
  In-depth technical knowledge of HVAC systems and the installation process, including the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and HVAC wiring diagrams.
• Valid Driver’s License & Clean Record: A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is essential for this role, as it may require travel to different job sites.
• Certifications:
  
  EPA Certification (Universal) or willingness to obtain it; NATE certification within the first 12 months of employment is expected, with company support provided.

• 5+ years of residential and commercial HVAC install experience.
• WA 06A or 07 trainee card accepted; full HVAC license preferred.
• EPA Certification.
• Friendly & Communicative:
  You connect easily with customers and colleagues alike.
• Problem-Solver:
  You thrive on troubleshooting and delivering effective solutions.
• Detail-Oriented:
  You catch small issues before they become big problems.
• Tech-Forward:
  Comfortable with tablets,…