HVAC Installer

Job Description

Job Description

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

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 :