HVAC Commercial Installer

Be part of a growing employee-owned company that has been around for over 75 years!

Southern Air, Inc. is a company dedicated to the growth of our employees and excellent customer service. We serve clients throughout the Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina regions. This opportunity is located at our Newport News, VA location.

Southern Air, Inc. rewards your commitment with excellent wages and benefits, including participation in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), Holiday/PTO, medical, 401(k), and career opportunities. Join our team and enjoy the rewards.

Job Description: The HVAC Commercial Installer installs commercial and industrial heating and cooling equipment (rooftops, furnaces, central air conditioners, commercial refrigeration equipment).

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Installing HVAC systems (Hydronic, Steam, Forced Hot Air, and Heat Pumps).
• Maintaining a high standard of mechanical installation practices.
• Must have a high mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to braze and solder.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and blueprints.
• Understanding of proper refrigerant piping installation.
  
• Basic knowledge of system controls and wiring.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor, with good communication ability.
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum one year of HVAC experience in HVAC service and installation or equivalent combination of vocational training and experience.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Must be able to pass a post-offer pre-employment drug screen and may be required to satisfactorily complete additional background checks as required (i.e. DMV, criminal history).
• Must adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Benefits:

• Health Plan – With company contributions to employee health saving account (Starts 1st day)
• Dental Plan
• 401k with company match
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Vision Plan
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) for vacation and other purposes
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Company Cell phone / Tablet
• Pay range $16 - $40 an hour(depending on experience)
  

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to troubleshoot issues with systematic, thoughtful, timely, and practical solutions and procedures.
• Demonstrate proper and safe use of tools and related equipment.
• Experience in providing quality, professional customer-related services.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively individually and in a team environment.
• Ability to handle disruptions in stride with professionalism.
• Ability to work independently in a commercial setting.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

The physical activities described are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions and expectations.

Depending on the position, individuals may need to ride or drive in a vehicle for two or more hours at a time.

Individuals working at an outside job site may be exposed to varying temperatures and all weather conditions.

Performing this job requires frequent use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Must be able to sit, talk, hear, and stand frequently throughout the day. Must be able to climb, reach above shoulder height, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl often. The position occasionally may require lifting heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) and performing strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.

May work with or around typical construction materials and chemicals requiring safety data sheet knowledge.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.