HVAC Lead Installer

Champion & Nash HVAC

📍 Pasadena, TX 💰 Salary not listed 🕐 Full Time 📅 Posted August 5, 2026

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Job Description

About Champion & Nash HVAC

Champion & Nash HVAC is an established company with over four decades of experience providing top tier residential and light commercial service to the Houston community and surrounding areas.

About This Role

Champion & Nash HVAC is looking for an experienced Lead HVAC Installer to join our growing team in Pasadena, TX. In this role, you'll lead installation crews, work alongside your team in the field, and ensure every project is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. You'll play a key role in delivering exceptional installations, mentoring apprentices, and representing Champion & Nash with professionalism in customers' homes. If you're a skilled installer who takes pride in doing the job right and wants the support to continue growing, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

Lead residential HVAC installation projects from start to finish while maintaining quality, safety, and company standards.
Install, replace, and service residential HVAC systems, including heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment.
Work hands-on with installation teams while providing guidance and support to crew members.
Mentor and train apprentices by providing hands-on coaching and development opportunities.
Diagnose system issues, complete repairs, and ensure equipment is properly calibrated to manufacturer specifications.
Maintain proper inventory of parts, tools, and safety equipment in company vehicles.
Communicate professionally with homeowners and provide recommendations for system care and maintenance.
Complete installations with honesty, attention to detail, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

What We're Looking For

4 years of HVAC installation experience.
Proven experience leading or mentoring installation teams.
Strong knowledge of residential HVAC systems, components, and installation practices.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and manufacturer specifications.
Experience developing quotes for repairs and replacement equipment.
Strong troubleshooting, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable using tablets and learning job-related software.
Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record.
Ability and willingness to work Saturdays or occasional on-call shifts as needed.

Working Conditions

Follow all company safety policies and OSHA guidelines.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.
Comfortable working in attics, crawl spaces, and varying weather conditions.
Ability to regularly lift and move 50 pounds.
Work may include indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year.

Why Join Champion & Nash?

Opportunity to lead a skilled installation team and grow your leadership abilities.
Stable, full-time work with a growing HVAC organization.
Supportive leadership team that values your experience and craftsmanship.
Ongoing training and professional development.
A company culture focused on quality work, customer satisfaction, and career growth.

Pay Range: Pay is dependent on experience; up to $61/hr

Benefits and Perks

Champion & Nash HVAC treats its team members with the same level of dedication and care as we do our customers, which is why we're fortunate to provide all of our employees with:

Competitive Pay

What Most AC & HVAC Job Listings Don't Tell You

General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.

HVAC in Texas requires a state license at the company level, and technicians who handle refrigerant need EPA Section 608 certification. Many shops also want NATE certification for higher pay. You can start as an installer helper or entry technician and grow into diagnostics and system design. Pay is often hourly with strong overtime in summer, and service techs frequently earn commission or spiffs on repairs and system sales.

Seasonality drives this trade in Houston. Summer is brutal and busy, with long days, attic heat, and heavy on-call rotations when systems fail. Winter shifts toward heating checks, maintenance plans, and install backlog. New hires underestimate the physical toll of attic and rooftop work in extreme heat. You drive a stocked truck, carry gauges and recovery gear, and stay ready for after-hours emergencies. Steady demand and a shortage of skilled techs keep the field open to anyone who shows up and learns fast.

What to Expect Day-to-Day

General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.

A service tech starts with a dispatch list and a truck loaded with common parts. You roll to no-cool calls, check the thermostat, measure refrigerant pressures, test the compressor and capacitor, and inspect the coil and blower. You explain the fault, quote the fix, and get approval before the repair.

Maintenance visits fill much of the shoulder seasons. You clean coils, change filters, flush drain lines, and check amperage so a system does not fail in the next heat wave. Install crews spend the day setting condensers and air handlers, running line sets and ductwork, and brazing connections. Customer trust matters because many repairs are invisible to the homeowner. You document readings, photograph the work, and close the ticket in the field. Expect heat, ladders, tight attics, and a lot of driving between calls, balanced by the satisfaction of restoring cool air on a hundred degree day.

What AC & HVAC Jobs Pay in Houston

Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (HVAC Mechanics and Installers).

This listing does not state a wage. Here is the typical range for ac & hvac roles in Houston so you know what to expect.

$38,792 Median $58,947 $83,117

Entry (10th)

$38,792

25th

$47,029

Median

$58,947

Experienced (90th)

$83,117

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $28.34/hr.

Becoming a Licensed HVAC Technician in Texas

HVAC contracting is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the license is held at the company level by a certified technician. Anyone who handles refrigerant needs federal EPA Section 608 certification. Many employers also value NATE certification, which raises pay. You can start as an installer helper with no license, earn your EPA card early, and build toward the ACR technician and then contractor license through documented experience and exams. Summer overtime is common while you climb.

Career Ladder and Pay

1

Install Helper / Entry Tech $47,029/yr

Assist installs and maintenance while earning EPA 608 certification.
2

Service Technician $58,947/yr

Diagnose and repair systems solo. NATE certification lifts pay.
3

Lead Tech / Comfort Advisor $73,902/yr

Handle complex diagnostics, system design, and replacement sales.
4

Install Foreman / Estimator $73,902/yr

Run install crews and bid residential and commercial systems.
5

HVAC Contractor $83,117/yr

Hold the state license and run your own heating and cooling company.

Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.