Kauai Air Conditioning & Plumbing is seeking a hard-working and motivated HVAC Installations Technician to join our team. Punctuality, reliability, initiative, and a strong work ethic are essential to success in this role. Candidates must also possess strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, exceptional organizational abilities, computer literacy, and effective problem-solving skills.

Under the supervision of the HVAC Lead, the HVAC Installations Technician is responsible for assisting in the installation of residential HVAC systems. This includes preparing work areas, supporting equipment setup, helping with ductwork installation, and ensuring that all work meets company quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, dependable, and committed to growing their technical skills within the HVAC trade.

Job Functions

• Assist HVAC Lead and other HVAC Technicians with the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of a variety of HVAC systems.
• EPA Certified or able to obtain EPA Certification
• Able to install slim duct, condensate drain lines with proper slope and bracing, control wire, refrigeration piping, and line-sets to include proper flaring of fittings.
• Understands and can identify common pipe fittings, materials, and the different types of residential HVAC equipment typically installed (one-way cassettes, wall mounted indoor units, condensers, exhaust fans, etc.)
• Able to properly mount indoor/evaporator units, place/mount condensers, install thermostats, insulate refrigerant and condensate piping, and charge HVAC systems with supervision.
• Able to braze/solder and pressure test systems with nitrogen to identify potential leaks.
• Basic understanding of refrigerant pressures, and to perform system evacuations to include pumping down systems, and pressure testing with supervision.
• Basic understanding of electrical and control systems, able to understand plans, electrical diagrams and scope of work.
• Understanding layout and install equipment, refrigerant piping, and condensate drains with minimal supervision.
• Basic understanding of superheat and subcooling.
• Familiarize with using common tools and materials on jobsites
• Perform work with a focus on Safety and Quality.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized job site.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized work vehicle.
• Take responsibility for safety performance and program compliance.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outside on roofs and in attics/crawlspaces.
• Any additional duties/responsibilities deemed necessary.

Essential Values Required

Winning Together

• Provides support and assistance to the installations team.
• Participates in employee engagement, effective communication, problem identification, team problem solving, and implementation of team-based solutions.

Deliver on Commitments / Customer Focus

• Motivated to learn all that is necessary with the installation of HVAC systems.
• Assists the installation team to ensure daily objectives are achieved.

Passion for Excellence

• Supports team problem solving to help eliminate system deficiencies.

Job Qualifications

• High school Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate with a variety of personality types.
• Attention to detail and the ability to completing work to a deadline.
• Good organizational and time management skills to handle multiple issues.
• Good communication skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation:

• $25-35 hourly, Pay based on experience
• Weekly pay

Benefits:

• Paid holidays (13)
• Paid time off
• Cell phone allowance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) 6% Matching
• Opportunities for advancement

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kauai, HI: Reliably commute island wide (Required)
• On site job location (Required)

Experience:

• Previous HVAC experience preferred

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• EPA Certification (Preferred or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire)
• Valid Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person