Kauai Air Conditioning & Plumbing is a well-established local mechanical contractor serving residential and commercial customers across the island of Kauai. We specialize in HVAC installation, maintenance, repairs, and comprehensive plumbing solutions, backed by decades of industry experience. From older legacy units to today’s advanced technologies, our team is equipped to deliver reliable workmanship and exceptional service. We take pride in professionalism, safety, and building long-term relationships with our customers and community.

Kauai Air Conditioning & Plumbing is seeking a reliable and motivated Installations Lead to join our Installations Department. Being on time, hardworking, safety-focused, and willing to take initiative are essential qualities for success in this role.

The Installations Lead works under the Installations Foreman to help oversee and coordinate the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of related HVAC equipment. The primary function of the Installations Lead is to supervise, train, and coach the Installations Technicians and Field Laborers on jobsites with a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork.

Job Functions

• Able to perform Installer Level 1, Installer Level 2 job functions with no supervision
• 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.
• Able to lead residential HVAC projects from start to finish. This includes new construction and ducted system projects with little to no guidance
• 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
• Able to perform ductwork takeoffs, projects planning, and parts/material requests completing all forms with accuracy.
• Able to perform system startup for any project and complete all required startup paperwork following the startup process.
• Understands project timelines, scope of work, and is able to read/scale blueprints.
• Assists in project documentation to include as-built drawings.
• Ensure proper project documentation to include progress reporting and form completion in Service Titan daily.
• Ability to lay out a project and keep a crew productive to meet project timelines.
• 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.
• Demonstrates the ability to guide, mentor, train, and hold accountable installers and laborers on moderately complex tasks, reinforcing company procedures and fostering skill development.
• Make intermediate-level decisions related to task execution and project adjustment, ensuring alignment with company priorities.
• Confidently engage with general contractors, owners, and other stakeholders to represent the company’s interests and maintain positive relationships.
• Monitor team compliance with safety standards, addressing unsafe practices and promoting a safe work environment.
• Develop team collaboration by providing constructive feedback, supporting skill development, and fostering a positive work environment through clear communication and mentorship.

Essential Values Required

Winning Together

• Provides leadership, mentorship, support and assistance to technicians and laborers to develop and sustain a high performing team.
• Creates a winning together culture: Establishes an environment that encourages employee engagement, effective communication, team problem identification, team problem solving, and implementation of team-based solutions.

Deliver on Commitments / Customer Focus

• Leads by example and follows through on departmental issues and tasks.
• Establish a team centered around sustained improvements in Safety, Quality, and Delivery.
• Develop the culture that fosters timely and proper communication and ensures that the necessary support is provided in a timely manner to assist the team in solving problems and removing barriers throughout the course of the project.

Passion for Excellence

• Supports and encourages team problem solving to 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.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under constraints and to make the most out of allotted resources.
• Good organizational and time management skills to handle multiple issues.
• Attention to detail and completing work to a deadline.
• Able to participate in customer relation issues and find solutions to solve customer disputes.
• Understands the necessity of maximizing the productivity of the construction and technical workforce.
• Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in one or more of the building trades.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose systems malfunctions.
• Understand the importance of handling sensitive and confidential information and documents.
• Good communication skills.
• Universal EPA Certification