Lead Sheet Metal Mechanic

Lead HVAC Installer - Commercial & Industrial - Columbus, OH

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour, depending on experience

Location: Columbus, OH

Job Type: Full-Time

Join a Growing Commercial HVAC Team

We're hiring an experienced Lead HVAC Installer for commercial and industrial construction projects throughout the Columbus, Ohio market. This opportunity is ideal for a highly skilled HVAC professional who enjoys leading installations, mentoring team members, and delivering high-quality workmanship on complex projects.

If you have extensive experience installing commercial HVAC systems, reading blueprints, fabricating sheet metal, brazing copper, and coordinating field activities, this role offers excellent compensation, a company vehicle, steady work, and long-term career growth.

What You'll Do

• Lead installation of commercial and industrial HVAC systems and equipment.
• Install rooftop units, split systems, ductwork, piping systems, and related HVAC equipment.
• Perform copper piping installation and brazing.
• Fabricate and install sheet metal components.
• Run high-voltage and low-voltage electrical connections associated with HVAC systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, shop drawings, and project plans.
• Coordinate daily work activities with project managers, field personnel, subcontractors, and customers.
• Safely operate scissor lifts and other access equipment.
• Work from extension ladders and elevated work areas as required.
• Maintain quality standards, project schedules, and safety compliance.
• Train and mentor apprentice and junior installers.
• Ensure all work is completed according to company standards and customer expectations.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 10 years of commercial and industrial HVAC installation experience.
• Proven experience leading HVAC installation projects and crews.
• Extensive experience brazing copper piping systems.
• Sheet metal fabrication and installation experience.
• Experience with high-voltage and low-voltage wiring associated with HVAC systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents.
• Ability to safely work at heights.
• Experience operating scissor lifts and aerial work platforms.
• Ability to safely handle extension ladders.
• Must provide personal hand tools.
• Clean driving record required.

Preferred

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification.
• Trade school or HVAC technical training.
• Experience with large commercial mechanical systems and industrial facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• $35.00 - $40.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications
• Company-provided service vehicle
• Specialty tools provided
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Stable, year-round employment
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Safety-focused work environment
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a team that values craftsmanship, safety, and professionalism. You'll work on challenging commercial and industrial projects while utilizing your leadership abilities and technical expertise to help deliver successful outcomes for customers throughout Central Ohio.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced HVAC installer ready to take the next step in your career and lead commercial installation projects, we encourage you to apply today.

Work Authorization Notice:

At this time, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship or take over sponsorship for employment visas. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Kodiak Labor Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law