Hiring a Dynamic Duo – Lead Heat Pump Installer + Apprentice (Bring Your Helper)
want to work in heat pumps? let’s talk.
Some of the best work in the trades happens when two people who trust each other work side by side.
At Just Heat Pumps, we’re looking for a Lead Installer who either:
- Already works well with a known helper and installer, or
- Wants to build a strong partnership with someone they can mentor.
If you’re the kind of pair that shows up early, leaves the job cleaner than you found it, and cares about doing installs the right way, we want to talk.
WHAT THE LEAD DOES
- Plan the install day: truck loadout, site prep, sequence
- Delegate inside vs outside installer tasks and keep everyone busy
- Handle critical tasks:
- Line set routings, brazing/flares, vacuum pulls, final tie-ins
System start-up, commissioning, and homeowner walk-through
- Line set routings, brazing/flares, vacuum pulls, final tie-ins
- Coordinate with our team on:
- Electrical (disconnects/panels)
- Duct design tweaks and revisions
- Inspections & documentation
WHAT THE HELPER / APPRENTICE DOES
- Inside / Interior Work:
- Move materials, stage tools, protect floors, set up ladders
- Assist with ductwork disassembly/assembly and basic sealing
- Help hang air handlers and indoor units
- Run low-voltage wires under direction
- Outside / Exterior Work:
- Help place pads, move condensers into position
- Mount line set covers, insulate and secure lines
- Assist with pulling vacuum and leak checks
We’re not looking for perfection from the helper—we’re looking for attitude, curiosity, and reliability. We’ll train skills.
WHY THIS IS A GREAT MOVE FOR A CREW
At Just Heat Pumps you get:
- Specialization in heat pumps – a niche that’s only growing
- Clear career path:
- Helper → Installer → Lead → Trainer / Field Supervisor
- A company that:
- Gives you real training and lab time, not just “ride-alongs”
- Implements your ideas for better installs and workflows
- Is serious about mission: electrification, clean air, and high craftsmanship
Pay (example structure – adjust as needed):
- Lead Installer: $36–$48/hour + bonuses
- Apprentice / Helper: $22–$28/hour, with defined raises tied to skill milestones (e.g., “can independently build and seal a return plenum,” “can run/terminate LV control wire,” etc.)
HOW TO APPLY AS A DUO
In one email to us at HR@JustHeatPumpsLLC.com, please send:
- Names and contact info for both of you.
- Short work history for each.
- Who usually takes point on what (e.g., “Alex does most of the ductwork, Sam handles outdoor and line sets”)
- Follows list from above.
- One story (3–5 sentences) about a job where you solved a tough problem together.
