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Great Dane Heating & Cooling is looking for an experienced Residential Boiler Install Lead to join our team. This position is ideal for a skilled HVAC professional with strong hands-on experience installing residential hydronic and boiler heating systems who is comfortable leading installations from start to finish.

Why You’ll Love Working at Great Dane:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Starting Day One:
  • Affordable, High Quality Health Care options (company pays 70%)
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Company subsidized Health Savings Accounts
  • Employer-Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Consistent, Year-Round Work – We keep our teams busy in every season
• 401(k) with Significant Company Match– Plan for your future while you build your career
• Fully Stocked Company Vehicles - So you can focus on the job and get started quickly
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, floating holidays, and PTO
• Company-Provided Tools, Uniform, and Tablet
• Employee and Family Discounts
• Apprenticeship Programs and On-the-Job Training – Learn quickly and grow your career
• Trades License Incentive Payout Program – Earn cash incentives for achieving key licensing milestones! We recognize the value of your hard work and investment in professional growth—when you obtain or upgrade your trade license, you’ll receive a financial reward for your accomplishment
• Positive, Team-Focused Culture

Position Overview: 
As a Boiler Install Lead, you’ll be responsible for completing high-quality residential boiler installations, directing helpers or apprentices on the job, and ensuring every system is installed safely, efficiently, and according to manufacturer specifications and local codes.
Your Day-to-Day:

• Lead residential boiler and hydronic heating system installations from removal through startup and commissioning.
• Install and replace high-efficiency boilers, conventional boilers, combination boilers, indirect water heaters, pumps, expansion tanks, zone controls, valves, piping, and related components.
• Perform piping modifications and ensure proper system layout, flow, venting, drainage, and controls.
• Complete boiler changeouts and system upgrades in existing residential homes.
• Diagnose installation-related issues and make necessary adjustments to ensure proper system operation.
• Perform system startup, testing, purging, and commissioning.
• Read and interpret manufacturer specifications, piping diagrams, wiring diagrams, and installation instructions.
• Ensure all work meets local codes, manufacturer requirements, and Great Dane's quality and safety standards.
• Lead and provide hands-on direction to install helpers and apprentices while on the job.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners throughout the installation process.
• Educate homeowners on the operation and basic maintenance of their new boiler system.
• Complete required job documentation and communicate installation progress or concerns with the Install Manager.
• Maintain company tools, equipment, and assigned vehicle.

What Does It Take? 

• 3+ years of residential boiler/hydronic installation experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of residential boiler systems and hydronic heating.
• Experience with boiler piping, circulators, zone valves, expansion tanks, air elimination, controls, and related components.
• Experience installing high-efficiency and condensing boiler systems.
• Ability to independently complete residential boiler installations from start to finish.
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical skills.
• Working knowledge of applicable HVAC, plumbing, gas, electrical, and mechanical codes related to boiler installation.
• Ability to read piping and wiring diagrams.
• Experience leading or training installers, helpers, or apprentices preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of residential HVAC installation work

About Great Dane:
Great Dane, a leading provider of HVAC services, we take pride in our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. We are committed to delivering 5-star service to communities in Macomb and Oakland County. Our team enjoys a positive work environment, transparent communication, and competitive compensation. We are looking for a team member who is excited to provide top-notch service and solutions to our residential customers.

Join Our Team:
If you're seeking a company where your work is valued, where you're treated like family, and where there's ample opportunity for career growth, Great Dane is the place for you. Apply now and become part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional service and building lasting relationships with our customers. 

Don't miss this opportunity to join a winning team! Apply now and start your journey with Great Dane.

EEOC statement: Atrium Home Services and its affiliated companies are dedicated equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work) and will not be discriminated against based on such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.