HVAC Installation Technician
Experience Requirements/Pay Scale

HVAC Installation Tech Level I
Requires 0-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.  Performs basic ductwork installation.  Able to install sheet metal, flex duct, and furnace venting.  Understands basic concept of airflow and venting.  Requires own sheet metal tools.  Has basic knowledge of inventory items.  Can pull stock and spread jobs with supervision.  Must obtain CFC certification within 12 months.  Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent.  May be required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty.  Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.  Works under immediate supervision.  Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.  Typically reports to a Level II or Level III installation technician.

Pay range between $8.00 and $12.00 per hour

HVAC Installation Tech Level II
Performs all the duties of an Installation Tech Level I in addition to the following duties.  Requires 5+ years of experience in the field or in a related area.  Must be NATE certified in at least one discipline and must obtain Journeyman’s Card within 36 months.  Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.  Must be able to solder and braze refrigerant systems, and evacuate systems by procedure.  Must be able to wire high voltage and basic low voltage circuits.  Must be able to design and layout basic duct systems.  Must be able to field fabricate basic ductwork and fabricate a variety of specialty ductwork in the shop.  Must have good understanding of duct calculator and residential airflow requirements.  Must be able to configure all types of thermostats based on the equipment installed including variable speed motors, dehumidification and heat staging.  Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager.  A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Pay range between $12.00 and $18.00 per hour.

HVAC Installation Tech Level III
Performs all the duties of an Installation Tech Level II in addition to the following duties.  Requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in the field.  Must be NATE certified in two or more disciplines and must obtain Masters Card within 24 months.  Must be able to design and supervise the installation of all types of duct systems including zoning systems.  Must be able to charge R-22 and R-410a systems by both super heat and sub cooling.  Must be able to wire and configure zone systems.  Must have advanced understanding of duct calculator and residential airflow requirements.  Must be able to take static pressure reading of duct systems and adjust ductwork accordingly.  Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.  Performs a variety of complicated tasks.  May lead and direct the work of others.  Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.  A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.  Must be able to take direction from immediate supervisor and quickly comprehend instructions.  

Pay range $19.00 and up per hour.