Commercial HVAC Installer

Career Opportunities with CaptiveAire® - CaptiveAire

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Tampa,FL Until 8/30/2026 1+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 1, 2026 Last posted July 1, 2026
Job description

Position Summary: 

CaptiveAire is hiring HVAC and duct Installers for our new self-performing install crew, delivering turnkey HVAC installations for national accounts — rooftop units, supply/return/exhaust duct, low-voltage controls, and full system change-outs — to CaptiveAire’s quality standard. Extensive travel is required.This role will report to the Field Engineer/Install Team Lead. The opportunity to be a founding member of CaptiveAire’s first install crew and grow with the program.

 

Why Work for Captive-Aire? 

  • Nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, and now offering a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork and HVAC equipment.  Our primary purpose is to provide fully integrated, sustainable HVAC Systems.
  • Leader in the industry for over 40 years with innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times.
  • Mission: to provide the highest quality products and service to our users at the lowest possible price
  • Strong commitment to the development of our employees, including continuous education opportunities 
  • Learn more about CaptiveAire and our products here 

   

Primary Job Responsibilities:

  • Practice 100% Safe work 100% of the time
  • Install CaptiveAire HVAC equipment — RTUs, ductwork, exhaust fans, and supporting ancillary products — and execute full RTU change-outs.
  • Install HVAC low voltage + space HMI’s.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, submittals, and mechanical drawings.
  • Follow CaptiveAire installation standards on every job — spreader-bar lifts, minimal deck cutouts, CAS-supplied gasket with surplus on hand, and a clean, safe, organized jobsite.
  • Coordinate with the Installation Manager and field teams to keep installs on schedule and on spec.

Qualifications:

  • Mechanical aptitude, a strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.
  • 1-5yrs experience preferred
  • Willingness to travel to jobsites. Travel across the US is 100% covered.
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
  • HVAC field/install experience is preferred but not required for a strong candidate — we will train the trade onto the right attitude and skills.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Commercial HVAC installation experience.
  • Refrigeration piping and brazing.
  • EPA Certification (or willingness to obtain).
  • Building Automation Systems (BAS) / controls.
  • OSHA 10/30; commissioning and air-balancing experience.

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance 
  • Disability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance 
  • 401k with employer match 
  • Paid holidays 
  • Paid time off (PTO) based upon tenure 
  • Flexible spending account (FSA) 
  • Tuition reimbursement, including for Professional Engineering (PE) License  
  • Relocation assistance 

Salary:

  • Competitive pay with a substantial upside bonus tied to on-time installation, quality, and cost, and volume of projects.

 

Captive-Aire Systems, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time we are not able to consider applicants that require sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment visa status.

 

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About this role

Summary

Install HVAC systems, ductwork, and controls; read blueprints; ensure safety and quality

Job title

Commercial HVAC Installer

Experience level

1-5 years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Tampa, FL; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

mechanical aptitudedriver's license

Preferred skills

refrigeration pipingbrazingEPA certificationbuilding automation systemsOSHA 10/30

Specializations

HVACductinstallationblueprintscontrols
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Tampa, FL, USA

On-site City