HVAC Special Projects Lead Tech
About the job
- Must be a high school or trade school graduate or have a GED.
- Must hold a Universal Refrigerant certificate.
- OSHA 10-Hour Certification is required as a minimum; additional training may be required.
- Must have 1 to 3 years of HVAC installation experience.
- Must have strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of various HVAC equipment.
- Must have a valid driver's license and meet the company driver qualification policy.
- Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions, at heights, and within confined spaces.
- Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds; climb and work on ladders, scaffolding, and stairs; stand for long periods; and stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl in tight spaces.
- Must be able to use hands to reach for, grasp, and manipulate objects.
- Assist with and oversee the installation, startup, and commissioning of commercial and industrial HVAC equipment.
- Serve as a lead for special-project training and development.
- Understand air-to-air direct expansion systems, including split systems and packaged rooftop systems from 1 to 25 tons minimum.
- Understand variable refrigerant flow multizone systems up to 30 tons.
- Understand hydronic systems, including heat pumps, scroll or screw chillers, pumps, and tanks, and systems up to 50 tons minimum.
- Understand hydronic piping systems for hot water, chilled water, and condenser water, and perform piping installation.
- Apply sheet metal design knowledge to produce drawings for fabrication-shop orders and perform sheet metal installation.
- Understand refrigeration piping systems and size piping systems according to manufacturer requirements.
- Understand light commercial low-voltage control systems and perform diagnostics.
- Communicate effectively with employees and customers.
- A journeyman license is preferred.
- Leadership experience is preferred.
About the company
Comfort Systems USA provides heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) services across the United States. It combines multiple experienced HVAC firms into a national company that designs, installs, tunes, and maintains HVAC systems for a wide range of buildings, from schools and grocery stores to hospitals, museums, hotels, factories, and warehouses. The company works on both new installations and ongoing service, using specialized centers of excellence to ensure the right expertise for each project. Its goal is to offer the broadest possible technical capability and service for any HVAC need, anywhere and anytime.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Founded
1997
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 revenue hit $3.27 billion, and net income reached $441.6 million.
- Backlog reached $14.06 billion on June 30, 2026, up 73% year over year.
- Technology customers drove 58% of first-half 2026 revenue, sustaining AI data-center demand.
What critics are saying
- Data-center moratoriums in New York and other markets can delay permits through 2027.
- Insiders sold 13 times in six months; Brian Lane sold 20,478 shares.
- A data-center capex reversal would collapse backlog conversion and leave modular capacity stranded.
What makes Comfort Systems USA unique
- Comfort Systems' national electrical-mechanical footprint wins bundled data-center jobs and cross-sells service.
- Hunt Electric added Western electrical depth on May 1, 2026, expanding integrated delivery.
- Modular capacity targets five million square feet by late summer 2027, unlike pure contractors.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Time
- Flexible Work Hours