HVAC Journeyman - Residential Construction

Position Title: HVAC Journeyman – Residential Construction

Location: Lincoln, NE
Position Type: Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Compensation: $30 - $36/hour based on experience, certifications, and technical ability.

About Action:

Action Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical is a 100% locally owned, family-led company based in Lincoln, Nebraska. We provide plumbing, HVAC, electrical, construction, and service work throughout the region.

While many companies in our industry have been bought by private equity or out-of-town ownership groups, Action remains locally owned and locally operated. Our decisions are made here, by people who live here, work here, and care about the long-term future of our employees, customers, and community.

We are growing, but we are still rooted in the same standards that built the company: follow through, keep our commitments, do the right thing, serve others well, communicate honestly, take ownership, and keep improving.

Our Core Values

INTEGRITY: We do what we say, when we say it.

EXCELLENCE: We are grateful for where we are today and committed to improving for tomorrow.

LEADERSHIP: We serve others first with a positive attitude.

TRUST: We are honest, reliable, and speak the truth.

ACCOUNTABILITY: We see it, solve it, own it, and do it right.

Benefits: What’s in it for you?

• Health insurance - Action pays up to 82% of the employee health insurance premium depending on plan selection. Multiple plan options and deductible amounts offered.
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Life and Accidental Death/Dismemberment insurance with guaranteed issue amount of $150,000 for new employees
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Section 125 cafeteria Flexible Spending Account or Dependent Care Spending Account Plan for eligible medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses
• Critical illness insurance and Long-Term Care with Term Life Insurance
• Accident insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and bereavement leave
• 401(k) retirement plan after one full year of employment with Action match from 1% to 4% of employee contributions

Job Summary:

Action is seeking an HVAC Journeyman to join our residential construction team. This role is responsible for installing complete HVAC systems in new residential construction, including heating, cooling, ventilation, ductwork, refrigeration components, and related equipment while ensuring quality workmanship and code-compliant installations.

The HVAC Residential Construction Journeyman represents Action on jobsites every day. We are looking for someone who can work independently, read and understand plans and specifications, complete installations efficiently, troubleshoot issues as they arise, and take pride in doing the job right.

This role offers steady local work, available spiffs and performance bonus opportunities, seasonal overtime as needed, and the chance to grow with a company that values skill, professionalism, teamwork, safety, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install complete HVAC systems in new residential construction, including air conditioners, furnaces, heat pumps, air handlers, ductwork, ventilation systems, exhaust systems, thermostats, and related equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical plans, specifications, equipment schedules, and jobsite instructions.
• Lay out and install ductwork, fittings, boots, registers, grilles, dampers, and other HVAC components.
• Set and properly secure furnaces, condensers, heat pumps, air handlers, and other HVAC equipment.
• Perform equipment start-ups, testing, and system checks to verify proper operation.
• Complete assigned projects efficiently while meeting production and quality expectations.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to installations, materials, equipment, and completed work as required.
• Assist with material planning and communicate shortages, jobsite issues, or project changes to the appropriate supervisor.
• Provide direction, training, and hands-on guidance to HVAC apprentices and helpers.
• Inspect completed work for quality and code compliance before requesting or preparing for inspections.
• Protect customer, builder, and company property while performing work.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety policies and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Represent Action with professionalism, honesty, and respect every day.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is an experienced HVAC professional who takes pride in quality workmanship and knows what it takes to complete residential new construction projects the right way. They are dependable, organized, safety-minded, and comfortable working independently while also being a strong member of the construction team.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid HVAC Journeyman’s License
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Current EPA Section 608 Certification
• Demonstrated experience with residential HVAC systems
• Working knowledge of heating, cooling, ventilation, refrigeration systems, ductwork, refrigerant piping, and system start-up.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical plans, specifications, and equipment installation requirements.
• Ability to safely operate HVAC tools, equipment, ladders, and other construction equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of residential HVAC construction experience
• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification
• Familiarity with current mechanical, fuel gas, and residential building codes
• Previous experience leading, training, or mentoring HVAC apprentices or helpers

Work Conditions & Requirements:

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, climb, and work in physically demanding positions for extended periods.
• Must be able to safely climb and work from ladders and elevated work areas.
• Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently and move heavier equipment or materials with assistance or appropriate lifting equipment.
• Regularly work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and temperature conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, and wind.
• Frequently work in attics, basements, crawl spaces, mechanical rooms, and other confined or restricted areas.
• Regular use of hand tools, power tools, HVAC installation equipment, and other construction-related equipment.
• Must be able to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Why Join Action:

This is an opportunity to join a strong, established, locally owned company that is still growing. Action is a 100% locally owned, family-led business based in Lincoln, Nebraska. We are not private-equity owned and we are not operated by an out-of-town ownership group. Our leadership is here, our decisions are made here, and our reputation is built here.