Master Heat Pump Installer

compensation: 36-52/hour
employment type: full-time
experience level: senior level
job title: Master Heat Pump Installer
Horizon Homes | Westbrook, ME | Full-time | $36–$52/hour

Horizon Homes is Maine's whole home-performance contractor — insulation, air sealing, cold-climate heat pumps, and high-efficiency boilers, all under one roof. We run about 700 energy assessments a year, which means our techs walk into homes where we already know what the building is doing. We're hiring a Master-licensed technician who can install heat pumps.

Why this job is different

Most HVAC shops sell a bigger system when the house is the problem. We don't. We tighten and insulate the envelope first, then right-size the equipment — so the systems you install actually perform the way the manual says they will. You'll spend less time chasing comfort complaints that were never an equipment problem to begin with.

We're a ~20-person, owner-led company in Westbrook. No call center, no corporate script, no commission pressure to oversell a homeowner. You'll know everyone you work with by name.

This is a senior seat. At the Master level you're not just running your own calls — you're the license that lets our crews grow, and you'll have a real say in how the division runs.

What you'll do

Install (about half the job)

Install cold-climate ductless mini-splits and ducted heat pump systems — line sets, condensate, electrical coordination, mounts, and a clean finish the homeowner is happy to look at
Pull vacuums, weigh in charge, pressure-test, and commission systems to manufacturer spec
Install high-efficiency heat pump water heaters
Work alongside our insulation and air sealing crews on whole-house projects
Service

As the Master on staff

Supervise and sign off on journeyman and apprentice work
Mentor the techs coming up behind you — we promote from the inside

Every day

Document the job in CompanyCam and keep your paperwork straight
Work safely and keep your crew safe: PPE, ladders, confined spaces, combustion, electrical
What you need

EPA Section 608 certification
5+ years of residential HVAC experience, including hands-on mini-split or ducted heat pump installation
Valid Maine driver's license and a clean driving record
Comfortable working in basements, attics, and crawlspaces, and on ladders
Able to explain a diagnosis to a homeowner in plain English, and be trusted in their home
Close to your Master and ready to sit for the exam? Talk to us anyway. We'll pay for the path.

Nice to have

Both oil and gas/propane licenses
Heat pump manufacturer training (Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Daikin)
Experience with combustion analysis and blower-door/building-science work
NATE certification
Prior experience in a home-performance or weatherization company
What we offer

$36–$52/hour, based on license and experience
Overtime at time-and-a-half over 40 hours
Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM. No nights, no weekends
No on-call rotation. We don't run one. Your nights and weekends are your own
Health, dental, and vision insurance after 60 days
401(k) after one year
Paid time off and 7 paid holidays
Bi-weekly pay
Take-home Transit van. It goes home with you — no depot commute on your own time, no punching in at the yard. We keep the fleet maintained
Tools provided. You're not buying your way into this job
Work-life balance. A van that goes home with you, tools you don't buy, and no on-call means several thousand dollars a year back in your pocket — on top of the hourly, not instead of it
Ongoing paid training — manufacturer certifications and license advancement
Year-round work. Heating season, cooling season, and a weatherization business behind us when HVAC is slow
A real safety program with a dedicated safety manager, not a binder nobody opensWho does well hereWe hire for reliability and character first. The people who last here show up, own their work, tell the truth when something goes sideways, and treat a customer's home like it's their mother's. If that's you and you hold the license, we want to talk.
How to apply

Apply through Indeed with your resume and your license numbers. We'll do a phone screen, then two conversations — one with Colin on the technical side, one with Kristie on the culture side — and a paid ride-along so you can see the work before you commit.

Horizon-Residential Energy Services Maine LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is at-will. All new employees serve a 60-day introductory period.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Company truck
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Tools provided
Vision insurance
Experience:

Residential HVAC (including heat pump installation): 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:

EPA Section 608 Certification (Required)
Maine Fuel Board Master License (Oil and/or Gas) (Preferred)
Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person

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