Earn Overtime Every Week: Lead Installer & Service Tech Positions – Steubenville and Surrounding Areas
December 4th, 2025
3 min read
By Alex Largent
Quick Answer
Honest Fix is hiring experienced Lead Installers and Service Technicians in Steubenville, OH and the Upper Ohio Valley. With overtime every week, real earning weeks of $1,800 to $2,600, spiffs, and steady year-round schedules, this is one of the strongest technical career opportunities in the region.
Imagine getting a paycheck every Friday that reflects all the hours you actually worked…
Most HVAC techs are used to long days — but not long paychecks.
Hours get capped. OT disappears. Performance bonuses get cut. And the companies that promise “big earning potential” rarely back it up.
At Honest Fix Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, we operate differently.
When you work the hours, you get paid for the hours — including overtime, spiffs, and real weekly earning opportunities that reflect your skill and effort.
This article shows exactly how overtime works here, what real pay weeks look like, and why experienced HVAC installers and service techs are applying right now.
1. Cost – What You Get When You Work Overtime Every Week
Overtime is paid after 40 hours. Period.
No ceiling.
No capping hours.
No spreading hours across payroll weeks.
Overtime After 40 Hours (Standard Time-and-a-Half)
If you work:
- 45 hours → 5 hours OT
- 52 hours → 12 hours OT
- 60 hours → 20 hours OT
And overtime weeks are common here — especially during:
- Peak season
- Install runs
- Maintenance cycles
- Shoulder-season service waves
- Plumbing add-on days
Weekly Pay Every Friday
Techs never wonder when their check is coming.
Spiffs
Depending on the role, techs can earn spiffs for:
- System upgrades
- IAQ
- Hard-to-source solutions
- Specialty installations
- Certain service outcomes
These stay small, fair, and honest — never pushy, never pressure-based.
Year-Round Hours
Full weeks in:
- Summer
- Winter
- Shoulder seasons
Because of HVAC + plumbing integration and a strong base of maintenance agreement customers.
2. Problems – What HVAC Techs Run Into Elsewhere (and How We Handle It)
Problem 1: Companies that cap hours to avoid paying OT.
Our approach: If you work it, you’re paid for it — including time-and-a-half overtime.
Problem 2: Slow-season hour cuts.
Our approach: A blended HVAC + plumbing model keeps schedules full all 12 months.
Problem 3: “Performance bonuses” that rarely pay out.
Our approach: Transparent spiffs that are small, simple, and actually paid.
Problem 4: Pay weeks that don’t reflect the real work you did.
Our approach: Weekly pay, overtime after 40, and work volume that supports strong checks.
Problem 5: Unpredictable workflows or unclear expectations.
Our approach: Lead Installers and Service Techs receive clear daily schedules and support.
Nothing is inflated. Nothing is hidden. You work; you’re paid — fully and fairly.
3. Comparisons – How Honest Fix Stands Out in the Ohio Valley
| Feature | Typical HVAC Company | Honest Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Overtime Rules | Hours capped or shifted | OT paid after 40, no cap |
| Weekly Earnings | $1,000–$1,400 typical | $1,800–$2,600 real weeks |
| Spiffs | Complicated, inconsistent | Simple, achievable, paid weekly |
| Hour Stability | Seasonal dips | Year-round full schedules |
| Pay Schedule | Bi-weekly | Weekly, every Friday |
| Workflow | HVAC only | HVAC + plumbing = more hours |
Real Pay Week Examples at Honest Fix
These are real examples for experienced, high-performing techs:
- $1,845 — 46-hour service week + spiffs
- $2,120 — maintenance/service mix + minor plumbing add-ons
- $2,480 — 55-hour peak-season install week
- $2,615 — large install + IAQ + 12 hours OT + spiffs
Top techs can achieve weeks like these consistently during busy cycles.
4. Reviews – What Techs Value Most
- “OT every week. I don’t have to beg for hours.”
- “Those $2,000+ weeks changed my entire year.”
- “Spiffs here are small, fair, and paid — not high-pressure.”
- “The work volume is real. The pay reflects it.”
- “I came here because they don’t cap hours. That alone was worth it.”
The common theme: techs feel that their time and skill finally pays what it should.
5. Best Of – How Much Can You Earn?
Here’s a simple breakdown of what strong performers typically earn in different cycles:
| Type of Week | Hours | Approx. Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Load Week | 44–48 hrs | $1,600–$1,900 |
| Busy Season Week | 50–55 hrs | $1,900–$2,400 |
| Heavy Install / Peak Demand Week | 55–60+ hrs | $2,300–$2,600+ |
| Light Week (Maintenance Focus) | 40–42 hrs | $1,400–$1,600 |
Your actual earnings depend on:
- Hours
- Performance
- Spiffs
- Role (Lead Installer vs Service Tech)
- Seasonal workload
But overtime every week + strong workflow = consistently strong paychecks.
FAQs
Do Lead Installers and Service Techs both earn overtime?
Yes — overtime applies to both roles after 40 hours.
Are the pay examples real?
Yes — those are verified examples from actual earning weeks.
How often do techs get overtime?
Frequently. It is common across service, installs, and blended work.
Are spiffs pushy?
No. Spiffs are small, straightforward, and based on real solutions — not sales pressure.
Do techs get paid weekly?
Yes — every Friday.
Conclusion
If you’re an experienced HVAC installer or service technician looking for real overtime earnings, strong weekly pay, and consistent year-round hours, Honest Fix offers one of the strongest career paths in the Upper Ohio Valley. With weekly OT, verified $1,800–$2,600 earning weeks, and paid spiffs, your paycheck finally reflects the work you put in.
Apply in just 60 seconds at HonestFix.com/careers
Alex Largent is the Owner and Senior HVAC Efficiency Analyst at Honest Fix Heating, Cooling & Plumbing. With more than 20 years of field experience, NATE and EPA certifications, and a hands-on leadership style, Alex teaches his team to fix systems right the first time — with transparency, precision, and no upsells. He writes about HVAC diagnostics, home energy efficiency, and practical maintenance advice for homeowners across the Upper Ohio Valley. Read Alex Largent’s full bio to learn more about his expertise in the HVAC and Plumbing industry. Updated October 2025.
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