Installation Helper

Daikin•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

The Installation Helper supports Installation Technicians in the field and assists with warehouse operations when installation work is not scheduled. The role provides hands-on experience in product installation, construction site safety, material handling, and warehouse operations. Helpers work alongside experienced installers at customer and construction job sites to help complete installations safely and efficiently. Depending on business needs, employees may spend one or more days per week supporting warehouse operations. The position works in both installation and warehouse environments. Field assignments may involve active residential and commercial construction sites, customer homes and businesses, indoor and outdoor settings, changing weather conditions, and work around tools, equipment, and construction materials. Warehouse assignments may involve material handling, inventory management, shipping and receiving, loading and unloading products, and housekeeping. Work schedules may be assigned on first, mid, or second shift and may flex based on operational requirements. Qualified applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. The Company provides equal employment opportunity to employees and applicants and complies with applicable federal and state disability regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn installation skills.
Strong commitment to safety.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Reliable attendance and flexibility to support changing business needs.
Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, climb ladders, and perform physical work throughout the shift.
Ability to work on construction sites and in warehouse environments.
Ability to safely use hand tools and power tools.
Ability to wear required PPE, including steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and other required safety equipment.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Construction, installation, warehouse, manufacturing, or general labor experience.

Responsibilities

Assist Installation Technicians with residential and commercial product installations.
Load, unload, stage, and organize materials, tools, and equipment needed for daily installations.
Support installation teams at construction sites and customer locations.
Safely operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, and installation equipment as trained.
Maintain clean and organized work areas at job sites and in the warehouse.
Follow company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and job site safety procedures.
Wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toe footwear and other required safety equipment.
Assist with receiving, stocking, picking, staging, and moving warehouse inventory.
Support shipping and receiving activities.
Perform general warehouse housekeeping and organization.
Provide professional customer service when interacting with customers, contractors, and project personnel.
Work flexible schedules based on operational needs, including first, mid, and second shift assignments.
Perform other duties as assigned.