Lead Commercial HVAC Sheet Metal Technician / Crew Lead
About The Position
Mechanical Comfort, Inc. (MCI) is seeking an experienced commercial sheet metal professional to lead crews and execute commercial and industrial HVAC installation projects. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who understands layout, fabrication, installation, jobsite coordination, safety, and apprentice development. MCI is a commercial mechanical contractor founded in Ames in 1989, providing HVAC/R, plumbing, sheet metal, scientific-equipment, controls, and planned-maintenance services. Their company philosophy centers on employee safety, customer satisfaction, and excellence in the trades, with stated values including safety, integrity, quality, respect, reliability, and professionalism.
Requirements
- Commercial HVAC/sheet-metal installation experience.
- Ability to independently perform layout and installation work.
- Experience reading commercial plans/specifications.
- Demonstrated ability to lead or direct field crews.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving eligibility.
- Strong safety and quality orientation.
- Effective communication and organization skills.
Nice To Haves
- Journey-level sheet metal background/license.
- New commercial construction experience.
- Commercial/industrial fabrication experience.
- Experience mentoring apprentices.
- Experience leading projects from layout through completion.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily field activities for commercial HVAC/sheet-metal crews.
- Lay out, fabricate, assemble, and install commercial/industrial ductwork.
- Install HVAC equipment and associated sheet-metal systems.
- Read plans, specifications, and construction documents.
- Identify field conflicts and communicate needs before they affect schedule.
- Coordinate manpower, materials, tools, and daily priorities.
- Maintain workmanship and installation quality standards.
- Mentor apprentices and less-experienced installers.
- Maintain safe, organized jobsites.
- Coordinate effectively with project managers, customers, and other trades.
- Track progress and communicate project status/issues.
- Represent MCI professionally at customer facilities.
Benefits
- Primarily 40-hour workweeks with historically little Sheet Metal overtime.
- Home-daily model with extremely limited overnight travel.
- Take-home company vehicle.
- PTO credit based on relevant prior experience.
- Company-supported training and continuing education.
- Tool and safety-boot allowances plus company technology and uniforms.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
