SM Helper/General Laborer
About The Position
The HVAC Helper-Laborer supports field installation crews by safely handling materials, preparing work areas, maintaining tools, sealing ductwork, and completing other assigned tasks. This entry-level position is intended for someone dependable and safety-conscious who is willing to learn and interested in developing a career in the HVAC and sheet metal industry. Working under the direction of a Field Operations Mentor, foreman, or experienced craft professional, the employee develops foundational knowledge of materials, tools, jobsite practices, and company standards. Successful employees demonstrate increasing accuracy, productivity, independence, and readiness for more advanced training and responsibilities.
Requirements
- Ability to follow verbal instructions and established safety procedures.
- Dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Willingness to perform physical work in an active construction environment.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a crew.
- Willingness to learn HVAC, sheet metal, material-handling, and tool-use fundamentals.
- Professional and respectful communication.
- Commitment to the company’s core values and jobsite expectations.
Nice To Haves
- Previous construction, warehouse, manufacturing, mechanical, or general labor experience.
- Familiarity with basic hand or power tools.
- Interest in progressing into an HVAC or sheet metal apprenticeship.
Responsibilities
- Follow company safety policies, wear required personal protective equipment, use safe lifting techniques, and report hazards or unsafe conditions.
- Maintain clean, organized work areas and cooperate professionally with supervisors, coworkers, customers, and other trade partners.
- Stage tools, equipment, ductwork, fittings, and installation materials for the crew.
- Learn to identify common duct materials, fittings, fasteners, sealants, accessories, and hanger components, and understand their basic applications.
- Develop proficiency with basic hand and power tools, including snips, drills, hammers, tape measures, and levels.
- Assist with material preparation and basic installation activities, including measuring, cutting, drilling, and fastening materials at an entry-level standard.
- Apply duct sealants, including mastic, tape, and gaskets, with guidance.
- Lift, carry, move, and stage duct materials, tools, and equipment; remove debris and organize materials.
- Inspect, clean, charge, and maintain assigned tools and equipment in safe working condition.
- Follow supervisor instructions, ask for clarification when needed, and communicate mistakes, hazards, damaged materials, absences, or incomplete work promptly.
- Complete assigned tasks accurately and within expected timeframes, maintaining steady effort and taking responsibility through completion.
- Accept coaching and feedback, improve safety, workmanship, productivity, speed, and accuracy, and build skills toward layout, assembly, installation, and advanced training.
- Participate in required safety, technical, and career-development training.
- Work around ladders, lifts, scaffolding, elevated areas, and mechanical equipment only after receiving required instruction or authorization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
