Lead HVAC Installer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Lead HVAC Installer
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled sheet metal installer to join our team in the HVAC Heating and Cooling industry, focusing on fabricating and building ductwork in new and renovation commercial buildings. This role involves bending, joining, hammering, and cutting sheet metal, creating ductwork on-site, and installing it according to construction documents. While you will work from blueprints, reading them is not required. The job requires travel up to 40 miles from Grand Rapids, and personal protective equipment (PPE) and a basic tool belt are necessary. If you lack these, we can assist in acquiring them.

Responsibilities

• Install HVAC ductwork in commercial buildings.
• Create and install ductwork on-site according to construction documents.
• Travel to job sites up to 40 miles from Grand Rapids.
• Collaborate with other trades and team members to accomplish daily goals.
• Lead and train apprentices in installation techniques.

Essential Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in HVAC duct installation.
• 3-5 years of commercial building experience.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Reliable transportation to project sites.
• Possession of personal hand tools: hammer, tape measure, screwdrivers, and cutters.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of service HVAC systems and controls.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems on existing equipment.
• 3+ years of leadership experience with apprentices and training.

Why Work Here?

Our company is employee-owned, allowing you to earn shares and receive yearly stock bonuses based on company performance. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a $450 clothing allowance, $100 boot/glasses allowance, safety equipment, tool replacement, and company outings. Additionally, we provide training courses that may be conducted on the clock.

Work Environment

Work in a dynamic construction-based environment on 1st shift, starting at 6 am and ending between 2 and 3 pm. Shifts are 8-9 hours long, and the specific start time depends on the project. PPE such as steel-toed boots, hard hat, safety glasses, reflective vest, and basic sheet metal tools are required, with additional tools provided as needed. Projects are located in Battle Creek, Holland, Muskegon, and Comstock, working around other trades while production continues.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 5, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.