What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Assistant - Summer 2026 position at Gilbert?
Gilbert Mechanical, a Legence company
For more than 40 years, it has been Gilbert's mission to provide outstanding mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and fire protection services in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Today, Gilbert employs more than 200 people in the Twin Cities market, and its clients represent a diverse range of technical market sectors, with specialization in the healthcare industry. Our fun, open and innovative culture is supported by forward thinking industry leaders who are united in collaboration and the pursuit of breakthrough ideas. Gilbert’s philosophy includes mutual respect for all individuals, application of innovation and a rigorous serve-the-customer mentality. We create a culture of teaching and learning through cross mentoring that spans generations, disciplines, interests and talents. We strive to give each person exposure to the widest array of experiences possible to help them grow further and faster than they could anywhere else.
Job Summary: This individual is responsible for receiving incoming and outgoing shipments. Coordination with Gilbert Truck Scheduling. Responsible for organization of non-production portions of the warehouse and staging areas.
Primary duties and responsibilities:
About Legence
Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long-term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq-100 Index among its clients.
Benefits Overview
Financial Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan
Reasonable Accommodations
If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at ta@wearelegence.com or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.
Employment Eligibility
Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer
Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence.
Pay Disclosure & Considerations
Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations.
EEO is the Law
For more than 40 years, it has been Gilbert's mission to provide outstanding mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and fire protection services in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Today, Gilbert employs more than 200 people in the Twin Cities market, and its clients represent a diverse range of technical market sectors, with specialization in the healthcare industry. Our fun, open and innovative culture is supported by forward thinking industry leaders who are united in collaboration and the pursuit of breakthrough ideas. Gilbert’s philosophy includes mutual respect for all individuals, application of innovation and a rigorous serve-the-customer mentality. We create a culture of teaching and learning through cross mentoring that spans generations, disciplines, interests and talents. We strive to give each person exposure to the widest array of experiences possible to help them grow further and faster than they could anywhere else.
Job Summary: This individual is responsible for receiving incoming and outgoing shipments. Coordination with Gilbert Truck Scheduling. Responsible for organization of non-production portions of the warehouse and staging areas.
Primary duties and responsibilities:
- Receive deliveries and notify personnel/project managers as to what is received, where it is located and coordinate when it needs to be delivered to job sites. Received goods are to be identified by PO# and the interested parties are to be notified by scanning the packing list to their email. Some items may require research.
- Loading trucks for delivery to job sites from shop and schedule with Foreman, Superintendents and Project Managers.
- Make deliveries when drivers are on vacation, need a second hand, or we are short drivers. This is the exception and not the rule and is the last resort for this position.
- Responsible for the organization and cleaning of the shop delivery, staging, material warehouse and job storage areas. This includes: project manager bin area, SE warehouse area, mezzanine storage areas, job staging area and job staging rack. Special attention is to be made in identifying long term storage items and keeping the floor areas clean.
- Organize, clean and maintain building and grounds, parking lot and storage yard areas.
- Communicate effectively with Office Personnel, Sheet Metal Shop, Foreman, Trade Superintendents and fellow tool and warehouse personnel.
- Assist in completing safety items listed on audits in warehouse, sheet metal shop, pipe fab area, office and outdoor grounds. Proactively identify and correct safety risks and hazards on a daily basis.
- Assist in pulling complete tool lists and putting away tools when they come back from job sites.
- Assist in inspecting tooling before they go out and when they come back.
- Assist in barcoding/tracking newly purchased (and retired) tooling and tracking tooling.
- Must possess effective written/oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel in a professional, safe and effective manner.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Have a valid driver’s license, be able to drive (preferred CDL license), and qualify under the company’s insurance carrier when driving a company vehicle.
- Ability to obtain forklift certification and operate forklifts in shop and yard.
- Ability to obtain scissors lift certification and operate lifts at warehouse.
- Ability to load/unload heavy items with the use of pallet jacks, lift gate, carts, dolly’s and forklift.
- Maintain a perpetual safety mindset with the ability to identify and correct unsafe conditions and practices.
- Good computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Construction-related business experience preferred
About Legence
Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long-term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq-100 Index among its clients.
Benefits Overview
Financial Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan
Reasonable Accommodations
If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at ta@wearelegence.com or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.
Employment Eligibility
Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer
Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence.
Pay Disclosure & Considerations
Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations.
EEO is the Law