HVAC Helper

Job Summary

The HVAC Helper will assist HVAC Field Superintendents with the installation and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals pursuing a career in the skilled trades, offering hands-on experience and training in residential and light commercial HVAC systems across job sites in the San Antonio, Texas area.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation of HVAC ductwork, systems, and components under the supervision of a licensed HVAC Field Superintendent.
• Carry tools and materials to and from job sites, load and unload supplies, and prepare work areas.
• Clean, inspect, and maintain HVAC systems and job sites for safe and efficient operation.
• Support in measuring, cutting, and assembling ductwork using hand and power tools.
• Learn and follow safety procedures and building codes.
• Ensure tools are properly used, maintained, and returned to storage.
• Drive company vehicles as needed (if authorized and licensed).
• Communicate effectively with crew leads and supervisors to coordinate tasks.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

 Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience in construction, HVAC, mechanical trades, or related field is a plus but not required.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and basic construction equipment.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn a skilled trade.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record preferred.
• Must successfully pass a background screening and any pre-employment requirements.
• Ability to follow safety procedures, company policies, and job-site regulations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work throughout the day.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders, and work at heights for extended periods.
• Ability to work safely in attics, crawl spaces, confined spaces, mechanical rooms, and other restricted-access areas.
• Must be able to work in varying indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to heat, cold, humidity, dust, noise, and other construction-related conditions.
• Requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Sufficient vision, hearing, and manual dexterity to safely operate tools, equipment, and perform assigned job duties.

IES Residential, Inc. is one of the nation's largest and most respected electrical, plumbing, HVAC, solar, and cable solutions providers for single-family homes and multi-family complexes since 1973. We provide comprehensive integrated solutions that light up our world. We make homes come to life.

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions: 

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and  Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS. 
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government. 

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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