What are the responsibilities and job description for the Duct Cleaning Helper position at Xcalibur Services?
Duct Cleaning Helper – Indoor Air Quality Department (Residential & Commercial)
Xcalibur Services – Birmingham, AL
Starting Pay: $18/hour
Benefits: Paid medical (employee only), 401(k), in-house training, and access to additional benefits packages.
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At Xcalibur Services, we take pride in protecting what matters most — the health, comfort, and safety of local families and businesses. Our Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) division is growing fast, specializing in duct cleaning, encapsulation, Aeroseal sealing, and air purification.
We’re looking for driven individuals who want to learn a skilled trade, work with integrity, and build a career that rewards hard work and initiative. We don’t just hire helpers — we build leaders.
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Position Overview
The Duct Cleaning Helper supports our IAQ Experts in cleaning and restoring duct systems for both residential and commercial clients. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role that builds technical and professional skills from day one. You’ll learn how to safely and effectively clean, restore, and seal air duct systems using NADCA-compliant methods — while gaining the foundation to move up within the department.
At Xcalibur, we build careers. Our goal is to help you grow from Helper to Lead, and eventually into an Estimator/Salesman capable of inspecting systems, writing proposals, and leading your own projects.
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Daily Responsibilities
• Assist IAQ Experts with setup, containment, and teardown at residential and commercial job sites.
• Operate and maintain negative air machines, whips, skipper balls, HEPA vacuums, and other industry tools.
• Clean duct interiors to remove debris, particulates, and microbial buildup.
• Support duct encapsulation and sealing to ensure long-term system performance.
• Keep tools, trailers, and vehicles organized and clean to maintain the Xcalibur standard.
• Follow all safety and PPE requirements on every job.
• Work as part of a team to complete projects efficiently and professionally.
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Why Xcalibur?
We’re more than a company — we’re a team on a mission. The IAQ department is one of the fastest-growing divisions at Xcalibur, and we invest in our people with training, mentorship, and real advancement opportunities.
From day one, you’ll receive hands-on, in-house training designed to help you master the craft and grow into leadership. Many of our Leads and Estimators started right here — as helpers who showed initiative, pride, and consistency.
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What You’ll Get
• $18/hour starting pay
• Paid medical coverage for the employee
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Additional voluntary benefits (vision, dental, life insurance, etc.)
• Full in-house IAQ training and development path
• Clear career progression: Helper → Lead → Estimator/Salesman
• Supportive, family-oriented culture built on Safety, Service, Integrity, and Teamwork
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What We’re Looking For
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in attics, crawlspaces, and mechanical spaces
• Respectful, team-minded, and professional attitude
• Reliable transportation and good attendance
• HVAC or construction background is a plus (not required)
• Must be available for occasional Saturday or commercial travel jobs
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Xcalibur Services exists to create amazing opportunities for its team and customers. We believe in Integrity Over Income, Excellence Without Excuse, and Growing People or Don’t Grow at All.
👉 Apply today to start your career in Indoor Air Quality with Xcalibur — where we build leaders, not just employees.
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