Job Title: Mechanical Helper

Job Description

We are hiring Mechanical Helpers to work onsite at commercial projects throughout Virginia. As a Mechanical Helper, you will assist Mechanics in servicing and repairing cooling towers and heating equipment at colleges, hospitals, and other large commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Familiarity with hand and power tools such as impacts, drills, sawzalls, grinders, hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, and channel locks

• Material handling - loading and unloading materials to and from the job site

• Assisting the Mechanic with all servicing and repairs

Essential Skills

• General labor experience

• Experience in construction

• Proficiency with hand and power tools

• Mechanical aptitude

• HVAC knowledge

• Ability to perform heavy lifting

• 1-2 years of experience within the construction industry

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Must be mechanically inclined

• Ability to work weekends when required

• Comfortable working in outdoor conditions and at heights

• Will certify with OSHA 10 in the first week

Why Work Here?

We offer 100% employer-paid medical benefits for employees, with family plans also available. Additionally, we provide a 401K plan after 1 year of service, and 3 weeks of vacation and paid holidays after a 60-day probationary period. Travel pay and per diem are given when working out of town. We also offer OSHA 10 certification.

Work Environment

You will be working on projects throughout Virginia, typically at universities and hospitals. Most local work is at VCU, with some projects at JMU, Roanoke, VA, and Newport News. The usual work schedule is Monday-Friday, with start times between 6am-7am and end times between 3:30pm-5:30pm. Some weekends are required. All work is outdoors, so you must be comfortable working in outdoor environments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ashland, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/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 Ashland,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 17, 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.