Craftsmen Contractors is seeking workers who are competent in the areas of helping build prefabs, generators or AC’s. Duties may include hanging air conditioners, waveguides, fire suppression systems, and/or generators. At certain times you may be installing cable trays, grounding (wiring), generator exhaust systems, louvers, dampers, vent fans, ice shields, block out plates and polyphasers. All of this under limited supervision for candidates who take the initiative and possess the ability to complete and apply technical guidance given in work assignments. Pay is $14 - $20/hr. depending on experience. Job Duties: • Measure and cut cable trays with portable band saw according to prints and all threads with a chop saw according to prints. • Prepare cover plates and waveguides for installation and prepare vent fans and poly phasers for installation. • Interpret prints to determine appropriate location for halo grounding, cable tray, ground bars, etc. • Install halo ground (wire around top of ceiling). • Use crimpers and c-taps to connect wire. • Install cover plates, waveguides and ground bars according to print. • Drill holes in ceiling and installs mounting hardware for cable tray. Installs cable tray. • Install vent fans, poly phasers and ac grills. • Read blueprints to determine placement of cable trays and read blueprints to determine appropriate grounding (wiring). • Install generator pans and anchors to floor. Job Requirements: • Required to wear PPE (personal protective equipment), such a protective eyewear and steel-toed boots. • Exposed to seasonal temperatures throughout year. • Able to operate miscellaneous hand and power tools such as electric drill, portable band saw, chop saw, caulk gun, hammer drill, wrench, wire crimpers, wire strippers, hydraulic crimpers, pipe threaders. Also, able to operate a forklift. • Required to work on knees at floor level when grounding conduit connections. Must be able to complete overhead work when installing, cable trays, fire suppression systems, grounding, etc. • Job requires bending forward to climb ladders and picking up parts in boxes. • Must be able to exert force up to 150 pounds often when pushing or pulling tool cart. • Job requires lifting 50 pounds frequently when lifting cable trays, ladders, etc. • Exposed to such hazardous conditions as extreme noise levels and electrical, automatic and/or moving equipment. • Must do a face to face interview. • Will need to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen. If you meet the above requirements and are available/interested please respond to this job ad with your resume. Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $14.00 - $21.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40 per week Benefits: • Health insurance Schedule: • Day shift • Monday to Friday • Weekends as needed Supplemental Pay: • Overtime pay Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Becoming an HVAC technician in Minden, LA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about 3-5 years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to recent data, there are approximately 208 HVAC technicians in Minden, LA, and the average weekly wage for these professionals is around $1,049. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring HVAC technicians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $54,000 annually for experienced professionals.