Lead Insulation Installer

Paycom - ATS; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k) retirement with company match

Holiday pay, vacation pay, & paid time

Job summary

McQuillan Home Services is seeking a Lead Insulation Installer in Maplewood, MN. You will direct crews through insulation projects, read blueprints, mentor apprentices, and ensure work meets specifications. Daily travel to residential and commercial sites is expected.

The role emphasizes leadership with long‑term stability, including use of ServiceTitan for records and customer communications. Must have insulation installation experience and a strong knowledge of codes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical or trade school training preferred.
• 3–5 years insulation installation experience with leadership.
• Strong knowledge of insulation materials and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead insulation crews in installing fiberglass, spray foam, and cellulose.
• Train and mentor apprentices and technicians on site.
• Read blueprints and project instructions and verify work quality.
• Document installations and communicate progress to customers.
• Manage daily tasks and ensure jobs stay on schedule.

Skills

Team leadership

Blueprint reading

Customer communication

Mentoring

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Trade school training preferred

Tools

ServiceTitan

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: McQuillan Home Services LLC - MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%,

MCQUILLAN HOME SERVICES

McQuillan Home Services is a residential service company specializing in Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Air serving the Ramsey, Washington and Hennepin Counties for over 135 years. We’re Minnesota’s original plumbing, heating and cooling company, and have remained true to our mission of providing solid, honest work at fair, upfront prices. This past year we have doubled our plumbing team and added an electrical line of business. We are keen to grow and provide an extensive line‑up of home services to our customers.

Position Summary

As a Lead Insulation Installer, you'll direct crews through insulation projects, performing handson installation work with fiberglass, spray foam, and cellulose while mentoring the apprentices and technicians around you. This role offers meaningful leadership responsibility with real longterm stability in the trade.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead insulation crews in the installation of fiberglass, spray foam, cellulose, and other materials
• Train, mentor, and support apprentices and technicians to build technical skills
• Perform insulation installation in attics, crawl spaces, walls, and other areas per specifications
• Read and interpret blueprints, site drawings, and project instructions
• Conduct inspections of completed installations to verify accuracy and performance
• Maintain detailed job records in ServiceTitan or similar project/service management software, including notes, photos, and materials used
• Communicate professionally with customers about project scope, progress, and outcomes
• Assign daily tasks and monitor crew performance to keep jobs on schedule
• Ensure proper use, care, and maintenance of company tools, equipment, and vehicles

We Offer

• Weekly pay with incentives and bonuses
• 401(k) retirement with company match
• Holiday pay, vacation pay, & paid time off
• Company events & partie

Qualifications: Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical or trade school training preferred

Experience

• 3-5 years of insulation installation experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership or crew lead capacity
• Strong technical knowledge of insulation materials, installation practices, and building code requirements

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid driver's license with clean driving record required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and project specifications
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and communication skills
• Proficiency with ServiceTitan or similar project/service management software preferred

Physical Demands and Conditions

• Lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders, and standing for extended periods
• Work performed indoors (attics, crawl spaces, basements) and occasionally outdoors
• Exposure to varying temperatures, dust, and insulation materials

Work Environment/Travel

• Field-based role with daily travel to residential and commercial job sites
• May require evenings, weekends, or overtime depending on project schedules

Ability to pass background check and drug screenin