Sheet Metal Journeyman

AM Mechanical; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel & accommodations covered

Rotational schedule

Medical, Dental & Vision

Traditional & Roth 401K

Holiday Pay

Vacation days

Job summary

ARCO is seeking an experienced HVAC installer to coordinate with on-site teams and install turnkey HVAC systems on active construction sites and operating facilities.

You will read blueprints, layout ductwork, install hangers, supports, and HVAC equipment, and work with foremen to meet schedules. Travel across the country is required; a valid driver’s license is necessary. Flexibility with a 10-hour, Mon-Sat schedule is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience installing HVAC systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and installation drawings.
• Willingness to travel nationwide on rotating schedule.
• 40+ hour work week with some evenings and Sundays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate with on-site team to install turnkey HVAC systems on active construction sites.
• Read blueprints to layout ductwork and install supports.
• Install duct systems, RTUs, air handlers, exhaust fans, curbs, and related equipment.
• Operate power tools and equipment, and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

HVAC installation experience

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ABOUT YOU

About You:

AM Mechanical is a nationally based design/build mechanical contractor, specifically focused on the installation of commercial HVAC systems. We service customers across several different industries, including commercial laundry, manufacturing, plastics, clean room, food & beverage, cosmetics/ pharmaceutical, and indoor vertical agriculture spaces.

As a commercial HVAC installer, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating with our on-site team as required to install turnkey mechanical HVAC systems on active construction sites and operating process facilities. AM Mechanical takes pride in our crew’s ability to perform high quality project installations while maintaining strict safety standards.

A Day in the Life:

• Read and scale dimensions from blueprints to lay out overhead square and round ductwork in commercial facilities. This involves pulling dimensions off key building features (walls, columns, etc.…) and maintaining proper elevations to avoid conflicts with other building systems.

• Install/fabricate all hangers, wall supports, and floor supports as needed to adequately support all ductwork.

• Install a variety of HVAC system specifications, which may include but are not limited to:

  • Rectangular Duct Systems
  • Spiral/Round Duct Systems
  • Packaged RTU’s
  • Air Handlers
  • Exhaust fans
  • Roof curbs
  • Unit Heaters
  • Flex, and Grills
  • Familiarity with HVAC wiring diagrams

• Layout, install, and assemble facility equipment per detailed drawings and specifications.

• Work with jobsite foreman and other journeyman HVAC installers to accomplish daily tasks.

• Establishes and adjusts work sequences to meet construction schedules utilizing knowledge of equipment capacities and assigned personnel.

• Engages in problem solving with team members and other personnel on a construction site to ensure installation is coordinated and in line with customer quality expectations.

• Operates and supervises operation of equipment and machinery such as forklifts, man lifts, and power tools.

Necessary Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, trade school
• At least 3 years of experience installing HVAC systems.
• Have a working knowledge of the materials and the installation of each found in the mechanical construction industry.
• Ability to travel to construction projects across the country on rotating schedule.
• Able to work Monday-Saturday (10-hour days) with occasional evenings and Sundays as needed. Must be able to be flexible with work schedule.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license; REAL ID or passport required for travel

What We Can Offer You:

• Travel & Accommodations covered
• Rotational Schedule allowing time at home every month
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Traditional & Roth 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Vacation Days (eligibilty period may apply)

All successful candidates must have a valid driver’s license and complete a criminal background check.

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets