Entry Level HVAC

Entry-Level Trades Laborer / General Laborer

We are hiring multiple entry-level General Laborers who are interested in building a long-term career in the skilled trades. This is a hands-on role ideal for individuals who enjoy working with their hands, learning from experienced tradespeople, and being part of construction projects from start to finish. No formal trade experience is required—we are willing to train candidates with a strong work ethic, reliable attendance, and a positive attitude.

This position provides exposure to carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, and sheet metal work, making it an excellent starting point for anyone looking to grow into an apprenticeship or journeyman role.

• Assist skilled tradespeople such as carpenters, plumbers, and HVAC technicians on job sites
• Perform general construction and demolition tasks
• Load, unload, move, and stage materials and tools
• Clean and prepare job sites before, during, and after work is completed
• Use basic hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Assemble and dismantle scaffolding and temporary structures as needed
• Support fabrication work in the shop during slower on-site periods

• Interest in learning a skilled trade and growing long term with a company
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and perform physical work outdoors in varying weather
• Reliable attendance and willingness to follow safety procedures
• Basic math skills (reading tape measures, measurements, simple calculations)
• Mechanically inclined or comfortable working with tools
• Ability to take direction and work as part of a team

• 0–5 years of construction, labor, or outdoor work experience
• Entry-level candidates encouraged to apply
• Blueprint reading experience is a plus, but not required
• Prior tool or shop experience is helpful but not necessary

This role is designed as a starting point for a career in the trades. We provide hands-on training with experienced professionals and opportunities to advance into apprenticeship and journeyman roles, including Journeyman Plumber pathways.

Benefits include:

• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical and dental insurance
• Simple retirement plan with 3% company match
• Company vehicle for foremen
• Steady work with a company that values safety, teamwork, and career growth

• Monday–Friday, typically 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Overtime opportunities available
• Some projects may follow four 10-hour shifts or standard 8-hour shifts
• Work performed at various job sites (apartments, healthcare facilities, commercial projects)
• Safety-focused, team-oriented construction environment

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Big Lake, MN.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Big Lake,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

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.