HVAC Helper

HVAC Helper — Ames Mechanical

Ephrata, PA | Full-Time

Start Your HVAC Career With a Team That Invests in You

Ames Mechanical has been serving Lancaster, PA, and all of southeast and south-central PA since 1974. Our plumbing and HVAC teams focus exclusively on commercial construction, renovation, and service & maintenance — from large-scale new construction and retrofits to replacement projects and repairs, our experienced pros handle it all.

We're looking for an HVAC Helper to join our commercial installation team. This is a great opportunity to learn the trade hands-on, working alongside experienced Foremen who take mentorship seriously. If you're dependable, mechanically inclined, and ready to build a career in HVAC, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As an HVAC Helper, you'll assist the HVAC Foreman with the installation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems on commercial construction sites — providing hands-on support while learning the skills that lead to advancement.

• Assist the HVAC Foreman with the installation of HVAC systems, including ductwork, furnaces, air handlers, condensing units, piping, and related components


• Support jobsite setup, material staging, and equipment preparation


• Measure, cut, assemble, and install HVAC materials under supervision


• Help install duct systems, hangers, grilles, registers, and equipment supports


• Transport tools, materials, and equipment to and from job sites


• Assist with equipment setting, fastening, sealing, and insulation


• Operate hand and power tools safely and efficiently under direction


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite at all times


• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and jobsite safety procedures


• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions


• Communicate effectively with the HVAC Foreman and crew regarding task progress and material needs


• Perform additional duties as assigned by the HVAC Foreman or supervisor

What We're Looking For

• Mechanical aptitude and genuine interest in HVAC installation work


• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented


• Willingness and ability to perform physically demanding work


• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds


• Ability to read and accurately use a tape measure


• Comfortable working at heights, on ladders, and in confined spaces


• Prior construction or mechanical experience preferred


• Associate Degree in HVAC & Refrigeration Technology preferred


• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (MVR background check required)

Why Ames Mechanical?

For more than 50 years, we've built our reputation on experienced pros who do quality work — and every one of them started somewhere. As an HVAC Helper, you'll learn directly from Foremen and Technicians who are committed to developing your skills and advancing your career. As part of the Ames family of companies, alongside Ames Construction and Eby Exteriors, you'll join a team with deep roots in the Lancaster community and a strong safety culture.

Ready to get your start in commercial HVAC?