Shop Associate

Job Description

Come join John W. Danforth Company, one of the largest mechanical contractors in the Northeast! We are an employee-owned company and believe our greatest asset is our people.

We are looking for team members who are passionate about delivering industry-leading experiences to our customers and supplying turn-key solutions for any HVAC, refrigeration, critical environment, custom metal fabrication, energy performance, or specialty mechanical project.

As a Shop Associate, you are accountable for the tasks required to support our jobsites and fabrication shop. You will be responsible for upholding safety standards and personnel, while maintaining effective and efficient processes for tooling, procurement, material handling, and quality checks of our tools, you’ll provide complete field support and on time deliveries leading to reduced overall project costs. Our fleet of vehicles ranges from pickups, box trucks, stake trucks, and more.

Do you like hands-on work prioritizing safety and efficiency? If you’re looking to be a part of the industry and gain exposure to the different areas of construction, come work for a best-in-class organization.

What We Offer:

Danforth invests in you and your future with directed employee engagement, team support, career development, and mentoring

Paid training/forklift certification

What We Ask of You:

Provide tools and materials to various locations within the region while maintaining high levels of safety and professionalism

Physical ability to load and unload cargo

Make on-time deliveries to and from various jobsites and other destinations in the safest and most efficient manner possible with no delay to the field employees or customers

Confirm all loaded items to ensure shop order is complete and verify proper attachment of all items before vehicle is started and you leave the shop/jobsite

Assist in shop order process of pulling and returning tools for job sites by checking safety and accessories of each tool for proper operation, and keeping inventory for future jobs

Maintain cube vans by unloading, inspecting and restocking for state of readiness and quick response jobs

Execute minor shipping/receiving duties as assigned by Tool Shop Manager

Assist at warehouse, and sheet metal shop when needed

Building & grounds duties should be competed when necessary, including, landscaping, snow shoveling, garbage changes, dumpster pickups and storing gas bottles properly

Experience & Competencies:

High school degree or equivalent

18+ years old

Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record and adhere to safe driving rules and all safety requirements

Must be willing to work flexible hours including nights and weekends

Strong communication skills; oral, written, and computer

Must have integrity, enthusiasm and willingness to represent the company in the most professional, positive manner.

The estimated compensation range for this role is $18/hourly. This range is based on several factors, including individual education, qualifications, training, prior work experience, and work location.

John W. Danforth Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a workplace free from discrimination. All employees and applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Full-time