Careers
Join the C and K team, central Iowa's leading home comfort and home improvement specialists. You'll be working with professional installers and technicians, salespeople, and support staff. We take care of our people as well, with competitive wages, performance bonuses, paid time off and medical/dental benefits. We're offering:
- Year round employment
- Great compensation and benefits
- Room for growth in leadership positions
Position duties include:
- Installing light commercial and residential HVAC systems and components
- Reading and implementing prints & job plans
- Making accurate materials lists
- Managing materials efficiently, without waste
- Stocking, organizing and caring for company vehicle
- Completing daily paperwork and job progress details
- Communicating with supervisors and builders
The ideal candidate:
- Must pass a background check and drug test
- Must have a valid Iowa driver’s license
- Must be able to climb ladders and work in close spaces.
- Must possess a desire to better yourself
- Must have a positive attitude
About C and K: We are one of the fastest growing HVAC service companies in Iowa. We’re always looking for new team members that have “the right stuff”. Our great reputation is built on over 50 years of experience with highly satisfied customers throughout the central Iowa area. If you’re looking for more than just another job – we may have the career choice that is just right for you.
Our Values:
- Integrity
- Positivity
- Gratitude
- Accountability
- Service
- Growth
Reasons to work at C and K
- Competitive wages
- High uncapped earning potential
- Year round employment
- Career growth plan
- Advancement opportunities
- On the job training
- Factory training opportunities
- In house training opportunities
- Apprenticeship program opportunities
- Medical/dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Tool program
- Company vehicle – for certain positions
- Well stocked vehicle inventory
- Dedicated service support team
- Job diversity
- Computerized dispatch technology
- Tablets/Smart Phone – Handhelds to use in the field
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $50.00 per hour
Experience:
- construction or HVAC: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Iowa Drivers License (Required)
Work Location: Multiple Locations
We are looking for a plumber or plumbing trainee who can efficiently undertake a variety of plumbing tasks ranging from ground work to installing pipes and fixtures. Our plumbers are patient individuals with a practical mind and manual dexterity, able to work efficiently with great attention to detail. The goal is to install and maintain well-functioning systems that transport water, waste, or gases..
Responsibilities
- Read blueprints and drawings to understand or plan the layout of plumbing, waste disposal and water supply systems
- Cut, assemble and install pipes and tubes with attention to existing infrastructure (e.g. electrical wiring)
- Install and maintain water supply systems
- Install waste disposal and sanitary systems with well-functioning DWV systems
- Locate and repair issues with water supply lines (e.g. leaks)
- Repair or replace broken drainage lines, fixtures etc.
- Install and maintain gas and liquid heating systems
Desired Skills
- Solid understanding of basic mechanics
- Working knowledge of heating and ventilation systems as well as appliances
- Ability to handle plumbing tools and equipment (wrenches, cutters, etc.)
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Friendly with a great deal of patience
- Good physical condition and strength with the ability to work in awkward spaces
About C and K: We are one of the fastest growing HVAC service companies in Iowa. We’re always looking for new team members that have “the right stuff”. Our great reputation is built on over 50 years of experience with highly satisfied customers throughout the central Iowa area. If you’re looking for more than just another job – we may have the career choice that is just right for you.
Our Values:
- Integrity
- Positivity
- Gratitude
- Accountability
- Service
- Growth
Reasons to work at C and K
- Competitive wages
- High uncapped earning potential
- Year round employment
- Advancement opportunities
- On the job training
- In house training opportunities
- Apprenticeship program opportunities
- Medical/dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Tool program
- Company vehicle – for certain positions
- Well stocked vehicle inventory
- Dedicated service support team
- Job diversity
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations
C AND K Architectural Metal is looking for hardworking individuals to train as installers. As an installer you'd be working on commercial new construction and remodel job sites. We install custom made architectural sheet-metal for building protection, water shed and cosmetic purposes.
We're offering:
- Year round employment
- Great compensation and benefits
- Room for growth in leadership positions
Position duties include:
- Installing pre-fab and custom fabricated sheet metal flashing, commercial gutter and paneling.
The ideal candidate:
- Will pass a background check and drug test
- Must have a valid Iowa driver’s license
- Is able to climb ladders and lift at least 50lbs.
- Possess a desire to better yourself
- Has a positive attitude
Our broad scope of home and commercial building expertise has grown from humble beginnings as a furnace maintenance and installation company in 1968. For over 44 years we've focused on helping home and building owners in Ames, Iowa and the surrounding communities. Over the years we've installed countless furnaces, boilers, geothermal systems, air conditioning systems and ventilation systems. Did I mention plumbing? We do everything from service to new construction plumbing to plumbing remodels. As if that were not enough, we also have a department that installs 5", 6", and 7" seamless gutter and custom metal flashing.Three departments, each with time tested expertise in their respective field. That's why we are a central Iowa leader in home/building maintenance and construction.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Application Question(s):
- Are you comfortable working off tall ladders, lifts, and roofs?
Work Location: Multiple Locations