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About Us

We are a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP); building automation; and industrial piping contractor. Our team offers a variety of MEP and process piping services, including design-build engineering for new construction and renovation, installation and specialty construction, maintenance, and air balancing, start-up, and energy efficiency services.

Job Summary

Company Overview

DeBra-Kuempel Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc. EMCOR is the world’s leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services, including planning, consulting, and operations and maintenance. DeBra-Kuempel combines the expertise of two of the tri-state’s oldest and most innovative companies, providing mechanical and electrical services to Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Evansville, Lexington, Louisville, and the surrounding areas.

Job Summary

We are a growing department based in the Dayton office seeking the next great addition to our team. Our ideal candidate is an experienced, service-oriented installation and startup/warranty foreman with a strong background in mechanical equipment installation and startup procedures for systems such as chillers, boilers, and air handlers. This role requires someone who can deliver exceptional customer service and confidently represent our company in interactions with clients and the public.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Install and start up various HVAC equipment.

+ Communicate effectively with customers regarding tasks, issues, and impacts.

+ Work with electrical components from disconnects to equipment.

+ Document hours worked, tasks performed, materials used, and processes involved.

+ Interpret job plans, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, manuals, and codes.

+ Perform tasks outdoors in challenging environmental conditions.

+ Identify and report unsafe conditions or hazards.

+ Participate in safety program requirements.

+ Assist with equipment installation and piping connections (condensate, refrigerant, chilled/hot water).

+ Perform sheet metal work including flue connections.

+ Pressure test, evacuate, and charge refrigerant-containing equipment.

+ Complete controls wiring and electrical connections.

+ Conduct unit startups (boilers, chillers, water heaters, air compressors, RTUs, mini splits, split systems, hanging heaters, etc.).

+ Handle overflow warranty diagnostics or repairs during the labor warranty period.

+ Experience in HVAC/R mechanic work, including installation and startup of plumbing, mechanical, heating, and air conditioning equipment.

+ Ability to wire a wide range of controls and system components.

+ Completion of a relevant trade school or apprenticeship program, or ability to complete within 1 year of hire.

+ Clean driving record and insurability for operating a company vehicle.

+ Teachable mindset.

+ Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and efficient in fast-paced environments.

+ High standards of quality and attention to detail

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed.

While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Notice to Prospective Employees

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**Job Locations** _US-OH-Dayton_

**ID** _2025-4780_

**Company** _DeBra-Kuempel Inc._

**Category** _Operations Management_

**Position Type** _Full-Time_

**Location Type** _Onsite_

**Posted Date** _1 month ago_ _(10/15/2025 12:54 PM)_