Commercial Sheet Metal / Duct Installation Technic

ESP Enterprises, Inc. Position: Commercial Sheet Metal / Duct Installation Technician (3 Openings) Employer of Record: ESP Enterprises, Inc. Project Site: Batters N Brunch — 15930 Woodland Hills Drive, Humble, TX 77396 Start Date: Mid-to-Late May 2026 Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Weekend work as needed Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire | W2

About This Opportunity: ESP Enterprises, Inc. is hiring on behalf of a growing commercial HVAC and refrigeration company serving Houston and surrounding areas. These are temp-to-hire W2 positions — meaning you are employed and paid through ESP Enterprises, Inc. with the opportunity to be hired directly by DRE Services after 6 months. If you choose to remain with ESP, you will continue to enjoy ESP's full benefits package. Job Summary: Technicians will be responsible for the fabrication, assembly, and installation of commercial ductwork systems per engineered blueprints and mechanical specifications at active commercial construction sites in the greater Houston area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret mechanical blueprints, isometric drawings, and shop fabrication drawings
• Fabricate, assemble, and install round and rectangular commercial ductwork systems
• Install grease duct systems per commercial kitchen exhaust specifications (stainless steel, UL-listed)
• Install horizontal duct support systems and hanger assemblies per engineered details
• Maintain proper duct sealing, fire barrier clearances, and code-compliant installations
• Work safely in commercial construction environments
• Coordinate with other trades on-site as directed by DRE Services field management
• Available for overtime and weekend work as project demands

Requirements:

• Minimum 2–3 years of commercial sheet metal / duct installation experience
• Ability to read and work from mechanical/shop drawings
• Experience with grease duct and commercial kitchen exhaust systems preferred
• Must own and provide personal hand tools
• Must be available for overtime and weekend work as required
• Reliable transportation to job sites in the greater Houston/Humble, TX area
• OSHA 10 preferred; EPA 608 a plus
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (W2 — no C2C or 1099)

Compensation & Benefits:

• $24 – $32/hour based on experience
• Overtime paid at 1.5x for all hours over 40/week
• Holiday Pay — begins on your first day
• PTO — begins accruing on day one; available to use at 6 months
• Health Benefits — eligible to enroll after 60 days of employment
• After 6 months: option for direct hire with DRE Services OR continued employment with ESP Enterprises, Inc. with full benefits continuing

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💡 Why This Benefits Package Helps You This is worth highlighting when recruiting — here's how it stacks up:

• Holiday pay from day one is uncommon in temp staffing and signals to candidates that ESP treats them as real employees, not just placeholders
• PTO accrual starting day one (even if delayed use) is a meaningful differentiator from competitors who make workers wait 90 days just to start accruing
• Health benefits at 60 days is competitive — many staffing firms make W2 employees wait 90 days or longer