Lead Insulation Installer

MCQUILLAN HOME SERVICES  

McQuillan Home Services is a residential service company specializing in Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Air serving the Ramsey, Washington and Hennepin Counties for over 135 years. We’re Minnesota’s original plumbing, heating and cooling company, and have remained true to our mission of providing solid, honest work at fair, upfront prices. This past year we have doubled our plumbing team and added an electrical line of business. We are keen to grow and provide an extensive line-up of home services to our customers. 

Position Summary

As a Lead Insulation Installer, you'll direct crews through insulation projects, performing handson installation work with fiberglass, spray foam, and cellulose while mentoring the apprentices 
and technicians around you. This role offers meaningful leadership responsibility with real longterm stability in the trade.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead insulation crews in the installation of fiberglass, spray foam, cellulose, and other 
materials
• Train, mentor, and support apprentices and technicians to build technical skills
• Perform insulation installation in attics, crawl spaces, walls, and other areas per 
specifications
• Read and interpret blueprints, site drawings, and project instructions
• Conduct inspections of completed installations to verify accuracy and performance
• Maintain detailed job records in ServiceTitan or similar project/service management 
software, including notes, photos, and materials used
• Communicate professionally with customers about project scope, progress, and outcomes
• Assign daily tasks and monitor crew performance to keep jobs on schedule
• Ensure proper use, care, and maintenance of company tools, equipment, and vehicles

We Offer
• Weekly pay with incentives and bonuses
• 401(k) retirement with company match
• Holiday pay, vacation pay, & paid time off
• Company events & partie

Qualifications

Requirements

Education
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical or trade school training preferred

Experience
• 3-5 years of insulation installation experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership or crew 
lead capacity
• Strong technical knowledge of insulation materials, installation practices, and building code 
requirements

Licenses/Certifications
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and project specifications
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and communication skills
• Proficiency with ServiceTitan or similar project/service management software preferred

Physical Demands and Conditions
• Lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders, and standing for extended
periods
• Work performed indoors (attics, crawl spaces, basements) and occasionally outdoors
• Exposure to varying temperatures, dust, and insulation materials

Work Environment/Travel
• Field-based role with daily travel to residential and commercial job sites
• May require evenings, weekends, or overtime depending on project schedules

Ability to pass background check and drug screenin