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Matt Parsons is an electrician and general superintendent at Kimbel Mechanical. He says opportunities to move up set Kimbel apart from other companies. for a larger company like Kimbel. Never settle and always strive to better yourself.” Mitch Bertalan says opportunities to advance his career drew him to Kimbel. He’s a superintendent in the HVAC division “Kimbel lets you grow and climb the ladder no matter what and has held your goal is,” Parsons says. several jobs at “The potential to make six Kimbel over the figures a year is very real if n lear ld “Kimbel showed me a path where I cou past decade. “Other you’re willing to work and a career and be guaranteed a good job.” companies don’t live learn. You can’t do that many up to their promises,” places.” he explains. “Kimbel Parsons supervises a team of offers advancement, good pay and benefits.” 23 people. He looks for people who want a career - not just Now, Bertalan supervises and trains three to four HVAC a job. technicians at a time. “I enjoy leading the team,” he says. “I look for leadership skills, people who can take initiative, “If you are willing to learn and willing to work and put in the ask questions and solve problems.” Parsons says. “Being an hours, we’ll teach you everything you need to know.” electrician takes a lot of skills. “Treat others how you want to be treated,” Bertalan says. Parsons says construction is about work ethic. “The quality of “Build good relationships with other businesses and the your work says a lot. Attention to detail and safety are very people you work with.” important in electrical work because lives are at stake.” A career at Kimbel Mechanical comes with benefits including Kimbel helps team members who want to become electricians on-the-job training and leadership development. You’ll train at area programs and also offers a library of study also be eligible for paid time off, health, dental and vision materials to help you learn the skills you need. insurance, a retirement savings plan and bonus program. Visit http://kimbelmechanical.com to start building your career. “College is good if it’s for you, but you can achieve a lot with an education in the trades,” Parsons says. “You could wind up owning your own business or working as a subcontractor CAREERS PLUMBER ELECTRICIAN HVAC TECHNICIAN PREFERRED QUALITIES INTEGRITY GOOD WORK ETHIC TEAMWORK WILLINGNESS TO LEARN SCAN FOR VIDEO TO APPLY KIMBELMECHANICAL.COM FAYETTEVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | 45