Relationships That Endure


If you ask people at Gilbert what keeps us excited about coming to work each day, you’ll hear repeatedly that it’s the people and the culture. We revel in the opportunity to work with such diverse people from so many fields of construction. Our culture is open, innovative, collaborative and fun.

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We believe that our people are the most valuable asset we bring to our work, and it shows in every project we complete.

Collaborative. Forward-Thinking. Dynamic.


Gilbert is an ideal place to build your career and develop skills in entrepreneurship, project management, leadership, and life. Many of our team members have spent significant portions of their careers at Gilbert Mechancial, working their way from entry level to leadership positions.

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Paying It Forward

We have a long and deep tradition of volunteer leadership and financial support for the non-profit agencies that make our communities better places for all people. We contribute thousands of hours of volunteer service in our communities each year, and our company acts as a conduit to help people get connected to the service opportunities that mean the most to them.


Talented teams drive Gilbert forward through ideas, collaboration and celebrating accomplishments across the company. Gilbert’s approach to compensation and benefits echoes this commitment to teamwork and shared success.

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Teaching & Learning

We embrace diversity in all its forms; we each have something that makes us unique and different, and that makes our collaboration richer. We create a culture of teaching and learning through cross-mentoring that spans generations, disciplines, interests and talents. We strive to give each person exposure to the widest array of experiences possible to help them grow further and faster than they could anywhere else.


At Gilbert, we place considerable attention on creating an environment where employees are given the opportunity to succeed and feel empowered to make decisions. We have built a reputation in the industry for recognizing the importance of rewarding and challenging our employees.

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Mixing Business With Pleasure

Our profession is intense; we all know the pressure of a broken unit or project deadline. But it’s fun, too—when we’re working on projects that make a positive difference in people’s lives, and when we’re working with people who share our values, passions and humor, it can be exhilarating. We care passionately about our clients and each other, and we do our best to spark a spirit of excitement and discovery in everyone around us.

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If you are seeking employment in the mechanical or electrical trades, please contact one of the local union halls listed below:

    • Sheet Metal - Local 10
    • Plumbing – Minneapolis: Local 15; St. Paul: Local 34
    • Pipefitting – Minneapolis: Local 539; St. Paul: Local 445
    • Electrical – Minneapolis: Local 292; St. Paul Local 110
    • Fire Sprinkler – Local 417

Gilbert Mechanical is a Legence company.To apply please go to our Legence job board by clicking below.

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EEO Statement

Gilbert is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, medical condition, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected characteristic.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.