MCAA Mechanical Education Basics Guide: New Hires and Office Staff – This One’s for You!

August 28, 2025

The MCAA Career Development Committee is proud to roll out a new three-part Mechanical Education Basics Guide. This collection of resources was gathered as a starting place for our MCAA Student Chapter Members, but is a smart place to start for any intern, new hire or staff member new to the mechanical contracting industry.

Top 10 Resources for New Hires and Office Staff

  1. What is Mechanical Contracting Video
  2. 101 Trainings – HVAC & Plumbing 101
  3. Flowcharts – PM & VDC
  4. Safety & Health Resources – 700+
  5. Management Methods Bulletins
  6. WebLEM
  7. Change Orders, Productivity, Overtime
  8. Tool & Equipment Rental Guide
  9. Manufacturer/Supplier Training
  10. Events Calendar

BONUS: MCAA’s National Staff Directory

Have a question, but don’t know who to contact? Check out our listing of staff emails and phone numbers.

Where Can I Find These Resources?

The majority of the items above can be found in the MCAA Resource Center. MCAA members have access to the full library by simply setting up an MCAA login that uses an email corresponding to the company domain.

Login and start browsing to learn something new about the MCAA resources available to you and your company today!

Looking for Additional Ways to Get Involved with the Career Development Initiative?

  • Check out the Universities Page for a listing of student chapters with students in your area.
  • Register for the MCAA GreatFutures Forum in Salt Lake City by September 9th. Complimentary registration is offered for this three-day conference (October 9-11, 2025) for MCAA Student Chapter members, faculty advisors, MCAA Members, Affiliated Association Executives, and GFF Sponsors.
  • Contact MCAA Director, Career Development, Michele Hoffman (mhoffman@mcaa.org) with questions or Sean McGuire, JRGF Executive Director (smcguire@mcaa.org) regarding scholarship donations or research.
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