The best careers don’t happen by accident. They’re built one step, one skill, and one opportunity at a time.
When someone joins our Lee Company team, we don’t just see the role they’re filling today. We see the skills they can build, the leadership they can grow into, and the impact they can make. That’s why career development in the trades is part of how we work every day in Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, and Georgia.
Build From Where You Are
Not everyone starts with a trade school diploma, a loaded toolbox, or years of experience. Some of our strongest career stories started with someone willing to show up, ask questions, and learn.
For anyone comparing trade school vs. on-the-job training, our approach gives team members opportunities to build hands-on skills and grow their knowledge of the trades through training, coaching, and field experience.
Master Your Craft
Growth in the trades takes curiosity, effort, and support. We’re here for all three.
Our training opportunities help team members strengthen technical skills, pursue certifications where applicable, and stay confident as tools, systems, and customer needs continue to evolve. Cross-training also plays a big role. The more our team members understand across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, sheet metal, pipefitting, and project work, the more confident and versatile they become.
Hear it From Those Who’ve Done It:
Team Member: Danny C.
Career Snapshot: Danny started as an apprentice helper in 1990. Through the years, he built his skills, became a foreman, and spent most of his career serving as a superintendent.
Team Member: Roy N.
Career Snapshot: Roy began as a sheet metal mechanic and steadily advanced through superintendent and project management roles before becoming a senior project manager.
Team Member: Scott G.
Career Snapshot: Scott started as a green helper, returned to special projects as an installation mechanic, and grew into project management, operations leadership, and eventually Director of Special Projects in Knoxville.
Team Member: Dale W.
“If you’re willing to do what’s asked of you and show up daily, you can go all the way.”
Team Member: Juan C.
“I am proud to represent the engineering spirit that drives Lee Company forward, one that values hard work, innovation, and community impact.”
Team Member: Jim M.
“This place is very good at helping you in any career path that you decide to take.”
Grow With Guidance
No one builds a career alone. Mentorship is a major part of how we grow. Our seasoned professionals take pride in passing the torch, coaching newer team members, and helping people prepare for their next step.
Find A Future, Not Just A Paycheck
A paycheck matters. So does purpose. So does opportunity. Whether you’re exploring apprenticeship programs, looking for career development in the trades, or ready to take the next step in a career you already love, there’s a place here for you.
Visit our Careers page, learn more about Lee Company Cares, and meet the people helping guide our future on our Leadership Team page.
