Trophy Case
At Camblin Mechanical, our focus has always been to do things right — the first time. To achieve that, we stay focused on quality and safety. We’re proud of the awards our team has won because they are proof that our values are shining through in the work we do.
Excellence in Construction Awards
Associated Builders and Contractors of Iowa Excellence in Construction Awards
Award of Excellence
2017 Southwest Community College Auditorium HVAC upgrade
Award of Excellence
2018 Hotel Whitney – Commercial Plumbing
Award of Merit
2018 Elite Octane – Commercial HVAC
Safety Awards
Midwest Builders’ Casualty Excellence in Safety Awards
2013 – Loss-Free Award
2014 – Loss-Free Award
2015 – Best Overall Loss Control
2016 – Loss-Free Award
2017 – Loss-Free Award
2018 – Loss-Free Award
Associated Builders and Contractors of Iowa STEP Award (Safety Training Evaluation Process)
2019 – Platinum
Additional Awards
Hire Vets Medallion
2019 – Gold
Estes Star Performer
2019 – Griswold Addition & Renovation
Iowa Craft Championship Competition
Mike Jensen
2018 – Gold Medal (HVAC)
THE STATE TOURNAMENT
Camblin’s very own, Matt Thomsen won by taking 1st place at the Iowa Annual State Craft Championship, which represents Iowa’s continuing commitment to foster growth and excellence in training among Iowa’s future workforce.
Meet Our State Champion.
After a couple years at college Matt returned home to Atlantic, unsure of his next steps. He looked into the job opportunities at Camblin and decided to pursue the Plumbing Apprenticeship Program. He enjoys the challenge of taking an idea, creating and seeing it fulfilled at the end of the project.
In order to qualify for the Iowa State Craft Championship applicants must be a year 3 or 4 apprentice, complete a 100 question test before the competition and reach a high enough score to be eligible for participating in the state craft championships in Des Moines. Plumbing apprentices are required to complete a hands on practical exam which changes from year to year, but includes various plumbing scenarios while also adhering to safety regulations during the competition.
Those finishing in first place for each discipline move forward to the national competition. Winners of the state competition get a free trip to the National Craft Championships in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, as well as various other prizes.
I had just moved home from college and was looking for a job. I didn’t know much about plumbing then but I got hired, saw the opportunities, and haven’t looked back since.
Everyday is a new challenge and turning an idea or drawing into something real can be very fulfilling.
Learn From the Best
The philosophy at Camblin Mechanical is to provide each employee the tools and training they need to achieve their personal goals. The sky’s the limit and we encourage all employees to aim for the stars, work safely, apply their skills and be the craftsmen we know they can be! Our mentoring program offers one-on-one discussions for those who choose to excel in their career as they move up the ladder.
Our mission statement is to be the preferred plumbing, heating and geothermal contractor in Southwest Iowa, which will be achieved by providing outstanding customer service to our commercial, geothermal and service customers.
We have been a family run business since 1918 with small town values and the mentality of doing things right the first time.
We have been an annual winner of the Best Loss Free Award from Midwest Builders Casualty since 2013, which represents our commitment to safety!
Much more than just a job.
Are you ready to apply?
We hope you like what you’ve heard and are excited to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!