Construction Laborer

Construction Laborer / Custom Awning Installer

This role focuses on installing custom awnings, canopies, patio covers, shade structures, and related exterior products for a variety of commercial and residential clients. You will work on-site with a crew, using hand and power tools, ladders, scaffolding, and aerial lifts to complete high-quality installations, repairs, and adjustments. The position requires careful measurement and layout, reading and following shop drawings and work orders, maintaining tools and vehicles, and consistently adhering to safety standards and regulations.

• Install custom awnings, canopies, patio covers, shade structures, and related exterior products at commercial and residential job sites.
• Read and interpret work orders and installation instructions to ensure accurate and efficient installations.
• Measure, lay out, and verify installation locations using tape measures and basic construction math to confirm proper fit and alignment.
• Install anchors into wood framing, concrete, masonry, steel, and stucco using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, drills, ladders, scaffolding, and aerial lifts in accordance with safety policies and Cal/OSHA regulations.
• Load, transport, unload, and organize installation materials and equipment, ensuring all items are secure and ready for use.
• Perform service calls, repairs, and adjustments on existing installations as needed to maintain product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment in clean, safe, and working condition, reporting any issues promptly.
• Keep job sites clean, organized, and free of hazards throughout the workday and upon completion of each project.
• Communicate professionally and clearly with customers, coworkers, and supervisors to coordinate work and resolve issues.
• Follow all company safety policies and Cal/OSHA regulations, including proper use of personal protective equipment and fall protection.
• Assist with shop work or fabrication tasks when required by business needs, including basic welding or metal fabrication if experienced.
• Work effectively as part of a crew, coordinating departures in the early morning and collaborating on tasks throughout the day.
• Travel to out-of-town job sites as needed, typically for 1–3 days at a time, while representing the company professionally.
• Troubleshoot installation challenges and participate in problem management to ensure projects are completed on time and to specification.
• Support sign installation and carpentry-related tasks as part of skilled construction labor responsibilities.

• One or more years of awning installation, exterior construction, sign installation, carpentry, or related construction experience preferred.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure and perform basic construction math for layout and verification of installation locations.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools, including drills and other common construction equipment.
• Ability to read and understand shop drawings, blueprints, work orders, and installation instructions.
• Valid California driver's license.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality to meet coordinated crew departure times and customer scheduling commitments.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a crew.
• Comfort working at heights, including on ladders, scaffolding, and aerial lifts with fall protection.
• Effective communication and people skills for interacting with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Ability to participate in troubleshooting and problem management during installations and repairs.

• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus and can support communication within crews and with clients.
• Welding or metal fabrication experience is a plus and may be used in shop or fabrication work.
• Experience in skilled construction labor, particularly in exterior installations or sign installation, is beneficial.
• Familiarity with Cal/OSHA safety standards and safe operation of ladders, scaffolding, and aerial lifts.
• Ability to adapt to occasional travel for projects in regions such as San Diego, Santa Barbara, Fresno, and occasionally the San Francisco area.
• Professional appearance and ability to follow company guidelines for attire while on job sites.

You will join a family-oriented company culture where approximately 30 team members are valued as individuals, not treated as numbers. The environment emphasizes long-term growth, offering a contract-to-hire path for those who want a stable career and the opportunity to develop their skills over time. You will work on high-profile projects for well-known, high-end clients, gaining unique experience and pride in the work you perform.

After a short eligibility period, you can access benefits, including paid holidays, supporting your work-life balance and…