Lm Overhead Construction Technician Job Columbia area,Maryland USA,Construction

Position: LM OVERHEAD CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN

Columbia Association, headquartered in Howard County, Maryland, is known for engaging our diverse community, cultivating a unique sense of place, and enhancing the quality of life in Columbia, Maryland, all thanks to the efforts of our remarkable team members. If you share in our passion for teamwork and our vision, we want you to fast-forward your career with us at Columbia Association.

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OVERHEAD CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN

Under the direct supervision of the Construction Foreman, the Construction Technician performs general construction tasks. Tasks may be skilled, semi-skilled, and/or unskilled, involving some responsibility and complexity depending on project requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Ensure that all tasks are carried out in a safe professional manner and in accordance with the Construction Foreman’s instructions and according to recognized industry standards.

Must be able to work overtime hours in line with project demands and report to work punctually.

Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions accurately and efficiently.

Must possess mathematical facility and knowledge to learn carpentry principles, practices, and procedures. This includes the ability to apply the principles of plumb/level/square; the ability to make foot/inch measurements and calculations; the ability to cut, shape, and otherwise modify construction materials to specification.

Must be able to efficiently and safely use and assist others in the use of a variety of hand and power tools. Examples of hand tools would be shovels, rakes, digging bars, hammers, brooms, pry bars, chisels, screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, paint brushes, etc. examples of power tools would be drills, saws, sanders, grinders, planers, sprayers, jackhammers, compactors, etc.

Must be able to drive company vehicles safely and transport construction supplies to and from the job site safely and conscientiously.

Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships.

Additional

Duties & Responsibilities

Performs all forms of manual labor as directed (i.e., carrying materials, digging, compacting, shoveling, raking, seeding, mulching, laying sod, placing rocks and bricks, etc.)

Assists as directed with the maintenance, proper operation, and organization of all tools, equipment, storage areas, vehicles, work areas, and materials assigned to the Construction Crew.

Ensure that all assigned work is carried out in accordance with the Construction Foreman’s directions and specifications.

Assists as directed with the removal and construction of vehicular bridges. This includes participating in related stream erosion tasks, off-site prefabrication, and on-site construction.

Assists as directed with installing basketball goals, volleyball nets, softball backstops, and related recreational equipment.

Assists as directed with the repair, removal, and construction of tot lots and community playgrounds.

Carries out basic heavy equipment duties such as loading materials on trucks (i.e., stone, sand, soil, etc.) with a skid steer and/or rubber tire equipment and transporting construction materials to and from the job site.

Communicates effectively and professionally with managers, foremen, and other co-workers in order to carry out work assignments efficiently and accurately.

Inspects vehicles and fill out appropriate vehicle inspection reports accurately.

Assumes other duties as assigned.

Compliance with all company policies, including conformity with policies relating to absence and punctuality.

Requirements Driving Privileges

Ability to comply with Columbia Association’s driving requirements.

Experience

Some experience in the construction trade is preferred.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

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