Skilled Laborer

Construction Laborer – Common Ground Construction Position Overview

The Construction Laborer assists Carpenters with all aspects of construction work.

• Serve as a member of the construction crew on work sites.
• Assist with preparation of the work site for construction activities.
• Review scope of work with the Carpenter to determine needed materials and tools.
• Pick up and deliver materials and tools as needed.
• Perform construction work including but not limited to demolition, insulating and air sealing, window installation, drywall installation, finish carpentry, landscaping, etc.
• Complete administrative responsibilities for projects, including processing of receipts.

Supervised by the Common Ground Project Manager. Carpenters coordinate specific tasks. No supervision exercised.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Attention to detail; ensures information is complete and accurate and follows up to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
• Equipment operation and maintenance:
  Safely operates and maintains heavy machinery, power tools, company vehicles and other construction equipment according to the employee handbook.
• Continuous learning:
  Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Intercultural competence:
  Ability to function effectively across cultures, think and act appropriately, and communicate and work with people from different cultural backgrounds.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a trade, construction or construction management.
• Previous experience in the construction field.
• Adaptability:
  Readily considers new approaches and adapts quickly to change.
• Communication:
  Delivers clear, effective communication and takes responsibility for understanding others.
• Initiative:
  Identifies opportunities and issues and proactively acts and follows through on work activities to capitalize or resolve them.

• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions on an occasional basis.
• Regularly walk and climb on uneven surfaces, ladders, and stairs.
• Work performed on construction sites with frequent exposure to dirt, dust, dampness, construction debris, extreme temperatures, construction noises, fumes and odors from construction materials.

• Core business hours are Monday-Friday between 07:30 a.m. – 04:00 p.m.
• Regular travel within the greater Duluth area for construction/renovation site work.
• Access to reliable transportation and personal auto insurance.

• Basic proficiency in MS Office, email and using the Internet.
• Operate hand or power tools.