General Laborer

At Shiel Sexton,
We Build For People Who Expect More.

Shiel Sexton has a deep bench of resources with over 300 professionals specializing in all facets of the construction industry including:
Project Management, Field Supervision, Green Building Expertise, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Safety Management and Quality Assurance. We have a passion for creating a great building experience which pushes us to an exceptional standard each day.

As a 100% employee-owned company, we understand that delivering exceptional results for our clients is a team effort driven by passionate people who are proud of the work they do.

The General Laborer works as a member of a diverse crew performing a variety of interior and exterior construction responsibilities, mostly pertaining to the installation of firestop systems at commercial sites.

This is an entry-level position; we are willing to train motivated individuals!

• Assist with the installation of fire stopping materials, including sealants, caulks, collars, wraps, and fire-rated systems
• Prepare and clean work areas before and after installation
• Load, unload, and transport materials and tools to job sites
• Measure, cut, and apply firestop products according to specifications
• Seal penetrations and joints in walls, floors, and ceilings to maintain fire-resistance ratings
• Follow project drawings, specifications, and supervisor instructions
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition
• Adhere to all OSHA and company safety policies

• No experience necessary, but experience in caulking, drywalling, and/or general labor preferred.
• Eagerness to learn and grow skills in the general construction field.
• Must be safety-minded and comfortable working with scaffold systems, shoring, weather protection, and installation of fall protection systems.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to submit to a background check and drug screening.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Dependent Care, Medical Savings Account and Health Savings account with employer contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan; as a team we win together
• Traditional and Roth 401k match
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Four company-sponsored events a year
• Life insurance, short & long-term disability.
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement
• ½ price Indianapolis Zoo and Children’s Museum memberships
• Employee Referral Program

40+ Hours/week |Dynamic work schedule dependent on project status |Working construction environment |Outdoor/Construction Site Work |Moderate Safety Risk |Delivery of accurate and completed project.

Shiel Sexton prefers to recruit candidates directly, rather than through a third-party recruiter or agency. Do not submit or present your candidate(s) through any means (e‑mail, fax, phone, mail, verbal referral) to Shiel Sexton or any employee of Shiel Sexton. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to Shiel Sexton by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement in place for the specific position or without a specific open requisition, Shiel Sexton explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

To request consideration as a Recruiting Vendor, please contact our human resources department.
Please note that sponsorship and/or relocation are not available for this position.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.