General Laborer

About Us

At Shiel Sexton, we build for people who expect more. With a deep bench of 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 are passionate about creating a great building experience that pushes us to an exceptional standard each day. As a 100% employee‑owned company, 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; 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
• Annual 40% off boot vouchers
• ½ price Indianapolis Zoo and Children’s Museum memberships
• Parental Leave
• Employee Referral Program Many additional voluntary benefits

40+ hours per week
Dynamic work schedule dependent on project status
Working construction environment
Outdoor/Construction site work
Moderate safety risk
Delivery of accurate and completed project

Please note that sponsorship and/or relocation are not available for this position.

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.