Skilled Laborer

ABOUT THE JOB

Allen Construction is seeking Skilled Laborers to join our team of builders in Santa Barbara. As an employee-owned company, we not only focus on our people but strive to create an enjoyable workplace environment where exceptional culture matters. We firmly believe people are our greatest asset and we are actively looking for Skilled Laborers who align with our people‑centric vision. As one of the nation's top green builders and a reputation established over 40 years, Allen Construction specializes in building high‑end, new construction and remodeling projects throughout the greater Santa Barbara region.

We aspire to be a different kind of builder and believe that our employee‑owned approach makes a huge difference in the way we interact with our fellow employees and with our trusted clients. We have been nationally honored as a top ten full‑service remodeler, selected as the Company of the Year for employee‑owned businesses in the Western States Region, and have been voted the Santa Barbara Region’s top contractor for eight consecutive years.

Skilled Laborers at Allen Construction perform labor activities as required to facilitate general field operations, including, but not limited to, jobsite clean‑up, material staging, hand excavation, demolition, safety maintenance, and trade support.

• Prepare surfaces prior to beginning of work
• Provide assistance to foreman and carpenters
• Digg and backfill
• Maintain clean job site by sweeping and removing debris and trash
• Install protective measures such as plastic on furniture, doors, and windows
• Move materials and prepare job site
• Participate in demolitions
• Use a variety of hand tools to cut and shape materials
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment
• Assist in‑house crews with projects in carpentry, concrete, or other trades
• Use safety equipment
• Respond to all phone calls and personal requests promptly
• Attend meetings as requested
• Assist trades as needed

• A high school diploma or GED
• Two (2) years general labor experience, preferably in upscale/luxury construction
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with clients, colleagues, and subcontractors/laborers to their understanding
• Able to provide legible written and verbal communication
• Possess a basic understanding of residential construction practices
• Knowledge of related tools, techniques, equipment, and materials
• Able to see details at close range (within a few feet)
• Ability to work independently or with little direction
• Demonstrate experience and passion for client satisfaction
• Able to work independently or with little direction
• Demonstrate experience and passion for client satisfaction
• Able to perform physically demanding work both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions

Must be able to work in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme heat, and near moving mechanical parts. Includes occasional exposure to wet, humid, and/or cold conditions and to vibration. Must be able to stand, sit, squat, turn, bend, walk, operate telephone and computer, see, speak, hear, write, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the candidate will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees, and/or clients.

Construction sites, corporate office, and other locations as required.

Production Manager and on‑site supervisor for day‑to‑day direction

Allen Construction is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. The salary range for this role is currently $23.00 - $33.00 per hour. The Company’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is…