General Laborer

POSITION TITLE: General Labor
PRIMARY PLACE OF WORK: Job sites and other locations as needed
SUMMARY: Performs a variety of tasks involving manual labor. Lays building materials, perform physical tasks, maintains job site clean and provides support to in-house trades.
REPORTS TO: Labor Foreman and on-site supervisor for day-to-day direction.
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent 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.

• A high school diploma or GED
• 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 commercial and residential construction practices
• Knowledge of related tools, techniques, equipment, and materials
• Able to see details at close range (within a few feet)
• Demonstrate experience and passion for client satisfaction
• Able to perform physically demanding work both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions

• Two (2) years progressive construction labor experience, preferably in upscale/luxury construction
• Ability to communicate in a second language, preferably Spanish
• Able to enforce Allen Construction standards, policies, and procedures
• Able to prioritize and organize work assignments and follow-up as necessary to meet deadline and achieve desired results
• Able to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Be a clear thinker and analyze and resolve problems while exercising good judgment
• Able to interact positively with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, laborers, and others
• Able to exert physical effort in carrying out daily duties
• Able to ensure security and confidentiality of client and company information
• Able to work without direct supervision
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized job site

• Prepare surfaces prior to beginning of work
• Provide assistance to foreman and carpenters
• Dig 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
• Perform minor rough carpentry
• Use a variety of hand tools to cut and shape materials
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment
• Use safety equipment

• Respond to all phone calls and personal requests promptly
• Attend meetings as requested
• Assist trades as needed

Must be able to work in extreme outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme heat, near moving mechanical parts, and occasional exposure to wet, humid, and/or cold conditions and vibration.
Also must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, sit, squat, turn, bend, walk, operate telephone, see, speak, hear, write, and lift up to 70 pounds.