Residential Care Facility Construction Director jobs in Royal Oak, MI

Great Lakes Construction Services is looking to hire a full-time laborer for work in the field of residential construction.

Reporting to our Director of Operations or a Job Site Supervisor, this position is primarily responsible for demolition of walls, ceilings and floors if found proficient. The position will also provide other field support such as debris removal and job site clean up/maintenance as needed.

Under immediate supervision, this position performs routine tasks involved in a variety of general labor and clean-up projects. These tasks include strenuous physical labor such as moving materials/furniture, job site cleaning/maintenance. This position may require you to operate select power tools or equipment to be determined on a project-by-project basis.

You will be paid every two weeks.

EXAMPLE TASKS:

Strenuous physical tasks

• Performs any of a variety of tasks involving physical strength and agility, including digging holes/trenches, or operating chipping hammers, reciprocating saws, hand tools, or grinders
• Dismantles structures such as bleachers, fences, stands, backstops, guard rails
• Assists trade workers or technicians by performing simple routine tasks such as pulling nails from lumber, carrying materials, or lifting heavy components or parts

Site clean up/maintenance

• Dumps barrels of construction debris into dumpster, or shovels dirt and rubbish into trucks
• Rakes leaves, shovels and/or removes snow and spreads salt
• Sweeps, dust, waxes, or mops floors, stairs, woodwork, walls, windows as needed

Lift/ Load/Transport materials and equipment

• Picks up and delivers equipment, supplies, mail, and materials
• Loads, unloads, wraps, stacks and otherwise prepares items for transport or for use
• Helps move heavy objects, such as stones, furniture, machinery, and construction materials

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduation or G.E.D.
• State issued driver’s license
• Daily access to reliable transportation

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

One year of experience preferred in one or more of the following task areas:

• Performing strenuous labor duties
• Residential Construction or other construction field

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Read and write English and to understand and follow oral instructions
• Communicate verbally and in writing
• Perform all the duties of the classification, even in inclement weather
• Work effectively as part of a workgroup/team
• Display physical strength, alertness, mechanical aptitude, and industry on the job
• Interact effectively with coworkers, leaders, and the public

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

• Work is performed indoors or outdoors, with exposure to seasonal weather conditions and varieties of people
• Work frequently involves periods of intense physical effort including lifting and operating tools and objects weighing up to 90 pounds, walking significant distances, and moving debris or other heavy objects
• Tasks and work locations may vary and change

REQUIRED SUBMITTAL INFORMATION:
The following are REQUIRED for consideration.

• Completed GLCS Application
• In-Person interview

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Construction: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations