Columbia Association, headquartered in Howard County, Maryland, is known for engaging our diverse community, cultivating a unique sense of place, and enhancing the quality of life in Columbia, Maryland, all thanks to the efforts of our remarkable team members. If you share in our passion for teamwork and our vision, we want you to fast-forward your career with us at Columbia Association. WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY? CA offers a positive and fun work environment; competitive pay; and a generous benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) retirement saving plan with CA contributing 6% of the team member’s salary and more if eligible.
Construction Technician
Salary - $18 per hour - $23 per hour
Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Foreman, the Construction Technician performs general construction tasks. Tasks may be skilled, semi-skilled, and/or unskilled, involving some responsibility and complexity depending on project requirements.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. Ensure that all tasks are carried out in a safe, professional manner, in accordance with the construction foreman’s instructions, and according to recognized industry standards.
2. Must be able to work overtime hours in line with project demands and report to work punctually.
3. Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions accurately and efficiently.
4. Must possess mathematical facility and knowledge to learn carpentry principles, practices, and procedures. This includes the ability to apply the principles of plumb/level/square, the ability to make foot/inch measurements and calculations, and the ability to cut, shape, and otherwise modify construction materials to specification.
5. Must be able to efficiently and safely use and assist others in the use of a variety of hand and power tools. Examples of hand tools would be shovels, rakes, digging bars, hammers, brooms, pry bars, chisels, screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, paint brushes, etc. examples of power tools would be drills, saws, sanders, grinders, planers, sprayers, jackhammers, compactors, etc.
6. Must be able to drive company vehicles safely and transport construction supplies to and from the job site safely and conscientiously.
7. Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships.
Additional Duties & Responsibilities
1. Performs all forms of manual labor as directed (i.e., carrying materials, digging, compacting, shoveling, raking, seeding, mulching, laying sod, placing rocks and bricks, etc.)
2. Assists as directed with the maintenance, proper operation, and organization of all tools, equipment, storage areas, vehicles, work areas, and materials assigned to the Construction Crew.
3. Ensure that all assigned work is carried out in accordance with the Construction Foreman’s directions and specifications.
4. Assists as directed with the removal and construction of vehicular bridges. This includes participating in related stream erosion tasks, off-site prefabrication, and on-site construction.
5. Assists as directed with installing basketball goals, volleyball nets, softball backstops, and related recreational equipment.
6. Assists as directed with the repair, removal, and construction of tot lots and community playgrounds.
7. Carries out basic heavy equipment duties such as loading materials on trucks (i.e., stone, sand, soil, etc.) with a skid steer and/or rubber tire equipment and transporting construction materials to and from the job site.
8. Communicates effectively and professionally with managers, foremen, and other co-workers in order to carry out work assignments efficiently and accurately.
9. Inspects vehicles and fill out appropriate vehicle inspection reports accurately.
10. Assumes other duties as assigned.
11. Compliance with all company policies, including conformity with policies relating to absence and punctuality.
Requirements
Driving Privileges:

• Ability to comply with Columbia Association’s driving requirements.

Experience:

• Some experience in the construction trade is preferred.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Working familiarity, or the ability to learn, with basic construction principles, practices, and procedures. This includes the ability to apply the principles of plum/ level/square, and the ability to make rudimentary foot/inch measurements and calculations. Must possess the ability to cut, drill, nail, screw, and plane and otherwise modify to specification a wide variety of building materials.
License, Certificates, etc.:
1. Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license issued by the resident state.
1. Ability to obtain and maintain DOT Medical Examiner’s Certification.
2. As a condition of employment, this position requires a valid Maryland CDL-Restricted A license either prior to hiring or not later than two years in the position. Failure to obtain a valid Maryland CDL-A license no later than two years in the position will result in termination of employment.
Physical Demands of Job
1. Ability to perform construction-related activities for prolonged periods in adverse weather conditions (i.e., extreme cold, heat, rain, snow, humidity, etc.).
2. Must be able to work at different heights (i.e., roofs, scaffolds, ladders, genie lifts, etc.).
3. Ability to stand for the entire shift.
4. Ability to lift 80 pounds unassisted.
5. Ability to bend, stoop, reach and climb without difficulty.
Columbia Association is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. EOE/ADA. We encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our organization. Over and above non-discrimination, CA’s mission includes engaging our diverse community and meeting the evolving needs of a dynamic and inclusive community. That’s why we welcome folks of diverse or marginalized backgrounds and abilities to apply to become part of the CA team.