Description

Position: Construction Intern / Assistant for Colony Fine Homes

FLSA: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Location: Muskogee, OK

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm

General Purpose: To assist the superintendent with construction, maintenance, and lawn maintenance activities.

Supervision Received: Works under the direct supervision of the Superintendent/Builder/Construction Manager.

Supervision Exercised: None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain landscaping, yards, shrubs, trees, and watering sod.
• Help maintain clean streets and gutters.
• Perform minor touch ups and some activities on punch-list.
• Responsible for the level of quality in product
• Comprehend the process of residential construction and use common knowledge
• Walk every room of every house, every day
• Ability to deliver houses in the allowed time as set forth by contracts
• Keep signs upright and orderly
• Communicate with sub-contractors
• Lock and unlock doors daily
• Present recommendations to Builder and Superintendent
• Attend all staff meetings
• Any other duties assigned

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:  High school diploma and six months of general labor experience or related relevant work experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Knowledge of erosion control guidelines
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Willingness to be a member of a dedicated team
• Strong customer service skills
• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in working with computers and other types of technology

Work Environment: Exposure to outdoor work sites; dirt, dust, fumes, heat, cold, noise, odors, wetness, humidity, and darkness. Some bending, stooping, climbing, reaching, crawling, lifting, carrying, and walking. Subject to driving to various locations in varying weather conditions.

Physical Demands:  Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, and to stoop or kneel. Must be able to carry equipment up to 50 lbs. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Tools and Equipment: Tablet/Phone if deemed necessary, tape measure and levels, and basic painting and hand/power tools.

Expectations for all Employees:

All employees will support the organization's mission and vision by exhibiting the following behaviors:

• Excellence and competence
• Collaboration and innovation
• Respect and Dedication
• Accountability and Ownership

Home Creations is an equal opportunity employer.

Keywords: Construction, Construction Assistant, building, CAD, lawn maintenance, residential construction, painter, painting, lawn, general labor.