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 currently voted as the Santa Barbara Region’s top contractor for seven years running.

POSITION TITLE: Skilled Labor
PRIMARY PLACE OF WORK: Job sites and other locations as needed
WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE: 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.
REPORTS TO: Production Manager 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 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare surfaces prior to beginning work
• Provide assistance to foreman and carpenters
• Hand excavation and backfill
• Maintain clean job site by sweeping and removing debris and trash
• Install property protection
• Move and stage jobsite materials
• Participate in demolition work activity
• Use a variety of hand tools to cut and shape materials
• Follow established safety regulations and maintain a clean environment
• Assist Allen internal in-house crew(s) with carpentry, concrete, or other specifics tasks
• Use and maintain safety equipment
• Perform errands such as material pick-up and drop-off
• Respond to phone calls and personal requests promptly
• Attend meetings as requested
• Assist trades as needed
• Work with teams and other project stakeholders
• Respond well to direction form team members

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of 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

DESIRABLE

• Four (4) years progressive construction labor experience, preferably in upscale/luxury construction
• Has own tools
• Ability to communicate in a second language, preferably Spanish
• Basic knowledge/skills in trades

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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 to 50 pounds.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: 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.

Salary : $23 - $33