Laborer - Flooring

Founded in 2010, Centric has grown into one of the most recognized general contractors in Kansas City and is active in its business, civic, and philanthropic communities. The company serves the workplace, retail, healthcare,  institutional, industrial, hospitality, multi-family, and single-family residential markets, and has grown to 165 associates and $230 million in revenue from its home in Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District. Most importantly, Centric prides itself on helping make Kansas City a cooler place to live, work, and play by building our city and its stories...from the ground up.

This position supports Northtown Flooring, a subcontracting division of Centric, focused on delivering projects with the same excellence and client-first mindset that defines the Centric brand.

Position Objective

The Laborer position performs a wide range of physical labor tasks for the flooring installers during the construction phase of the project.

Essential Job Functions

• Clean and prepare specific areas of the job site as assigned, including cleaning up rubble, debris, and trash or removing hazardous materials
• Assist Flooring Installers as assigned. This may include jobs such as demolition, carrying jobsite materials, and various other construction-related tasks
• Prepare floors for flooring installation
• Apply flooring sundries as requested
• Maintain a construction site that is well-organized and clear of debris
• Load and unload construction materials to assist in job site progress
• Safely operate a wide variety of hand and power tools
• Utilize light industrial equipment to complete larger labor tasks as directed by the onsite Foreman or other members of field management
• Utilize knowledge of all local, state, and federal safety regulations to ensure labor tasks are completed in a safe manner
• Work 8-hour shifts that, at times, will require overtime/night & weekend work in order to get the job accomplished
  

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid driver’s license is required
• OHSA-10 certification is required within 30 days of employment 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to understand directions
• Ability to properly care for and use tools of the trade
• Works well as part of a team
• Takes directions well
• Able to accomplish tasks with minimal manager supervision
• Maintains composure and professionalism in difficult situations
• Utilizes technology and is able to use it when necessary to communicate with supervisors and other associates
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The work environment characteristics described here are typical of those encountered while performing the essential duties of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of standing, crouching, bending, and kneeling
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds at a time
• Must be able to work with sharp tools and power equipment
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and terrains
• Must have manual dexterity, a good sense of balance, and excellent hand-eye coordination
  

Superior Benefits Package

• PTO
• 100% Employee-Owned!
• One month Sabbatical after seven years of continuous service
• Affordable, quality medical, dental and vision insurance
• HSA with company match
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• 401k plan with company contributions
• 529e college savings plan with company contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment assistance

Centric is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.