Demo

Construction General Laborer

Enfield Enterprises LLC
Ballston Spa, NY Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/18/2027

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable and versatile Skilled Construction Laborer with hands-on experience in general construction, carpentry, and handyman services. In this role, you will do more than just move materials; you will actively participate in building, remodeling, and repair tasks. You will work alongside a skilled crew to execute carpentry projects, perform structural repairs, and ensure job sites run efficiently and safely.

Core Responsibilities

  • Carpentry & Framing: Assist with rough and finish carpentry, including measuring, cutting, and installing wood framing, drywall, subfloors, trim, and cabinetry.
  • Handyman & Maintenance Repairs: Perform various property maintenance tasks such as patching drywall, basic hardware installation (doors, locks, windows), minor painting, and minor plumbing or electrical fixtures swaps.
  • Tool & Equipment Operation: Safely and proficiently operate a wide range of hand and power tools, including circular saws, miter saws, drills, nail guns, and grinders.
  • Site Preparation & Cleanup: Clear debris, set up staging areas, erect scaffolding, and maintain a highly organized, safe work environment.
  • Material Management: Read blueprints or sketches to calculate material needs, verify deliveries, and efficiently stage materials for active projects.
  • Safety Adherence: Maintain strict compliance with OSHA guidelines and wear all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Position Requirements

  • Proven Experience: Minimum of 1–3 years of verifiable experience in general construction, residential remodeling, carpentry, or professional handyman work.
  • Carpentry Skills: Solid understanding of wood properties, measuring accuracy, and standard carpentry framing or finishing techniques.
  • Physical Strength & Stamina: Ability to stand, kneel, and bend for long shifts and regularly lift up to 75 lbs.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot minor repair and building challenges on the fly.
  • Reliability & Transport: Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel between varying job sites.
  • Experience on Federal Property preferred.

Education & Certifications

  • Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent trade school background.
  • Certifications (Preferred): OSHA 30-Hour construction safety certification is a major plus.

Pay: $20.00 - $60.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $60

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Construction General Laborer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Construction General Laborer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$32,288 - $43,091
Income Estimation: 
$40,018 - $53,233
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Construction General Laborer jobs in the Ballston Spa, NY area that may be a better fit.

  • Mount Valley Foundation Services Clifton, NY
  • Do you take pride in hands ‑ on work that delivers results you can see and stand behind? At Groundworks, North America's leader in foundation solutions, ou... more
  • 7 Days Ago

  • PuroClean of North Albany Round Lake, NY
  • About Us PuroClean is a veteran-owned, locally operated emergency restoration company. We help homeowners and businesses recover from water, fire, mold, an... more
  • 23 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!