What are the responsibilities and job description for the Skilled Laborer / Foreman Trainee — Steady Local Work position at HK Build Co.?
Summary:
HK Build Co. is looking for a reliable, hardworking Skilled Laborer / Foreman Trainee to join our growing general contracting team. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on construction, remodeling, handyman, carpentry, painting, maintenance, or general labor experience who wants steady local work and the opportunity to grow into a leadership role.
The right candidate does not need to be a fully experienced foreman today, but should be dependable, organized, coachable, and interested in learning how to eventually run small jobs, manage job-site tasks, communicate with customers, and help keep projects moving efficiently.
This is a hands-on field position with room to grow for the right person.
Description:
HK Build Co. is looking for a dependable Skilled Laborer / Foreman Trainee to support residential and light commercial projects throughout the North Pittsburgh area. We are a growing general contracting company focused on quality workmanship, clear communication, and professional job-site management.
This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys hands-on construction work but also wants to grow beyond basic labor. The ideal candidate will assist with daily job-site tasks while learning how to plan work, coordinate materials, communicate with team members, and eventually lead smaller projects or portions of larger jobs.
Day-to-day work may include general remodeling, repairs, carpentry support, drywall patching, painting prep, flooring support, light demo, exterior repairs, deck/fence work, punch-list items, material runs, customer communication, and job-site cleanup.
We are looking for someone who shows up on time, takes pride in their work, communicates well, and wants to build a long-term role with a local company.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting with residential remodeling, repairs, and general construction projects
- Supporting carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, exterior repair, and punch-list work
- Loading, unloading, organizing, and tracking tools and materials
- Keeping job sites clean, safe, and professional
- Following direction from ownership, project leads, or senior team members
- Learning how to plan daily tasks and keep work moving efficiently
- Communicating professionally with customers when needed
- Helping identify material needs, job-site issues, and next steps
- Taking ownership of assigned tasks and completing work to a quality standard
- Growing into the ability to lead small tasks, small crews, or smaller jobs over time
We take pride in clean, high-quality work and are looking for someone who does the same.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is:
- Reliable, punctual, and professional
- Experienced with hands-on construction or maintenance work
- Comfortable using basic hand and power tools
- Interested in growing into a leadership role
- Organized and able to think ahead
- Able to take direction and learn quickly
- Comfortable communicating with customers and coworkers
- Physically able to lift materials, work on ladders, and be on their feet throughout the day
- Respectful of customers’ homes and job sites
- Looking for steady local work with room to grow
Requirements
- Reliable transportation required
- Valid driver’s license required
- Prior construction, remodeling, handyman, painting, carpentry, maintenance, landscaping, or skilled labor experience preferred
- Basic hand tools preferred, but not required for the right candidate
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs as needed
- Must be comfortable working indoors and outdoors
- Must be able to commute to job sites around North Pittsburgh / North Side Pittsburgh
- Must be dependable, coachable, and willing to learn
Nice to have Skills: Basic carpentry, trim work, drywall repair, painting, flooring, light framing, deck/fence repair, door/hardware adjustments, bathroom/kitchen remodel support, and reading basic plans.
Pay:
$20–$35/hr based on experience.
Higher pay may be available for candidates with strong construction experience, leadership potential, and the ability to manage tasks without constant supervision.
Opportunity to grow into a lead role - the main driver of this hire.
Location:
North Side / North Hills of Pittsburgh (local work only)
www.hkbuildco.com
If you take pride in your work and want to be part of a solid crew, reach out.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
NOTE: Allison Park, PA is the address used. This is simply a central location of our work.
Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Construction: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Allison Park, PA 15101 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $35