What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Labor Lead position at SPAR Group?
Overview
General Labor Lead Travel. Lead. Build the Future.
Are you ready to lead remodel projects across the Midwest and Northeast? SPAR, a leader in retail construction and merchandising, is hiring General Labor Leads to join our dynamic overnight reset and remodel team. This is your opportunity to combine hands-on construction work with team leadership while traveling extensively and building a long-term career with competitive pay and full benefits.
About The Role
As a General Labor Lead, you'll supervise a 3–5 person team on high-impact remodels at big box home improvement stores. This role is 100% travel-based — you'll be on the road for extended periods, working across multiple states and leading projects involving heavy steel racking, shelving, fixtures, store resets, and general construction-related tasks.
You'll spend weeks or months at a time servicing projects outside of your home state while helping ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to plan.
If you're a reliable problem-solver who enjoys physical work, thrives in fast-paced environments, and is looking for a pathway into construction leadership, we want to hear from you.
Why Join SPAR? Certification-to-Career Track
Start at $21/hour during training. Upon successful certification, get promoted to General Labor Lead with a full-time salary of $52,000/year, plus benefits.
Extensive Travel
This role is made for road warriors — expect to be continuously assigned to projects outside your home state.
Travel Perks
General Labor Leads are on a career path toward District Operations Manager and other field leadership opportunities.
Shift Schedule
Overnight Shifts: Monday through Friday, 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Key Responsibilities
This is more than just a job — it's a stepping stone to a long-term career in retail operations, construction, and field leadership. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, hit the road, and lead from the front, APPLY NOW!
SPAR Marketing Force partners with national retail stores to manage new store setups, store resets, and full-scale remodel projects throughout the United States.
the road, and lead from the front, APPLY NOW!
SPAR Marketing Force partners with national retail stores to manage new store setups, store resets, and full-scale remodel projects throughout the United States.
SPAR provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SPAR complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SPAR expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of SPAR’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge
General Labor Lead Travel. Lead. Build the Future.
Are you ready to lead remodel projects across the Midwest and Northeast? SPAR, a leader in retail construction and merchandising, is hiring General Labor Leads to join our dynamic overnight reset and remodel team. This is your opportunity to combine hands-on construction work with team leadership while traveling extensively and building a long-term career with competitive pay and full benefits.
About The Role
As a General Labor Lead, you'll supervise a 3–5 person team on high-impact remodels at big box home improvement stores. This role is 100% travel-based — you'll be on the road for extended periods, working across multiple states and leading projects involving heavy steel racking, shelving, fixtures, store resets, and general construction-related tasks.
You'll spend weeks or months at a time servicing projects outside of your home state while helping ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to plan.
If you're a reliable problem-solver who enjoys physical work, thrives in fast-paced environments, and is looking for a pathway into construction leadership, we want to hear from you.
Why Join SPAR? Certification-to-Career Track
Start at $21/hour during training. Upon successful certification, get promoted to General Labor Lead with a full-time salary of $52,000/year, plus benefits.
Extensive Travel
This role is made for road warriors — expect to be continuously assigned to projects outside your home state.
Travel Perks
- All hotel accommodations provided
- Meal per diem, tolls, and approved expenses covered
- Mileage reimbursement
General Labor Leads are on a career path toward District Operations Manager and other field leadership opportunities.
Shift Schedule
Overnight Shifts: Monday through Friday, 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and support a 3–5 person team on overnight retail remodel projects
- Perform and oversee general labor tasks related to store remodels and resets
- Remove and replace damaged steel racking and shelving systems
- Reconfigure pallet racking and cantilever tower systems
- Install fixtures, displays, and store signage according to project plans
- Read and execute store layouts, schematics, and blueprints
- Ensure safety, quality, and compliance standards are met on every project
- Maintain project timelines and communicate progress effectively
- Perform physical work, including lifting up to 50 pounds and climbing ladders as needed
- Travel extensively and adapt to changing project locations and schedules
- Prior construction, carpentry, remodel, installation, warehouse, or general labor experience required
- Previous team lead, crew lead, foreman, or supervisory experience preferred
- Comfortable working at heights up to 20 feet
- Ability to travel extensively and work overnight shifts
- Experience reading blueprints, schematics, or store layouts
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic reporting systems
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to perform physically demanding work in a fast-paced environment
- Must own basic hand tools, including a mechanic set, gloves, and utility knife
- Reliable transportation required; valid driver's license preferred
- Steel-toe boots required
- Professional appearance and commitment to workplace safety
This is more than just a job — it's a stepping stone to a long-term career in retail operations, construction, and field leadership. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, hit the road, and lead from the front, APPLY NOW!
SPAR Marketing Force partners with national retail stores to manage new store setups, store resets, and full-scale remodel projects throughout the United States.
the road, and lead from the front, APPLY NOW!
SPAR Marketing Force partners with national retail stores to manage new store setups, store resets, and full-scale remodel projects throughout the United States.
SPAR provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SPAR complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SPAR expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of SPAR’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge
Salary : $52,000