Construction Laborer

Gypsum Floors of the Western Reserve has over 20 years in business and two locations - on the East Coast (Cleveland, OH) and West Coast (Denver, CO). Gypsum Floors of America is specialized in helping you find the solutions you need for your projects.

Position Description

Job Title: Concrete Finisher/Laborer

Salary Range: $17.00 / hour and up, based on experience/skill set

Reports to: Foreman

Shift: 1st Shift

General Description:

• Gypsum Floors of the Western Reserve is looking for several General Laborers and Concrete Finishers to join the team. Concrete finishers should know basic concrete and be able to work with all products associated with Gypsum Floors of the Wester Reserve. Prior cement experience is a plus, but not required.

Essential Job Functions:

• All activities pertaining to concrete preparation, placement, installation, finishing, and curing.
• Use of a pump to complete the pouring of the floor.
• Finisher/Laborer will install wire mesh, pour concrete, level surfaces, apply finishing techniques, and perform maintenance work.
• Finisher/Laborer will exhibit excellent knowledge of tools and equipment used in concrete work.
• Finisher/Laborer will be familiar straightedge concrete, finish concrete and rake concrete.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

Required

• Mechanically Inclined.
• Ability to travel to local job sites
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.

Preferred

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Preferred
• Proven experience working with cement/gypsum underlayment.
• Commercial driver's license a plus

Educational Requirements:
Required

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Construction Science is advantageous.

Travel Requirements:

• Yes

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit, stand, hear, and see on a constant basis.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to climb and descend stairs.
• Must be able to bend, carry, reach, push, and pull on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
• May work indoors and outdoors as needed. Exposure to heat up to 90 degrees and cold to 0 degrees.
• May work in areas where noise level is such that hearing protection is required.
• May work in areas where toxic, flammable, and hazardous materials are present.
• May be exposed to varying amounts of dust and dirt.
• Work surfaces may include concrete.
• Employee must be able to tolerate non-toxic paint odors and be able to wear a respirator as required.
• Employee must be able to operate a computer and communicate via telephone.
• Some travel to other locations, meetings and/or seminars is required

Disclaimer:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, success profile characteristics or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked for Gypsum Floors, Keene Building Products, or any of its affiliates in the past? Have you interviewed with Gypsum Floors, Keene Building Products in the past 12 months?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Concrete finishing: 1 year (Preferred)
• carpet installation: 1 year (Preferred)
• Construction: 2 years (Required)
• epoxy: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19