What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Assistant (entry-level) position at Olthof Homes?
Construction Assistant (entry-level position) for Indianapolis Area, Westfield, Brownsburg & Plainfield, IN
Compensation and benefits - $16 per hour starting wage. Comprehensive group health insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401k retirement plan with company match
Summary: Responsible for miscellaneous clean up and construction tasks outside of trade partner duties.
Duties, responsibilities & expectations:
Essential Job Functions:
- Assist construction manager with punch list
- Assist customer care manager with 30-day and 1-year customer care check ups
- Assist with general tasks as assigned by construction manager
- Maintains a clean job site: sweep, picks up all debris, tools and equipment
- Load and unload construction materials when needed
- Operate, move, and care for construction equipment (power washer, generator, ladder)
- Occasional digging of holes and trenches in preparation of job site construction
- Life heavy loads up to 50 lbs
- Perform physical activities such as climbing, lifting, walking, stooping and handling of materials
- Maintains and cleans truck
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Minimum education, experience & knowledge:
- Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required
- Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving history
- Knowledge about residential home construction is an advantage but not required
- Must be handy with tools
- Ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks
- Ability to work in all weather
- Must be available to work from 7 am to 5 pm Monday thru Friday
Additional attributes desired:
- Self-starter, motivated, ability to work with minimal oversight, willing to follow directions closely, punctual, reliable
Job Requirements:
- Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting up to 50 lbs, walking, shoveling, stooping, and handling of materials
- Climb to heights and conduct work with proper safety restraints
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Plainfield, IN 46168 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Plainfield, IN 46168: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16
