Construction Laborer

THIS IS A LABORER POSITION - YOU MUST HAVE SOME BASIC CONSTRUCTION / LABORER EXPERIENCE
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New Haven Awning Co. is looking for a RELIABLE Full-Time laborer with basic constructions knowledge (familiar with installing custom canvas awnings, retractable awnings, metal canopies, and other shade products is a plus). Able to work 40+ hours a week. Ability to travel and work overtime, as necessary, to complete the work.

Efficiently and timely completes all work, provides general support to other workers and Project Manager, while adhering to quality, safety, and specifications. Maintains positive rapport with clients and installation team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Lift and attach rigid or roll-up canvas and metal awnings and solar screens onto buildings, using hand tools and/or power tools. Operate power tools and other necessary equipment to perform tasks necessary to complete awning installation to specifications. Accurately measuring and marking of installation site for frame brackets, etc. i.e. over doors, windows, store fronts. Correctly installing all products, handling all product components with proper care, including adhering to all code specifications, quality, and safety standards.

Assist preparing truck(s) for each day by ensuring necessary tools, supplies, product, and equipment have been stocked for each job scheduled that day. Project a professional image, which includes wearing company attire with logo.

Maintain a safe driving record. Be courteous to other drivers and pedestrians while driving company vehicles which are tracked. Maintain a clean and professional job site throughout installation and upon project completion. Respectfully interact with the Company Owners, Management, Installation Coordinator, Awning designers and office staff. The above duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed in this job. They should not be construed as an exhaustive listing of all job duties and responsibilities by employees so classified.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES Requires collaborative work with others in a group or team, external customers and vendors, face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams, dealing with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous people.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Basic construction knowledge - Math, reading, measuring and writing skills. Knowledge of common attachment devices. Ability to talk others to convey information clearly, effectively and in a professional manner. Project a professional image and interact positively with clients, co-workers, vendors, and others.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily installation jobs
• Arriving to shop location on time and prepared
• Loading trucks with the day’s jobs
• Installing awnings, patio covers, retractables, and other canvas shade products
• Ensuring that the job is completed with high quality standards
• Cleaning job site after completion of work
• Ensuring customers are satisfied with the final product that they receive – having them sign off on the work done
• Unloading and preparing trucks
• Must keep work trucks clean with the assistance of the other installers
• Capable of reading orders / directions and following them

Qualifications

• This position requires both mental and physical strength
• Must have a good driving record
• MUST have a STRONG WORK ETHIC
• MUST be respectable and professional
• Have at least some basic knowledge of construction
• Be capable of lifting and carrying up to 75+ pounds
• MUST have great attention to detail
• Be comfortable with speaking with customers on the job
• Experience installing / hanging awnings, retractables and other shade structures is a PLUS (but not necessary)
• Driver's License (Required)

Job Type: Full-time Pay: DOE
*********For consideration - Please submit your resume & cover letter via email********

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Overtime available
• Bonuses
• Growth opportunity! - Based on work ethic, professionalism, work quality, attitude.

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift • Day shift (typically 7am to 3:30 - 4pm) (On rare occassions - as early as 5/6am depending on project)

• Monday to Friday

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