Job description

**THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION. WORK AVAILABLE FROM JUNE-AUGUST**

Great Lakes Construction Services is looking to temporary/seasonal laborers for work in the field of selective demolition. This is a seasonal position with work available from June 12, 2023 - Mid August 2023.

No previous construction activity is needed to apply. This job is ideal for college students in need of summer employment.

We will have work available in Woodhaven, Plymouth, Westland, and Farmington starting June 12 and running through Mid August 2023.

Laborers will report to a Job Site Supervisor. This position is primarily responsible for debris removal and job site clean up/maintenance. Additional job tasks could include demolition of walls, ceilings and floors if found proficient.

Under direct supervision, this position performs routine tasks involving a variety of strenuous physical activities such as drywall/plaster removal, block wall demolition, removal of flooring, debris removal, moving materials/furniture, job site cleaning/maintenance. This position may require you to operate select power tools or equipment to be determined on a project-by-project basis.

EXAMPLE TASKS

Site clean up/maintenance

• Dumps barrels of construction debris into dumpster, or shovels dirt and rubbish into trucks
• Rakes leaves, shovels and/or removes snow and spreads salt
• Sweeps, dust, waxes, or mops floors, stairs, woodwork, walls, windows as needed

Lift/ Load/Transport materials and equipment

• Picks up and delivers equipment, supplies, mail, and materials
• Loads, unloads, wraps, stacks and otherwise prepares items for transport or for use
• Helps move heavy objects, such as stones, furniture, machinery, and construction materials

Selective Demolition (if found proficient)

• Breaks concrete and asphalt floors, driveways, curbs and sidewalks
• Performs any of a variety of tasks involving physical strength and agility, including digging holes/trenches, or operating chipping hammers, reciprocating saws, hand tools, or grinders
• Dismantles structures such as bleachers, fences, stands, backstops, guard rails
• Assists trade workers or technicians by performing simple routine tasks such as pulling nails from lumber, carrying materials, or lifting heavy components or parts

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• State issued driver’s license
• Daily access to reliable transportation

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• No previous construction activity is needed to apply.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Read and write English and to understand and follow oral instructions
• Communicate verbally and in writing
• Perform all the duties of the classification, even in inclement weather
• Work effectively as part of a workgroup/team
• Display physical strength, alertness, mechanical aptitude, and industry on the job
• Interact effectively with coworkers, leaders, and the public

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

• Work is performed indoors or outdoors, with exposure to seasonal weather conditions and varieties of people
• Work frequently involves periods of intense physical effort including lifting and operating tools and objects weighing up to 90 pounds, walking significant distances, and moving debris or other heavy objects
• Tasks and work locations may vary and change

REQUIRED SUBMITTAL INFORMATION:
The following are REQUIRED for consideration.

• Completed GLCS Application
• In-Person interview

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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