We are seeking an experienced Concrete & Hardscape Installer to bring high-end residential and commercial outdoor and indoor spaces to life. This is a hands-on craftsmanship role for a builder who takes pride in the details. From executing the perfect power trowel finish on a new slab to laying down a flawless metallic epoxy floor, you will be on the ground turning raw materials into premium architectural finishes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Hardscaping & Drainage Construction
- Install interlocking pavers, natural stone, and structural retaining walls to exact industry standards.
- Implement site drainage solutions to ensure the long-term structural integrity of the installation.
- Build high-quality outdoor living features, including fire pits, seating walls, and kitchens.
2. Concrete Flatwork & Forming
- Set precision forming and assist in pouring slabs with a strict focus on proper reinforcement, pitch, and grade.
- Execute joint cutting and finishing techniques, including skilled power trowel operation.
3. Decorative Finishes & Artistry
- Apply microtoppings and self-leveling overlays to create seamless, modern surfaces.
- Execute high-level staining (acid, acetone, or water-based) and decorative stamping techniques.
- Install high-performance Epoxy & Polyaspartic systems, including intricate metallic finishes and chip/quartz broadcasts.
4. Technical Prep & Protection
- Perform critical substrate preparation using grinders and shot-blasters.
- Conduct and record moisture vapor emission tests (calcium chloride or relative humidity) prior to resinous coatings.
- Apply appropriate protective coatings, including acrylics, penetrating silanes, and high-wear polyurethane topcoats.
5. Restoration & Maintenance
- Repair and restore existing concrete, addressing issues like delamination, spalling, and cracking.
- Relevel sunken or shifted paver systems and apply professional-grade resealers.
Technical Qualifications
- Experience: Proven hands-on experience in decorative concrete, epoxy floor coatings, and advanced hardscaping.
- Material Knowledge: Strong understanding of mix designs, cure times, and the chemical application of stains, epoxies, and sealers.
- Equipment Mastery: Proficient and safe operation of power trowels, walk-behind floor grinders, laser levels, and masonry saws.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to read site plans and execute precise measurements and cuts.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to consistently lift 50+ lbs and perform physically demanding work.
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying seasonal weather conditions.
- Stamina and manual dexterity required for sustained periods of fine-detail decorative work.
