Position: Construction General Laborer
Reports To: Construction Field Lead / Company Management
Employment Type: Hourly
Schedule: Based on project and company workload
Travel Required: Yes – In-State and Occasional Out-of-State
Position Summary
Structure Point Contracting LLC is seeking a dependable and hardworking Construction General Laborer to assist with construction, demolition, property stabilization, site preparation, cleanup, material handling, and general property-improvement work.
This is a hands-on field position supporting the Construction Field Lead and other members of the Structure Point Contracting team.
The General Laborer will work on a variety of construction and redevelopment projects and should be comfortable performing different tasks depending on the needs of the project.
Work may include active construction sites, vacant properties, occupied buildings, commercial properties, residential properties, redevelopment projects, and buildings undergoing stabilization or renovation.
The ideal candidate is dependable, physically capable, willing to learn, able to follow direction, and comfortable working as part of a small construction crew.
Primary Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Assist with demolition and removal of existing building materials.
- Load, unload, move, and stage construction materials.
- Remove construction debris and maintain clean work areas.
- Assist with work-site stabilization.
- Assist with boarding, temporary protection, weatherproofing, and securing work areas.
- Prepare spaces before subcontractors and construction crews arrive.
- Install temporary floor, wall, and surface protection.
- Assist with basic carpentry and framing.
- Assist with drywall removal, installation, patching, and preparation.
- Perform painting, surface preparation, and touch-up work.
- Assist with basic fixture removal and replacement.
- Remove cabinets, flooring, trim, fixtures, doors, and other materials during demolition.
- Sweep, clean, and organize construction areas.
- Assist with final project cleanup and turnover.
- Help prepare spaces for inspections, tenants, contractors, or occupancy.
- Move tools and equipment throughout job sites.
- Assist with receiving deliveries.
- Organize construction materials and storage areas.
- Assist with loading and unloading company vehicles.
- Transport materials, tools, and equipment when authorized.
- Perform basic landscaping, exterior cleanup, or property-maintenance work when required.
- Complete punch-list items under the direction of the Construction Field Lead.
- Perform other general construction and property-related tasks as assigned.
Working With the Construction Field Lead
The Construction General Laborer will typically work under the direction of a Construction Field Lead.
The Field Lead may assign daily responsibilities based on project priorities.
The General Laborer is expected to:
- Arrive on time and prepared to work.
- Follow instructions provided by the Field Lead.
- Ask questions when instructions are unclear.
- Complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Properly use company tools and equipment.
- Communicate when a task has been completed.
- Identify problems or unsafe conditions and report them to the Field Lead.
- Assist other team members when their assigned work is completed.
- Maintain a professional attitude around property owners, tenants, subcontractors, vendors, and other construction personnel.
This position does not require the employee to independently manage a construction project or crew.
Construction Cleanup & Site Organization
Keeping work sites clean and organized is an important part of this position.
Cleanup responsibilities may include:
Before Construction
- Remove unnecessary materials from work areas.
- Move furniture or building contents when directed.
- Install floor or surface protection.
- Prepare demolition and construction areas.
- Stage tools and materials.
During Construction
- Remove debris.
- Sweep and clean work areas.
- Keep walkways and access points clear.
- Organize materials.
- Assist subcontractors and field staff with moving materials.
- Maintain designated debris and disposal areas.
After Construction
- Complete final cleanup.
- Remove temporary protection.
- Remove construction debris.
- Organize leftover materials.
- Prepare spaces for inspections.
- Prepare areas for tenant occupancy or project turnover.
Demolition Responsibilities
General Laborers may regularly assist with demolition work.
Tasks may include:
- Removing drywall.
- Removing flooring.
- Removing ceiling materials.
- Removing cabinets and casework.
- Removing doors and trim.
- Removing plumbing or electrical fixtures after they have been properly disconnected.
- Removing non-structural framing when directed.
- Carrying demolished materials to dumpsters or designated disposal areas.
- Separating reusable or salvageable materials.
- Cleaning demolition areas.
Employees must follow instructions regarding what materials can and cannot be removed.
Structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hazardous-material, or other specialized work must not be performed unless specifically authorized and appropriate for the employee's qualifications.
Property Readiness & Slow-Period Work
Construction workloads may vary from week to week.
When active construction assignments are lighter, General Laborers may be assigned to property readiness, maintenance, cleanup, organization, or company backlog work.
Assignments may include:
- Property cleanup.
- Painting and touchups.
- Minor drywall repairs.
- Debris removal.
- Cleaning storage areas.
- Organizing construction materials.
- Organizing company tools and equipment.
- Cleaning company vehicles.
- Moving materials between properties.
- Preparing vacant spaces.
- Cleaning mechanical or utility areas.
- Exterior cleanup.
- Removing abandoned materials.
- Preparing upcoming construction areas.
- Assisting with inventory.
- Staging materials for future projects.
- Completing punch-list items.
- Assisting with routine building-maintenance work.
Employees should understand that assignments may change based on the needs of Structure Point Contracting and its active projects.
Tools & Equipment
General Laborers should be comfortable using common construction tools and equipment.
Depending on experience and assignment, this may include:
- Tape measures.
- Hammers.
- Pry bars.
- Levels.
- Utility knives.
- Screwdrivers.
- Cordless drills and impact drivers.
- Circular saws.
- Reciprocating saws.
- Shop vacuums.
- Hand trucks and carts.
- Demolition tools.
- Ladders.
- Other basic construction equipment.
Structure Point Contracting will provide or make available specialized and project-specific equipment as necessary.
Employees are responsible for properly caring for company tools and reporting damaged or missing equipment.
Travel Requirements
This position may require travel between Structure Point Contracting projects throughout Illinois and occasionally outside Illinois.
Employees must be comfortable with:
- Traveling between construction sites.
- Working at different locations from week to week.
- Riding in company vehicles to job sites.
- Driving company vehicles when authorized.
- Transporting construction materials and equipment.
- Staying near an out-of-town job site when required.
Some projects may require overnight travel for up to five consecutive days.
For approved overnight travel:
- Hotel accommodations are paid for by the company.
- A meal stipend/per diem is provided.
- Approved travel time is paid in accordance with company policy and applicable wage laws.
- Mileage reimbursement is provided when an employee is approved or required to use their personal vehicle for company business.
Physical Requirements
This is a physically demanding position.
Employees must be able to:
- Regularly lift and carry at least 60 pounds.
- Load and unload construction materials.
- Carry construction debris.
- Push and pull equipment or materials.
- Stand and walk for extended periods.
- Bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and climb.
- Safely use ladders.
- Work in unfinished spaces.
- Work indoors and outdoors.
- Work in varying weather conditions.
- Perform demolition and other physically demanding construction activities.
- Work around dust, noise, construction debris, and active construction operations.
Required Qualifications
Candidates should:
- Be dependable and regularly report to work as scheduled.
- Be willing to perform physical construction work.
- Be willing to perform demolition and cleanup.
- Be capable of following verbal and written instructions.
- Be willing to learn basic construction skills.
- Work effectively as part of a team.
- Be comfortable working under the direction of a Field Lead.
- Understand the importance of keeping construction sites clean and organized.
- Be able to safely use basic hand and power tools.
- Be willing to travel when required.
- Be able to work at different job sites depending on company needs.
- Have reliable transportation to designated work locations or company meeting points.
Construction experience is preferred but may not be required for candidates who demonstrate a strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn.
Role Expectations
The Construction General Laborer is expected to be someone the Field Lead can rely on to:
Show up prepared, follow instructions, work safely, stay productive, take care of tools and materials, and help the crew complete the day's objectives.
Success in this position includes:
- Being dependable.
- Maintaining good attendance.
- Working safely.
- Completing assigned tasks.
- Maintaining clean job sites.
- Taking care of company equipment.
- Being willing to learn.
- Supporting other crew members.
- Maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
- Being flexible as project needs change.
Employees who demonstrate strong construction ability, leadership, independence, and reliability may have opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and advance into positions such as Construction Field Lead.
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
