Skilled Construction Laborer — Renovations, Additions & New Builds
Red Clay Renovation is a growing renovation and construction company handling home remodels, additions, and (soon) new home builds in the Lee, Montgomery, Elmore and Tallapoosa Counties (Alabama). We're looking for a reliable, multi-skilled construction laborer who can work across trades and take real ownership of getting a job done right.
We need someone willing to accomplish all parts of a renovation project from finish work to general labor.
What you'll do:
- Support renovation and restoration projects by performing carpentry, framing, caulking, trim carpentry, and tile and flooring installation
- Paint and prep surfaces, drywall patching
- Install electrical fixtures (ceiling fans, lights) and plumbing fixtures (toilets, faucets)
- Install appliances
- Assemble cabinets and furniture
- Operate power tools and hand tools safely to perform tasks such as cutting, drilling, and fastening materials
- Assist with carpentry and finish work
- Handle demo, debris haul-off, jobsite cleanup, pressure washing and supply runs
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and inspecting tools and equipment regularly
- General labor and whatever else keeps a project moving
- See below for a more comprehensive list
What you need to bring:
- Hands-on experience across several of the tasks above (we'll train on the rest if you've got the right foundation)
- Your own reliable transportation — required
- Your own basic hand tools — required
- Mechanical knowledge related to construction tools and equipment operation
- A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to show up on time, every day
- Ability to lift [50] lbs, work on your feet, and handle the physical demands of a jobsite whether it's an interior or exterior project
Nice to have:
- Experience reading plans or working from a punch list
- Valid driver's license [and clean driving record]
- References from past contractors or homeowners
Compensation & schedule:
- $20.00 - $26.00 per hour, based on experience [or: depending on skill level]
- Full-time, Monday–Friday [8:00am - 4:00pm], willingness to be flexible and also work on weekends if needed
- Pay structure: 1099 / independent contractor
To apply: Reply through Indeed with a short summary of your experience and the types of work you're most comfortable with. Tell us about a recent project you're proud of and send photos of past work if you have them.
This opportunity is perfect for motivated individuals eager to gain comprehensive construction experience across multiple trades while contributing to impactful developments. We move fast and value people who do the same. If you're dependable, thrive in an active setting, and take pride in your work, we want to hear from you!
Other Required Tasks (including but not limited to):
- Clearing work areas of brush, trees, and debris prior to construction.
- Erecting temporary structures, such as scaffolding, bracing, or barricades.
- Performing manual demolition of walls, flooring, or small structures using hand and power tools.
- Installing surface protection: Laying down Ram Board, rosin paper, or drop cloths on finished floors and stairs prior to paint, staining or other work.
- Dust containment: Erecting temporary dust barriers (like ZipWall systems) and sealing off doorways or HVAC returns with plastic sheeting.
- Staging setup: Setting up cutting stations, mixing areas, and tool staging zones outside or in designated safe areas (e.g., the garage) to minimize interior mess.
- Loading and unloading construction materials from delivery trucks.
- Tracking inventory of materials and alerting the site manager when supplies are running low.
- Surgical tear-outs: Carefully removing drywall, plaster, or flooring down to the studs or subfloor without damaging underlying plumbing or electrical lines.
- Fixture and finish removal: Detaching baseboards, crown molding, doors, and cabinetry (often keeping them intact for reuse or donation).
- De-nailing: Pulling leftover nails, screws, and staples from exposed framing and subfloors to prep for the carpenters.
- Material staging: Unloading deliveries and carrying heavy materials (drywall sheets, lumber, tile boxes, appliances) up stairs and into the specific rooms where they will be installed.
- Hardware runs: Picking up mid-day material shortages or hardware orders.
- Inventory management: Breaking down cardboard boxes from new fixtures and organizing delivered materials so they don't create a bottleneck on site.
- Prep work: Scraping floors, applying basic primers, or taping seams before the primary drywallers or painters arrive.
- Mixing: Preparing small, continuous batches of thinset, grout, or mud for tile setters and finishers.
- Extra hands: Holding long pieces of trim, drywall, or cabinets in place while the lead carpenter levels and fastens them.
- Drywall Patching: Taping, mudding, and sanding minor drywall damage, old electrical box holes, or dings from the demolition phase.
- Pre-Paint Prep: Caulking seams along trim, baseboards, and built-ins, and filling/sanding nail holes on new woodwork.
- Priming: Applying primer coats to raw drywall, fresh wood trim, or heavily patched areas to prepare for the final finish coats.
- Standard Painting: Executing basic interior painting tasks, including rolling large wall sections and cutting in around ceilings and baseboards.
- Exterior Finishing: Painting or staining exterior elements like fences, decks, or replacement siding planks.
- Blocking and Backing: Installing dimensional lumber blocking between framing studs for future cabinet mounting, grab bars, or heavy fixtures before drywall goes up.
- Simple Framing: Framing non-load-bearing partition walls, building out closets, or framing in bathroom niches.
- Basic Trim Installation: Measuring, cutting, and installing standard baseboards, shoe molding, or simple window and door casings.
- Cabinet & Fixture Assembly: Unboxing and assembling flat-pack cabinetry, shelving units, or vanities to prepare them for final installation by the lead carpenter.
- Hardware Installation: Installing basic interior door hardware (knobs, hinges, strike plates), bathroom towel bars, and basic shelving brackets.
- Siding & Decking Repair: Replacing damaged exterior siding boards, replacing deck planks, or installing basic exterior trim.
- Continuous debris removal: Bagging up plaster, tile, and drywall dust throughout the day and transporting it to the on-site dumpster or trailer.
- Daily site resets: Performing a mandatory end-of-day sweep and vacuum of the active work zone and any pathways used through the home.
- Hazard mitigation: Sweeping for stray nails, screws, and sharp debris, and ensuring tools and cords are safely wrapped up at the end of the shift.
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
