Building Concrete Carpenter/ Concrete Finisher/ Concrete Working Foreman

Kinsley Construction • Hagerstown, MD

93d

About The Position

Kinsley Construction is expanding its Building team out of our Hagerstown, MD location and seeking experienced professionals for multiple roles: CONCRETE CARPENTER, CONCRETE FINISHER, and CONCRETE WORKING FOREMAN. The Concrete Carpenter is responsible for constructing, repairing, and installing building frameworks and fixtures using wood and other materials, requiring physical labor on construction sites. The Concrete Finisher is tasked with setting concrete forms, operating finishing equipment, and installing rebar or mesh, with a minimum of 3 years of experience required. The Concrete Working Foreman is a leadership role overseeing concrete construction projects, requiring hands-on experience and strong decision-making skills.

Requirements

• Basic math skills to properly measure for the number of materials needed.
• Knowledge of use with nails, screws, staples, and adhesives as well as various hand and power tools such as circular saws, nail guns, sanders, tape measures, squares, levels, brooms etc.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs and moving whole body such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling of materials.
• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods and sometimes in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
• Must have transportation to get to assigned job sites.
• Must be reliable to get to work on time, ready with all tools to do a day of good work.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in finishing concrete is required.
• Must be able to operate rider trowels.
• Previous experience with carpentry and/or concrete work.
• Capacity to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Physical fitness for tasks involving climbing, lifting, balancing, and handling materials.
• Possession of reliable transportation for reaching assigned job sites.
• Skill in using a variety of hand and power tools.
• Capability to work in unfavorable weather conditions for extended periods.
• Previous experience directing a workforce is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass DOT pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening.
• Must be willing to travel out of town for some jobs and some may require overnight stay.
• Must have extensive experience with horizontal concrete and vertical concrete.

Responsibilities

• Handling of wood, plastic, and other material.
• Install windows, doors, cabinets, flooring and other various fixtures.
• Clean and prepare construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards and ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Familiarity with bracing, scaffolding and temporary structures.
• Works on concrete foundations.
• Hang and finish drywall.
• Installs acoustic ceilings.
• Follow blueprints and building plans.
• Inspect and replace damaged framework or other structures and fixtures.
• Construct building frameworks- both metal and wood- including walls, floors, and door frames.
• Check and set concrete form for proper construction alignment.
• Operate a concrete rider trowels and walk-behind machines.
• Install reinforcing rebar or mesh wire as needed.
• Spread, level, and smooth concrete using various tools such as straight edges, vibra screeds, walk behind and ride on trowel machines and hand trowels.
• Effectively lead, manage, and motivate crews of 3 to 6 individuals.
• Plan and schedule for necessary manpower, tools, materials, and equipment needed to complete the job.
• Responsible for completing daily timesheets and maintaining daily logs.
• Ensure job sites are safe by implementing safe work practices.
• Ensure job sites and work practices follow OSHA rules and regulations.
• Effectively delegate responsibilities and individual tasks to crew members.
• Oversee and train new crew members.
• Communicate and report job status effectively.
• Utilize instruments for precise layout as needed.
• Communicate and interface with clients maintaining Kinsley’s reputation as first-rate contractor.
• Read drawings, plans, and blueprints, and conveying this information to others.
• Identify and research adequate resources, labor, and equipment, to complete projects efficiently.
• Operate general construction equipment such as skid steers, excavators, telehandlers, etc.
• Set complex forms ensuring correct and high-quality finished product.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Single and Family Medical Insurance/Dental/Vision.
• Short/Long Term Disability.
• Life Insurance.
• 401K Plan with company match.
• (9) paid holidays.
• Up to (20) days PTO.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• A company committed to safety, quality, and integrity in all projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees