Laborer - UIC Real Estate

UIC Alaska • Barrow, AK

18h • Onsite

About The Position

UIC Real Estate seeks a General Laborer. The individual will perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. This position is responsible to clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, perform demolition activities, and clean up rubble, debris and other waste materials. Will identify and load/offload building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May assist other craft workers.

Requirements

• Proficient with all hand and power small tools.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures.
• Must be willing to work safely and follow all company policies.
• Knowledge/awareness of safety issues.
• Ability to perform duties and operation of tools of the trade in strict compliance with OSHA rules.
• Must maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and complete assigned daily tasks.
• Must be able to follow directions.
• Work well within a team setting.
• Ability to interact with both co-workers and clients in a courteous and professional manner.
• One year of general labor experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with repairs and upgrades to commercial and residential units.
• Builds, repairs, and installs counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, building framework, and trim.
• Install glass in windows, doors, and partitions.
• Replace damaged ceiling tiles, floor tiles, and wall coverings.
• Build cabinets and other wooden equipment as requested.
• Perform interior dry wall tasks and paint interior walls.
• Install items such as window shades, window blinds, curtain rods, wall fans, door and locking hardware.
• Maintain open and responsive communication with the Field Supervisor, and report any incident, situation or activity that may affect the Corporation’s ability to operate safely, ethically, and profitably.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed