General Laborer - Construction

Vertical Mechanical Group Inc•Sterling, VA

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About The Position

Vertical Mechanical Group (VMG), an HVAC and Plumbing company serving the DMV area, is hiring a General Laborer to support field operations on active commercial construction sites. The role provides hands-on assistance to construction teams and skilled HVAC and Plumbing tradespeople with material handling, site preparation, clean-up, demolition, and installation support. It is a physically demanding, field-based position performed indoors and outdoors in varied construction environments and weather conditions, including heat and cold.

Requirements

Ability to perform physically demanding construction work throughout the workday.
Ability to regularly lift and carry more than 50 pounds and independently lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to perform repetitive lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and hanging or positioning materials.
Ability to work on active construction sites throughout the DMV area.
Ability and willingness to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and climate conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
Comfort working around construction equipment, tools, elevated work areas, uneven surfaces, dust, noise, and other typical construction-site conditions.
Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a construction team.
Strong commitment to workplace and job-site safety.
Dependable attendance and punctuality.
Willingness to assist multiple trades and perform various labor-related duties based on project needs.

Responsibilities

Perform general labor on active commercial construction sites, including site preparation, clean-up, debris removal, and material handling.
Load, unload, carry, move, and distribute construction materials, tools, and equipment throughout job sites.
Lift, carry, push, pull, and hang materials and equipment as required by projects.
Participate in team lifts for larger or heavier materials and equipment.
Assist sheet metal installers, refrigerant piping mechanics, plumbers, and other field personnel.
Help position, hold, lift, and hang materials during installation as directed by skilled tradespeople or supervisors.
Assist with setting up and taking down scaffolding, temporary structures, barriers, and other job-site materials.
Participate in demolition activities and job-site clean-up.
Operate basic hand tools and construction equipment under appropriate supervision.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
Follow VMG and job-site safety requirements and wear required personal protective equipment.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support project needs.