Seasonal Laborer

Looking for an exciting and rewarding career in commercial construction? Christman Facility Solutions is looking to hire a Seasonal Laborer to join our trades division in our Grand Rapids region. We are open to candidates without a High School Diploma/GED or experience.

What You Will Do:

As a Laborer, your primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

1. Must be able to lift, carry, pull or push objects weighing 50-85 lbs.
2. Must understand safety rules and tool/equipment instructions.
3. Must maintain jobsite cleanliness, removing any safety hazards and following material disposal protocol.
4. Identify safety hazards for you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
5. Must be able to kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, climb or crawl.
6. Able to tolerate heights without fear.
7. Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time, reach for, handle or manipulate items for work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, wet).
8. Must maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with federal, state and local standards.
9. Must pass any skills tests as required by the jobsite.
10. Must be able to read and understand safety rules, instructions in the use and maintenance of tolls and equipment.
11. Due to varied conditions, must know the hazards and understand the safety requirements of each job, and must wear the appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the company's safety policies for every situations
12. Must be able to consistently display positive and cooperative attitude while being given direction.
13. Must perform additional related duties, as directed.
14. Seasonal position of limited duration, expected to be 2-3 months with the potential to extend up to 6 months.

Work Environment

Work is generally is completed outside on a construction site, renovating occupied facilities such as hospitals, labs, nursing homes, etc. The position is often exposed to sounds and loud noises, such as construction equipment. The job requires they wear protective equipment when on the construction site (hardhats and safety glasses). Temperature and conditions may vary depending on the weather and conditions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, tolerate heights, and able to talk and hear other employees talking. The employee must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.

Expected Hours of Work

This is a seasonal position of limited duration.

Travel

Must have reliable transportation. Must be willing to travel 60 miles a day dependent on project location relative to where the employee lives.

Required Education and Experience

1. There are no minimal educational requirements.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Minimum one (1) year of experience in a field or laborer commercial construction position.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies (Unsolicited Resumes): The Christman Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our applicant tracking system, website, or to any Christman employee/affiliates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Christman employees or its' affiliates will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly. Christman will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume without an executed agreement and assigned to a specific search.

The Christman family of companies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.