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Skilled Tradesman - General Construction
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What they do
A Construction Helper or Worker works at construction sites and projects. Works as a skilled trades worker such as bricklayer, carpenter, painter, electrician or mason, or operates construction equipment.
$45,260 / year median in Virginia
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Skilled Tradesman
- General Construction First Onsite
- US•3.
4 Richmond, VA Job Details Full-time $25
- $30 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Cell phone reimbursement 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Project reporting Construction project reporting Construction material handling Equipment setup (production tasks) Maintaining an organized workspace Serving clients Commercial building drywall installation projects Project documentation Equipment installation Building finishing Unloading Maintenance painting Mid-level Fire restoration High school diploma or GED Renovation painting Expense reports Construction industry experience Emergency response Environmental protocols Stocking Clean workspace maintenance Safety standard operating procedures Environmental safety protocols Renovation drywall installation projects Demolition Full Job Description A Day in the Life of a Skilled Tradesman As a Skilled Tradesman, you provide a variety of restoration and disaster recovery services when sub-contractors aren't an option, ensuring quality workmanship on projects for First Onsite clients.
You assist with administrative tasks such as daily field reports, crew sheets, and tracking expenses for projects, but you also provide the physical labor to get things done
- from painting to installing, taping, and texturing drywall to installing both interior and exterior finishes.
You are the muscle for building, construction, and demolition sites and may even participate in mitigation activities, such as water extraction, mold remediation, emergency board-ups, or tarping roofs. Whether loading/unloading materials, machinery, and tools or cleaning and preparing, you maintain safety at all times and adhere to Environmental, Health, and Safety protocols. You don't hesitate to help the team wherever and whenever you're needed, as you are willing to travel and are available for emergency/after-hours/weekend calls. You are providing a positive experience to clients during their time of need, and your hard work provides reassurance that First Onsite is the only restoration partner they'll ever need. You take pride in what you do every day and are thrilled to be part of a team that supports and encourages your professional growth and development.
Responsibilities:
Assist with mitigation activities, including water extraction, fire and mold remediation, light demolition, emergency board-ups, and equipment setup Maintain vehicles, tools, and job sites cleaned, stocked, and ready for rapid response Support daily project operations by completing documentation, tracking expenses, and communicating updates to leadership Perform physical labor on restoration, construction, and demolition sites, including loading materials and preparing safe work areas Utilize basic construction skills such as painting, drywall installation/patching, texturing, and interior finish work Follow all Environmental, Health, and Safety protocols while working in potentially hazardous environments or disaster sites Be flexible with overtime, weekend work, 24/7 emergency response, and potential travel as needed
Experience & Education:
Possess or willingness to obtain a Water Mitigation Certificate within 1 year Restoration experience, preferred (will train) Construction experience, preferred High school diploma or equivalent