General Laborer

Nichols Construction INC is a professional Maine General Contractor located in the Bangor, Maine region. Established in May 2005, Nichols Construction has quickly grown into one of Maine’s most respected providers of construction management services. From Maine commercial construction to Maine residential construction and Maine municipality construction, Nichols Construction delivers expert services that are on-time, on budget, and true to scope.

We are proud to provide commercial, residential and municipal construction services to the state of Maine. We have worked extremely hard to solidify our reputation as a premier provider of construction services in the state. Our project management methodology, dedication to safety, and attention to quality detail, sets us apart from most other companies in the industry. We understand that each region in Maine is unique, and we strive to provide solutions that compliment those regions. We are an active member of The Associated General Contractors of America and proudly serve the following Maine regions: Bangor, Presque Isle, Millinocket, Calais, Machias, Skowhegan, Farmington, Waterville, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Belfast, Augusta, Auburn, Brunswick, and Portland.

We are looking for Laborers to execute a variety of tasks with minimal supervision in a safe and efficient manner. As a laborer, you will be responsible for assisting our Carpenters with any carpentry or construction-related project. You will prepare surfaces, hang drywall, frame stairs and mow lawns. You should possess basic math skills and work well in a team environment. Since you will need to use various tools, including power saws and drills, basic knowledge of construction techniques is essential. You must be able to lift heavy objects such as furniture and equipment to move them. As a Laborer, your main goal will be to help us finish all types of projects on time and without delay.

Responsibilities:

• Handle a variety of daily tasks in the residential and commercial construction environment.
• Load and unload necessary materials on to or from the job site (e.g. perform manual labour).
• Do any necessary tasks asked of you and taught to you by the superintendent or team members
• Cleaning up job site

The Ideal Candidate will:

• have the Ability to read and write
• possess Drivers License or Ability to get to the job site
• have Great punctuality and timeliness
• Maintain a professional appearance and represent Nichols Construction professionally
• possess basic math knowledge and skills
• possess basic knowledge of construction and tool use
• be willing to learn and grow
• be an effective communicator
• have the ability to work alone as well as part of a team
• be self-motivated

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Nichols Construction, Inc. adheres to and follows the CDC recommended Covid-19 guidelines.

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check?
• Would you be willing to work overtime if required?
• Are you willing to work throughout the Winter?

Experience:

• Construction: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road