Laborer - UIC Real Estate
On-siteUtqiagvik, Alaska, United States
Job Summary
Clean and prepare construction sites, dig trenches, set braces, erect scaffolding, and perform demolition activities. Load and offload building materials, machinery, or tools to appropriate locations while operating hand and power tools. Assist with repairs and upgrades, build wooden equipment, and install glass, trim, and hardware. Replace damaged ceiling tiles, floors, and wall coverings, and perform interior drywall tasks and painting. Maintain open communication with the Field Supervisor and report incidents affecting safety, ethics, or profitability. Work independently with minimal supervision in a construction environment, adhering to OSHA rules and safety policies.
Required Qualifications
- One year of general labor experience
- 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
- 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
- Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 100lbs on an occasional basis
- Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis
- Ability to bend, squat, crouch, crawl, and kneel
- Ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps)
- Perform prolonged standing (2-3 hour intervals)
- Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, above head)
- Must have good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles
- Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment
- Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards
- Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands
- Able to utilize adequate visual skills
- Ability to work at heights above 12 while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts
- Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down
- Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers
- Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis
- Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis
- Ability to reach in all directions
- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials
- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving materials, and manipulating materials
- Ability to withstand extreme temperatures (cold and hot)
- The wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment mitigates risks associated with these conditions and is mandatory
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