Laborer
Job Purpose
The Laborer is responsible for supporting construction projects efficiently and consistently while working with a team to achieve the common goal of safe, timely, and high-quality project completion.
Client goal: Complete the job on time, with quality work, and under budget KHI goals: Complete the job in a safe manner Complete the job with no / minimal re-work
Key Attributes of a KHI Employee
Can be trusted to work without supervision.
Ability to build and maintain professional, respectful relationships with clients, coworkers, and facility staff.
Sufficient Attention-to-detail to make our products/services better than our competition.
Dedicated to doing things right, the first time rather than hoping the client doesn’t find out about mistakes.
Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure one's own and others' behavior is consistent with these standards and aligned with the organization's values.
Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve the operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.
Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine their importance, urgency, and risks, and make clear, timely decisions in the best interests of the organization.
Construction Responsibilities
Assist with general construction labor on job sites.
Load, unload, move, and organize tools, materials, and equipment.
Prepare work areas and keep job sites clean and safe.
Assist with demolition, framing, mounting, and material installation.
Support skilled trades and project teams with daily tasks.
Use hand tools and power tools as needed to complete assigned work.
Help with measuring, cutting, drilling, and basic assembly.
Follow plans, instructions, and project scope to complete work to specifications.
Perform basic general labor duties as assigned.
Knowledge and abilities
Basic knowledge of construction methods, tools, and job site safety.
Ability to read plans and follow the scope of work.
Ability to recognize changes in the scope of work and communicate them appropriately.
Need to be able to use a level, wrench, reciprocating saw, portable hand saw, hammer drill, and other common construction tools.
Construction Laborers work a standard work week but may be required to work evenings and weekends to meet project milestones.
Ability to work in crouched, kneeling, or confined positions.
Preferred certifications such as OSHA 10.
Ability to lift 70 pounds.
Productivity
Stays on task throughout the day without supervision
Moves onto subsequent tasks with good communication and little/no supervision
Communication
Listens well and adheres to PM direction
Speaks up to ensure proper understanding
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with clients and situations in a professional, proactive, and productive manner.
Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
Problem Solving
Able to prioritize while solving problems:
Client & KHI goals
Trust, teamwork, attention to detail, and doing things correctly
Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
Interpersonal Relations
Able to work with KHI PM’s and leadership professionally
Able to work with clients in a professional and friendly manner
Able to relate to facility workers and patients with respect
Organizational Skills
Organize personal habits to be ready to work on time, every time.
Handle personal issues so they do not interfere with normal working hours.
Be prepared prior to work to complete jobs with no rework and minimal non-productive time.
Complete jobs in the proper sequence.
Safety
Adheres to OSHA and KHI standards without fail
Willing to help others adhere to OSHA and KHI standards
Stops jobs before they become unsafe rather than waiting until the last second.
Compensation
$18 – $23 per hour, starting, based on experience.
Benefits include Medical and 401K retirement plan.