Construction General Laborer for DMV Projects

Vertical Mechanical Group Inc; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertical Mechanical Group is seeking a General Laborer – Construction to support our field teams on active commercial job sites across the DMV area. This hands-on role involves material handling, site preparation, clean-up, and assisting skilled HVAC and plumbing tradespeople in a fast-paced, indoor/outdoor environment.

You must be able to lift heavy loads, work safely with PPE, follow directions, and collaborate with a construction crew.

Qualifications

• Physically demanding construction work throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry more than 50 pounds and up to 75 pounds as required.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors on active construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor duties on active commercial construction sites, including site preparation, clean‑up, debris removal, and material handling.
• Load, unload, carry, move, and distribute construction materials, tools, and equipment throughout the job site.
• Regularly perform lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and hanging of materials and equipment as required by the project.
• Independently lift and carry materials weighing more than 50 pounds, with the ability to lift up to 75 pounds when required.
• Assist skilled tradespeople, including sheet metal installers, refrigerant piping mechanics, plumbers, and other field personnel.
• Help position, hold, lift, and hang materials during installation as directed by skilled tradespeople or supervisors.
• Assist with setting up and taking down scaffolding, temporary structures, barriers, and other job‑site materials as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas and wear required PPE at all times.

Job description

Vertical Mechanical Group is seeking a General Laborer – Construction to support our field teams on active commercial job sites across the DMV area. This hands-on role involves material handling, site preparation, clean-up, and assisting skilled HVAC and plumbing tradespeople in a fast-paced, indoor/outdoor environment.

You must be able to lift heavy loads, work safely with PPE, follow directions, and collaborate with a construction crew.