Construction Specialist

Power Design Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits packages

Paid parental leave

Discounts on various services

Award-winning workplace culture

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Town of Florida is seeking a Construction Specialist to assist with Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) projects. This role involves material handling, site preparation, and supporting skilled trades while ensuring a safe work environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic and a commitment to safety, with opportunities for career growth in the company’s Apprenticeship Program.

Qualifications

• Prior construction or labor experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn and support multiple trades (MEP).
• Demonstrate and uphold core values such as integrity and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams with material handling on site.
• Assist with site preparation and clean-up.
• Perform basic tasks under the direction of skilled tradespeople.
• Collaborate with electricians, plumbers, and mechanical teams.
• Follow safety standards to maintain a safe worksite.
• Learn and apply basic construction techniques.
• Support project documentation needs.

Skills

Ability to perform physical tasks

Strong work ethic

Reliability

Ability to work as part of a team

Commitment to workplace safety

Job description

CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST

About the Position

Ready to build a strong future in construction? We’re looking for a Construction Specialist to keep our Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) projects organized, efficient, and productive. This person will gain hands‑on experience across several scopes, directly contribute to our success, and have the potential to join our Apprenticeship Program in the future for continued career growth.

Position Responsibilities

• Support project teams with material handling, including unloading, distributing, and staging materials on site
• Assist with site preparation and clean‑up, ensuring a safe and organized work environment
• Perform basic tasks such as trenching, pulling wire, conduit support, equipment setup, and tool handling under the direction of skilled tradespeople
• Collaborate with electricians, plumbers, and mechanical teams to provide general labor support across trades
• Follow safety standards and protocols to maintain a safe worksite for everyone
• Learn and apply basic construction techniques to prepare for growth opportunities within the trades
• Support project documentation needs such as labeling, inventory tracking, and jobsite reporting

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Prior construction or labor experience preferred, but not required (training will be provided)
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, carrying, bending, and working outdoors in varying conditions
• Willingness to learn and support multiple trades (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing)
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Commitment to workplace safety
• Demonstrate and uphold Power Design’s core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salaries offered
• Comprehensive benefits packages available, including medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, as well as Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options, short and long‑term disability plans, and 401(k) with company matching available
• Paid parental leave, paid time off, and company holidays
• Discounts on a variety of services, mental and physical wellness resources, free Care.com membership, and other perks
• Exciting, award‑winning workplace culture focused on employee appreciation, recognition, and fun

At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide

About Us

Power Design is a National Design Build Contractor, focused on innovative construction across multiple trades: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and systems technologies. Since 1989, we’ve disrupted the industry by putting next‑generation ideas to powerful, practical use because we care. We design breakthrough solutions that push the limits of what’s possible by harnessing the collaborative power of our teams to elevate experiences and empower the communities where we live and work. In an industry that tends to look back, we’re building better by staying grounded in our values, dedicated to our unique culture, and supportive of work‑life balance – making us built to last. By investing in our people and doing things differently, we’re designing what’s next.