Construction Team Lead — Hands-On Project Leader

Monrovia Plants; Dayton (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Monrovia Plants is seeking a Construction Team Leader to guide the on-site crew through diverse nursery projects, coordinating tasks and delivering results with strong teamwork.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years as a Construction Craftsman, solid tools knowledge, and the ability to communicate well in a bilingual (Spanish/English) environment. Reliability, punctuality, and a willingness to learn new skills in a collaborative setting are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience as Construction Craftsman or related role.
• Ability to communicate effectively within a team.
• Willingness to learn new skills and tasks.
• Punctual, highly organized, and reliable.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is highly desirable.
• Must have basic knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Experience driving tractor, forklift or heavy equipment is a plus.
• Basic math, reading and writing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the construction coach and craftsman on capital projects across the nursery.
• Estimates equipment, tools and materials needed for the job.
• Builds, dismantles and repairs structures, walls, roofs, glass and siding.
• Coordinates assignments and leads labor to complete tasks.
• Terrace repair and maintenance as needed.
• Performs other duties to support the company mission.

Skills

Basic hand & power tools

Effective communication

Feedback oriented

Punctual & organized

Willingness to learn

Bilingual: Spanish & English

Driving heavy equipment

Math/reading/writing basics

Job description

Monrovia Plants is seeking a Construction Team Leader to guide the on-site crew through diverse nursery projects, coordinating tasks and delivering results with strong teamwork.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years as a Construction Craftsman, solid tools knowledge, and the ability to communicate well in a bilingual (Spanish/English) environment. Reliability, punctuality, and a willingness to learn new skills in a collaborative setting are essential.