Construction Worker - Building Repair

Morton Buildings Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$500 quarterly retention bonus

ESOP

Excellent medical/dental/prescription

Life Insurance

Training bonus

Safety incentives

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Bad weather pay

401K

Job summary

Morton Buildings, Inc. in Michigan is seeking a Construction Service Crew Member to join a field team repairing buildings while promoting a positive customer experience. The role involves reading plans, completing repairs (doors, roofs, windows, siding), and working safely in varied weather with 9–10 hour shifts during peak season.

Bonus opportunities include a $2000 first-year bonus and a $500 quarterly bonus during the first year. Requires travel up to 20% and ability to lift up to 100 pounds.

Qualifications

• Building construction (post-frame), carpentry or framing experience preferred (on the job or in school)
• Willingness to participate in and complete a training program
• A valid driver’s license is preferred
• Available to work 9–10 hours during peak construction season
• Ability to take direction
• Produce quality work efficiently
• Agree to comply with all safety processes and procedures
• Willingness to maintain and operate construction tools safely and properly
• Ability to operate specialized safety equipment efficiently and effectively
• Standard weight-lifting requirements – 50 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 100 pounds
• Capable of working in a physically demanding environment and at various heights (up to 40 feet)
• Possess good communication skills – both written and verbal
• This position requires 20% travel, which includes overnight travel possibly up to two weeks at a time

Responsibilities

• Follow Morton Buildings safety and construction procedures consistently
• Read, understand and build according to construction plans
• Repair buildings per plans: doors, roof, windows, siding, footings, framing
• Operate construction hand tools and equipment safely
• Adapt to a flexible schedule and weather conditions
• Work in a physically demanding environment with lifting
• Collaborate with crew in a safe, productive environment
• Adapt to different repairs and think creatively
• Troubleshoot or problem solve
• Willing to advance
• Help organize materials and plan for daily activities

Skills

Communication

Reading plans

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Tools

Construction hand tools

Job description

Description

Morton Buildings, Inc. is the industry leader in post-frame construction. We have been in business for 120 years and have more than 10 manufacturing, fabrication, and shipping plants servicing over 100 construction centers nationwide. Each year across America thousands of new buildings sport the familiar Morton M.

Job Overview

The Construction Service Crew Member is an active member of a team repairing building projects that provide a positive construction experience for the customer. This position plays an important role in helping the construction team promote a positive attitude, set and meet goals, and achieve company objectives.

Bonus! Earn an additional $2000 your first year. New crew members receive an additional $500 bonus every quarter during their first year of employment with Morton Buildings. These bonuses are subject to all applicable withholding taxes.

Job Description

• Learn, keep current with and apply the Morton Buildings safety and construction procedures, methods, and standards to every building, everyday
• Demonstrate the ability to read, understand and build according to construction plans
• Efficiently execute tasks needed to complete a quality building (repairing) including but not limited to: sliding door, walk door and window replacement, roof repairs, sky light replacement, rotten post and splashboard repairs, gutters and downspouts, and general building maintenance such as digging and installing footings, framing walls and roof structures, installing windows, entry and other doors, installing various siding and roofing materials including hi‑rib steel, shingles, wood and other siding materials, mortarless masonry units, finishing with metal and wood trims
• Operate construction hand tools and other specialized equipment safely, efficiently and effectively
• Display an ability and willingness to adapt to a flexible work schedule and work in various types of weather conditions (hot and cold)
• Exhibit an ability to work in a physically demanding environment including high climbing and heavy lifting of objects
• Work with other crew personnel in a safe, organized, productive and enjoyable work environment treating everyone with dignity and respect
• Be able to adapt to different types of repairs and think outside the box
• The ability to troubleshoot or problem solve
• Willing to advance
• Help organize materials and plan for daily activities

Qualifications

• Building construction (post‑frame), carpentry or framing experience preferred (on the job or in school)
• Willingness to participate in and complete a training program
• A valid driver’s license is preferred
• Available to work 9‑10 hours during peak construction season
• Ability to take direction
• Produce quality work efficiently
• Agree to comply with all safety processes and procedures
• Willingness to maintain and operate construction tools safely and properly
• Ability to operate specialized safety equipment efficiently and effectively
• Standard weight‑lifting requirements – 50 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 100 pounds
• Capable of working in a physically demanding environment and at various heights (up to 40 feet)
• Possess good communication skills – both written and verbal
• This position requires 20% travel, which includes overnight travel possibly up to two weeks at a time

Benefits

• $500 quarterly retention bonus for the first year of employment
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Excellent medical/dental/prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Training bonus
• Safety incentives
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bad weather pay
• 401K Opportunity

Salary is $21.00 to $23.00 per hour based on experience.

Our construction crew positions are eligible for three years of progressive pay increases based on experience, required training, and attendance.

Equal Opportunity

Morton Buildings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug‑Free Workplace. All candidates offered employment will be subject to a pre‑placement test which does include a drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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