Decorative Concrete & Hardscape Installer

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Conway (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health is seeking an experienced Concrete & Hardscape Installer to craft premium outdoor and indoor spaces. You will master decorative concrete, epoxy floors, and intricate concrete features, both residential and commercial, turning raw materials into lasting architectural finishes.

You will execute precise flatwork, formwork, and decorative applications, including metallic finishes and stone installations, in varying weather conditions and terrains.

Qualifications

• Experience in decorative concrete, epoxy floor coatings, and advanced hardscaping.
• Strong understanding of mix designs, cure times, and chemical application of stains, epoxies, and sealers.
• Proficient operation of listed equipment and safe practices.

Responsibilities

• Install interlocking pavers, natural stone, and retaining walls to industry standards.
• Implement drainage solutions to protect structural integrity.
• Build outdoor living features like fire pits, seating walls, and kitchens.
• Set precision forming and assist in pouring slabs with reinforcement, pitch, and grade.
• Execute joint cutting and finishing with power trowel techniques.
• Apply decorative finishes including microtoppings, overlays, and staining.
• Install epoxy and polyaspartic systems with metallic finishes and chip broadcasts.
• Prepare substrates with grinders/shot-blasters and verify moisture tests prior to coatings.
• Repair and restore existing concrete, addressing delamination, spalling, and cracking.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading site plans

Physical endurance

Team collaboration

Tools

Power trowels

Walk-behind grinders

Laser levels

Masonry saws

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Concrete & Hardscape Installer to bring high-end residential and commercial outdoor and indoor spaces to life. This is a hands-on craftsmanship role for a builder who takes pride in the details. From executing the perfect power trowel finish on a new slab to laying down a flawless metallic epoxy floor, you will be on the ground turning raw materials into premium architectural finishes.

Key Responsibilities

• Install interlocking pavers, natural stone, and structural retaining walls to exact industry standards.
• Implement site drainage solutions to ensure the long-term structural integrity of the installation.
• Build high-quality outdoor living features, including fire pits, seating walls, and kitchens.

Concrete Flatwork & Forming

• Set precision forming and assist in pouring slabs with a strict focus on proper reinforcement, pitch, and grade.
• Execute joint cutting and finishing techniques, including skilled power trowel operation.

Decorative Finishes & Artistry

• Apply microtoppings and self-leveling overlays to create seamless, modern surfaces.
• Execute high-level staining (acid, acetone, or water-based) and decorative stamping techniques.
• Install high-performance Epoxy & Polyaspartic systems, including intricate metallic finishes and chip/quartz broadcasts.

Technical Prep & Protection

• Perform critical substrate preparation using grinders and shot-blasters.
• Conduct and record moisture vapor emission tests (calcium chloride or relative humidity) prior to resinous coatings.
• Apply appropriate protective coatings, including acrylics, penetrating silanes, and high-wear polyurethane topcoats.

Restoration & Maintenance

• Repair and restore existing concrete, addressing issues like delamination, spalling, and cracking.
• Relevel sunken or shifted paver systems and apply professional-grade resealers.

Technical Qualifications

• Experience: Proven hands-on experience in decorative concrete, epoxy floor coatings, and advanced hardscaping.
• Material Knowledge: Strong understanding of mix designs, cure times, and the chemical application of stains, epoxies, and sealers.
• Equipment Mastery: Proficient and safe operation of power trowels, walk-behind floor grinders, laser levels, and masonry saws.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to read site plans and execute precise measurements and cuts.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to consistently lift 50+ lbs and perform physically demanding work.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying seasonal weather conditions.
• Stamina and manual dexterity required for sustained periods of fine-detail decorative work.