Finisher

Blackwood of DC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Blackwood of DC is a commercial concrete contractor seeking a Finisher to join its team. The role involves forming, finishing, and detailing concrete surfaces across projects in DC/MD/VA. Candidates should be prepared for outdoor work, heavy lifting, and a flexible schedule.

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401k plan. The company emphasizes rock solid performance and hands-on learning in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of related experience and/or training.
• Possess Valid ID
• Ability to read and use a tape measure and apply associated math skills.
• Understanding of geometry concepts.
• Ability to carry out mathematical calculations such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
• Must be able to exert heavy physical effort up to 70 pounds.
• Able to kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, climb or crawl.
• Work outdoors with exposure to weather and dust/noise.
• Flexible schedule including early, late, and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Create Forms.
• Set bulkhead or edge forms.
• Set rails for paving, sidewalks, and/or curbs.
• Finish concrete.
• Flatten and consolidate concrete surfaces with bullfloat, trowel, and other tools.
• Retime concrete surface and edges with straight edge.
• Finish concrete with trowel, broom, or burnish techniques.
• Patch and repair concrete as needed.
• Trim and slip form concrete curbs.
• Finish structural steps and set lines/benchmarks.

Skills

Concrete finishing

Tape measure reading

Mathematics basics

Physical stamina

OSHA 10 trained

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA 10 certification

Tools

Bullfloat

Trowel

Screed

Laser level

Level / transit

Job description

Blackwood of DC - Urgent Finisher Opportunity!

Are you looking for a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can grow your skills in the construction industry? Do you want to learn from highly skilled professionals while contributing to exciting projects? If so, Blackwood of DC is the place for you!

As a Finisher at Blackwood of DC, you will be part of a team that prides itself on delivering “Rock Solid Performance” in commercial concrete contracting. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience and develop your skills in a rewarding and fun environment. Enjoy benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401k plan!

Main Responsibilities:

• Creates Forms
• Sets bulkhead or edge forms.
• Sets rails for paving, sidewalks, and/or curbs.
• Finishes Concrete
• Flattens and consolidates concrete surface with bullfloat, flat check rod (most commonly used) and channel float.
• Re-straights and flattens concrete surface by using a scraping straight edge.
• Uses hard toweling and floating to finish concrete.
• Uses trowel to hit or trowel edges (mostly hand work)
• Cuts control joints by marking and jointing concrete.
• Operation of walking and riding machines including magic screed.
• Apply finally concrete surface finish by using a broom, float, hard trowel, or burnish finish (including use of wood tools.)
• Uses board to flatten edge.
• Repairing or finishing concrete using epoxy/latex.
• Patching and rubbing concrete.
• Trimming and slip forms for concrete curbs.
• Finishes structural steps.
• Sets string line.
• Sets benchmarks.
• Uses laser and shot pin instruments, level, transit, and optical level

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess Valid ID
• Ability to carry out mathematical calculations such as
• proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Understand the basic concepts of geometry.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure and apply associated math skills.
• Must have the ability to exert heavy physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, climb or crawl.
• Ability to tolerate heights without fear.
• Ability to maintain balance.
• Work involves exposure to outside weather conditions and dirt, dust, fumes, and/or loud noises.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, sometime early, late, and weekend as needed.
• OSHA 10 trained
• Documented training in PPE, fall prevention/protection, scaffolding, excavation, small power tools ladders.
• Rigger/Signal Person cert card preferred
• CPR/First Aid Certification preferred

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity for professional growth and development
• Supportive and enthusiastic work culture
• Hands-on experience with various construction projects

Blackwood of DC is a commercial concrete contractor serving clients in DC, MD and VA since 2003. The company’s services include CIP Concrete, Structural Upgrades, Building Renovations, Site Concrete and Hardscapes.
Blackwood of DC is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) headquartered in the District of Columbia. Locally owned and operated, Blackwood offers its clients “big company” production with all the customer service and attention of a small company. We pride ourselves on delivering “Rock Solid Performance” on every project.