General Laborer

The Building People; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People, LLC is seeking General Laborers to support government facility construction and maintenance projects in Washington, D.C. The role involves performing a variety of routine manual tasks, assisting skilled tradespeople, and operating power equipment.

Ideal candidates should be physically fit and able to handle sustained manual labor. A High School Diploma or GED is preferred, and candidates must maintain a Public Trust security clearance. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Needed physical fitness and ability to perform sustained manual labor tasks.
• Reliability in a physical work environment is essential.
• Prior experience in construction or facilities maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine manual and physical work tasks.
• Assist skilled tradespeople in construction and maintenance projects.
• Operate power equipment and perform general site support tasks.

Skills

Physical fitness for manual labor

Ability to assist skilled tradespeople

Operating hand tools and power equipment

Commitment to safety

Ability to maintain a Public Trust security clearance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational or trade school training

Tools

Common hand tools

Power equipment

Job description

Location: United States, D.C., Washington

The Building People, LLC seeks General Laborers to perform a variety of routine manual and physical work tasks in support of government facility construction and maintenance projects. The General Laborer supports a wide range of physical duties including assisting skilled tradespeople, operating power equipment, and performing general site support tasks. The key requirement for this position is that duties are physical in nature and directly support facility operations and project execution.

Required Experience & Skills

• Physical fitness and ability to perform sustained manual labor including standing, walking, bending, carrying, and lifting
• Ability to safely support and assist plumbers, electricians, and skilled tradespeople on facility projects
• Ability to operate common hand tools and power equipment as directed
• Demonstrated reliability and commitment to safety in a physical work environment
• All personnel must obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Level 3) security clearance.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Prior experience in construction, facilities maintenance, or a similar manual labor environment
• Familiarity with basic safety practices on construction and maintenance project sites
• Prior work experience on federal government facilities or similar controlled environments

Required Education

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) preferred; or demonstrated ability to perform required physical tasks

Preferred Education

• Vocational or trade school training in a construction or facilities-related discipline
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction or General Industry certification

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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