Lead Construction Technician

ZipRecruiter; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Construction Technician to join their dynamic team. This role requires a seasoned professional with at least 10 years of experience across various trades, including carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. You will be responsible for overseeing projects, ensuring quality workmanship, and mentoring new technicians. The ideal candidate will thrive in diverse environments, from clean to heavily contaminated job sites, and will demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills. If you are ready to take on a leadership role and make a significant impact in the construction field, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in construction or specific trade is required.
• Must own and use hand and power tools common to the work.

Responsibilities

• Perform demolition work, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical tasks.
• Supervise crews and assist in onboarding new technicians.

Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

CRBR Software

Job description

Job Description

Salary: $32-$38 DOE

CRBR is looking for Leaders! The Lead Construction Technician is responsible for having Journeymen knowledge or 10 years experience in all trades including carpentry, tiling, painting, framing, roofing, and dry wall to light plumbing and electrical. This position will perform all trades in the construction, repair and maintenance of structures and perform related work as required. This person has mastered working with extreme precision, timeliness, and delivering exceptional services. This position can problem solve out in the field and can work as a partner in onboarding and training all new employees. As the Reconstruction Technician III, you are a pro in the business and Superintendents can lean on you to supervise some crews. This position makes you eligible to apply for an exempt-level management position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Completes demolition work including demolishing and disposing of walls, appliances, countertops, sinks, cabinets, and flooring.
2. Completes temporary Emergency Services such as Roof Tarps and Board Ups.
3. Completes carpentry work including repairing cabinets, replacing cabinet fronts, installing molding and baseboard, installing doors, installing countertops, building walls, replacing doorknobs and cabinet catches, installing door locks, installing window screens, and installing smoke detectors.
4. Installs thermostats and appliances including garbage disposals, dishwashers, and window air conditioning units.
5. Completes electrical tasks including installing light fixtures and replacing light switches and outlets.
6. Completes plumbing work including installing sinks, faucets, and toilets to specified measures.
7. Completes quality work to patch/repair, texture, and paint walls.
8. Master in drywall.
9. Cleans affected building common areas near work areas by vacuuming and wiping surfaces.
10. Works safely at all times by using protective equipment, following all safety precautions, and keeping work area neat and organized.
11. Takes responsibility for all company-owned tools and supplies by monitoring tool usage and utilizing lock boxes to secure tools overnight.
12. Updates jobs daily using CRBR software.

Qualifications:

• Must have 10 years experience in Construction or specific Trade.
• Own and use hand tools or power tools common to the type of work we do.
• Must have vehicle to haul own tools/supplies.
• Works diligently when independent.
• Can work with no supervision, and supervise others on the same job.
• Knows how to problem solve issues in the field.
• Ability to partner with new technicians to educate and support them.
• Can manage large jobs.
• Has understanding of company day-to-day such as budgets and scheduling.
• Ability to complete paperwork timely.
• Can manage a calendar and time manage appropriately.
• Working knowledge of mobile applications including email, video and photo messaging, calendars and electronic timekeeping.
• Ability to be on-call and maintain great attendance.
• Available for overtime.
• Works daily adhering to company safety standards.
• Communicates effectively to deliver exceptional customer service.

Models the CRBR Core Values:

• Respect: Success through honoring ourselves and others.
• Integrity: A foundation cemented in doing it the rite way.
• Teamwork: Promoting uniformity while inspiring individualism.
• Excellence: Delivering WOW through service.

Work Environment:

Jobsites may vary from very clean environments to very dirty environments or other unsanitary conditions. Protective gear is available for use and is required on some heavily contaminated work sites. The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Please note that this position could never be performed remotely. Willingness to work in environments that may involve exposure to dust, smoke, debris, mold, asbestos, or other hazardous materials, often in varying weather conditions.

Physical Demands:

Heavy work: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ascends/descends ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Maintain balance in all situations. Push, pull and frequently carry objects such as tools, materials, and equipment. Stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Stand and walk for long periods of time. Coordinate movement with eyes, hands, fingers, and feet. See and hear well with or without correction to avoid safety hazards to themselves and others.

Mental and Cognitive Requirements:

Attention to Detail: Precision in following restoration protocols, and ensuring work meets safety and quality standards.

Time Management: Efficiently prioritizes tasks and manages time to stay on schedule, even in fast-paced environments. Must be able to meet deadline requirements. Must be able to arrive on time to jobs/office.

Adaptability and Resilience: Capacity to handle unexpected changes, such as additional damage discovered, and work under pressure in emergency or time-sensitive situations.

Communication Skills: Clear communication with team members, project managers, and sometimes clients, to relay progress, issues, or safety concerns.

Emotional Resilience: Ability to handle potentially challenging environments, including distressed clients and high-stakes projects, while maintaining professionalism.