Multi-Trade Construction Generalist

R. C. Stevens Construction Company; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in New York is seeking individuals for various construction-related roles. Candidates are expected to perform tasks across carpentry, concrete, painting, and flooring, with a strong focus on safety and mechanical knowledge. This role calls for excellent communication skills and the ability to manage tasks independently under pressure. Applicants should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and must possess a valid state driver’s license. A drug-free workplace policy is followed, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must have general knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and safety practices.
• Good understanding of mechanical blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Knowledge of the proper use of safety equipment and tools.
• Welding experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift, pull, and push materials up to 50 lbs.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction-related activities in carpentry, concrete, painting, flooring, and demolition.
• Conduct facility maintenance as needed.
• Respond to and handle assignments and instructions from supervisor.
• Complete projects unsupervised, with troubleshooting abilities.

Skills

General knowledge of building codes

Understanding of mechanical blueprints

Strong customer service skills

Ability to communicate clearly

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

R. C. Stevens Construction Company is the Southeast’s construction industry leader in industrial process with specialization in food/beverage, manufacturing, healthcare, and growing government markets. Incorporating our core values of quality, innovation, and integrity in all we do, we provide design-build services, general contracting and construction management to our clients and partners. R. C. Stevens is a Cianbro Company. Cianbro is one of the highest-ranked contractors in the United States and is one of the largest open-shop, 100% employee-owned construction companies.

We are seeking an experienced Construction Generalist, with plumbing experience, who will be performing construction-related activities, which may include operating a variety of hand and power tools. The ideal candidate will be dependable, trustworthy, results-driven, hard-working, and be able to demonstrate extraordinary attention to safety, the discipline to work independently, as well as work collaboratively with the R. C. Stevens Team Members and Customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform construction-related activities in areas of carpentry, concrete, painting, flooring, and demolition, etc.
• Perform facility maintenance as needed.
• Respond to and handle assignments and instructions given by supervisor.
• Complete projects unsupervised and unassisted and have the ability to troubleshoot to get activity completed.
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

• Must have general knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and safety practices.
• Must have a good understanding of mechanical blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Must have knowledge of the proper use of safety equipment and tools associated with work activities (use of hand tools, power tools, hoists, jacks).
• Welding experience is a plus.
• Repeat various motions with wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Be able to climb and balance on ladders, stand, and/or sit for prolonged periods at a time.
• Be able to lift, pull, and push materials and equipment up to 50 lbs. occasionally to complete assigned job tasks following appropriate safety procedures.
• Strong customer service skills along with good verbal and reading skills including the ability to read and apply manufacturer’s instructions and to clearly communicate with customers, suppliers, and other R. C. Stevens’ Team Members.
• Punctuality along with schedule flexibility is critical. Must be able to work under pressures of time, a non-standard schedule, weather, backlog constraints, and around the schedule needs of R. C. Stevens’ customers.
• Drug-Free Workplace Program / Background Checks required.
• A valid state driver’s license and driving history that meets company standards is required.
  
  

R. C. Stevens is an employee-owned, tobacco-free, equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on marital status, race, color, creed, gender, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, veteran status, union affiliation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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