Construction Assistant

2 weeks ago


Valparaiso, United States Olthof Homes Full time

**Construction Assistant (entry-level position) for Porter county**

**Compensation and benefits - **$15 per hour starting wage. Comprehensive group health insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401k retirement plan with company match

**Summary**: Responsible for miscellaneous clean up and construction tasks outside of trade partner duties.

**Duties, responsibilities & expectations**:
Essential Job Functions:

- Assist construction manager with punch list
- Assist customer care manager with 30-day and 1-year customer care check ups
- Assist with general tasks as assigned by construction manager
- Maintains a clean job site: sweep, picks up all debris, tools and equipment
- Load and unload construction materials when needed
- Operate, move, and care for construction equipment (power washer, generator, ladder)
- Occasional digging of holes and trenches in preparation of job site construction
- Life heavy loads up to 50 lbs
- Perform physical activities such as climbing, lifting, walking, stooping and handling of materials
- Maintains and cleans truck
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities

**Minimum education, experience & knowledge**:

- Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required
- Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving history
- Knowledge about residential home construction is an advantage but not required
- Must be handy with tools
- Ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks
- Ability to work in all weather
- Must be available to work from 7 am to 5 pm Monday thru Friday

**Additional attributes desired**:

- Self-starter, motivated, ability to work with mínimal oversight, willing to follow directions closely, punctual, reliable

**Job Requirements**:

- Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting up to 50 lbs, walking, shoveling, stooping, and handling of materials
- Climb to heights and conduct work with proper safety restraints

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

- Valparaiso, IN: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Multiple locations



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