CONSTRUCTION HELPER

The Construction Helper provides essential, manual, and semi-skilled support to various tradespeople and supervisors in the fabrication facility. This role is crucial for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workspace, ensuring materials and tools are ready, and assisting with general construction, assembly, and maintenance tasks for prefabricated cleanroom PODs and related structures.

Responsibilities:
Clean and prepare construction sites and shop areas by removing debris, trash, and potential hazards.
Load, unload, and transport building materials, tools, and equipment to and from work areas.
Maintain a neat and orderly job site, ensuring all tools are accounted for, cleaned, and organized at the end of each day.
Assist skilled tradespeople (e.g., carpenters, electricians, plumbers) with their duties, including holding materials, supplying tools, and performing basic tasks as directed.
Operate a variety of hand and power tools safely, such as drills, saws, and basic demolition equipment.
Assist with the assembly and installation of prefabricated cleanroom components and associated products.
Perform basic construction-related tasks, including minor demolition, digging, backfilling, or assisting with concrete work.
Strictly comply with all company safety requirements, regulations, and procedures, including the consistent use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Help set up and take down temporary structures, scaffolding, and safety barricades.
Identify safety hazards and take immediate corrective action to eliminate or minimize risks.

Working hours: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
Prior experience (1+ year) in construction, manufacturing, general labor, or a related skilled trade environment.
Familiarity with the proper use and maintenance of common manual and power tools.
Forklift certification or experience operating light construction equipment (e.g., bobcat).
Basic math skills for simple calculations and measurements (e.g., reading a tape measure).
Understanding of basic construction/job site organization and efficiency.

Education:
High School

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy materials (up to 50 lbs.) regularly and stand for long periods.
Ability to perform strenuous tasks, including climbing ladders, stooping, bending, and kneeling.
Reliable and dependable attendance record is mandatory.
Strong team player with a willingness to cooperate and assist all crew members and supervisors.
Commitment to following detailed verbal and written work instructions and procedures.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

key responsibilities

Clean and prepare construction sites and shop areas by removing debris, trash, and potential hazards.Load, unload, and transport building materials, tools, and equipment to and from work areas.Maintain a neat and orderly job site, ensuring all tools are accounted for, cleaned, and organized at the end of each day.Assist skilled tradespeople (e.g., carpenters, electricians, plumbers) with their duties, including holding materials, supplying tools, and performing basic tasks as directed.Operate a variety of hand and power tools safely, such as drills, saws, and basic demolition equipment.Assist with the assembly and installation of prefabricated cleanroom components and associated products.Perform basic construction-related tasks, including minor demolition, digging, backfilling, or assisting with concrete work.Strictly comply with all company safety requirements, regulations, and procedures, including the consistent use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).Help set up and take down temporary structures, scaffolding, and safety barricades.Identify safety hazards and take immediate corrective action to eliminate or minimize risks.

experience

1-4 years

skills

Prior experience (1+ year) in construction, manufacturing, general labor, or a related skilled trade environment.Familiarity with the proper use and maintenance of common manual and power tools.Forklift certification or experience operating light construction equipment (e.g., bobcat).Basic math skills for simple calculations and measurements (e.g., reading a tape measure).Understanding of basic construction/job site organization and efficiency.

qualifications

Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy materials (up to 50 lbs.) regularly and stand for long periods.Ability to perform strenuous tasks, including climbing ladders, stooping, bending, and kneeling.Reliable and dependable attendance record is mandatory.Strong team player with a willingness to cooperate and assist all crew members and supervisors.Commitment to following detailed verbal and written work instructions and procedures.

education

High School