I’m looking for a coworker, not just an employee. It’s just me, a lone general contractor with too much work and more calls and emails every day. I have a couple dozen 5-star reviews (and nothing less than 5-stars) because I genuinely like people and like making beautiful things. I need someone to help me keep this great thing going and help more people. The hours are semi-flexible, about 20-40 hours per week depending on scheduled jobs. No weekends or evenings.
I focus mainly on smaller jobs with a split between a couple hours of handyman-type work and larger (for me) projects like bathroom or kitchen remodels, flooring installation, finish carpentry, decks, fences, and more. I do a lot of different things but rarely do any roofing, siding, masonry, concrete, or full additions.
I’m looking for a great attitude first. If it’s just going to be you and me, I’d like to enjoy working together. I keep my rating high by having a client-focused attitude, quality craftsmanship, and a clean/safe workspace. In addition to those traits, comfort with operating power tools and ability to keep up with the physical demands of the job are both crucial. There is a lot of lifting and carrying, a lot of bending and reaching, and the occasional trip up a ladder or into an attic or crawl space.
Job Responsibilities
Operate a variety of hand and power tools, including drills, saws, nail guns, and other tools in a safe and competent manner
Assist in all construction projects including tiling, framing, drywall, painting, caulking, cutting, assembling, demolition, and more
Clean and prepare work sites as needed, including loading and unloading tools and removing and properly disposing of debris and waste materials
Follow all safety procedures on the job site and report issues that may arise
Maintain a safe and clean job site by handling materials and storing them properly, picking up and removing all tools and equipment when not in use, and securing the job site on a daily basis
Load and unload construction supplies from truck and trailers
Arrive on time as scheduled to job sites throughout Kitsap County and Gig Harbor and very rarely outside of the Kitsap Peninsula
Communicate respectfully with clients throughout project
Job Skills and Qualifications
Required:
Can-do attitude and openness to learn new skills/methods
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Able to lift and carry 20-50 pounds regularly, up to 100 pounds occasionally
Able to work standing, sitting, crouching, kneeling, and reaching consistently throughout day as well as navigate occasionally uneven or debris-strewn ground
Excellent stamina, able to work 6-8 hours per day at physically strenuous work
Ability to hear, read, write, and speak fluent English
Able to work entire day without using tobacco products and stay drug/marijuana free for duration of employment; I run a tobacco/marijuana/drug free workplace
Preferred:
High school diploma or equivalent
One or more years of experience in construction
Truck or similar for occasional work-related use
Basic hand tools
Compensation:
Hourly pay starting $20-25/hr DOE with reviews and potential raises at 3 and 6 months
Paid sick leave
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