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Construction Laborer

Common Ground Construction

Department: Common Ground Construction Reports to: Construction Project Manager

Weekly Hours: 40 Exempt/Non-exempt: Non-exempt

Date Reviewed: February 2025

Reviewed By: Housing Development and Construction Director

Position Overview:

The Construction Laborer is an employee of Common Ground Construction, a premier social enterprise construction company, a subsidiary of One Roof Community Housing. The Construction Laborer assists Carpenters with all aspects of construction work.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the construction crew on work sites.

o Assist with preparation of the work site for construction activities.

o Review scope of work with the Carpenter to determine needed materials and tools.

o Pick up and deliver materials and tools as needed.

o Perform construction work including, but not limited to, demolition, insulating and air sealing, window installation, drywall installation, finish carpentry, landscaping, etc.

Complete administrative responsibilities for projects including processing of receipts.

Supervision Received: The Construction Laborer is supervised by the Common Ground Project Manager who assigns the Laborer to job sites and reviews performance. Carpenters will coordinate specific construction tasks.

Supervision Exercised: None.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Education, credentials, and experience:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Valid driver's license with good driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

Attention to Detail: Ensures information is complete and accurate and follows up to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.

Equipment Operation and Maintenance: Safely operates and maintains heavy machinery, power tools, company vehicles and other construction equipment according to the employee handbook.

Continuous Learning: Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.

Intercultural Competence: The ability to function effectively across cultures, to think and act appropriately, and to communicate and work with people from different cultural backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

Education, credentials, and experience:

Associate or bachelor's degree in a trade, construction or construction management.

Previous experience in the construction field.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

Adaptability: Readily considers new approaches and adapts quickly to change.

Communication: Delivers clear, effective communication and takes responsibility for understanding others.

Initiative: Identifies opportunities and issues and proactively acts and follows through on work activities to capitalize or resolve them.

Physical requirements and work environment

Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions on an occasional basis.

Regularly walk and climb on uneven surfaces, ladders, and stairs.

The work is performed on construction work sites with frequent exposure to dirt, dust, dampness, construction debris, extreme temperatures, construction noises, fumes and odors from construction materials.

Hours of work and required travel

Core business hours are Monday-Friday between 07:30 a.m. - 04:00 p.m.

Regular travel within the greater Duluth area for construction/renovation site work.

Access to reliable transportation and personal auto insurance..

Tools and equipment used

Basic Proficiency in MS Office, email and use of the Internet.

Operate hand/or power tools.

One Roof's Mission: One Roof Community Housing provides a dynamic spectrum of housing development and services so that everyone in our community has the opportunity to attain safe and stable homes. Our mission and programs serve to make home a better place. That's why we make it as easy as possible for people in Duluth and the surrounding communities to rent, purchase, renovate, maintain, and keep a home for as long as they like. We offer a range of services including affordable rental and homeownership opportunities, homeownership counseling, home renovation lending & down payment assistance, resources and support for positive tenant landlord relations, and a Tool Lending Library.
Common Ground Construction was created by One Roof Community Housing in 2004 to focus on the acquisition and rehabilitation of their projects. For homes renovated through One Roof's Community Land Trust program, Common Ground Construction manages or performs all necessary improvements to ensure quality and durability. We also provide bids for the general public, offering expert services in window replacements, exterior doors, decks, kitchens, and bathroom remodels. Financing is available through One Roof Community Lending if needed.