Open Positions at Skender

Laborer

About us:      

Skender is revolutionizing how the industry builds. Rooted in our history of innovation, we are unifying design, construction, and manufacturing into a single source of truth. It all begins with a collaborative team and a culture of respect. And that allows us to deliver a client experience that's unlike any in the business.

Position:

Perform tasks involving physical labor for commercial and tenant improvement projects.  May operate hand and power tools. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris and remove waste materials. May assist other craft workers.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Perform a variety of tasks involving manual labor at construction projects
  • Maintain a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
  • Material handling and storage.
  • Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials.
  • Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Bring problems to the attention of the Project Superintendent.

Qualifications:

  • Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work.
  • Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instruction.
  • Some knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in commercial and interior projects.
  • Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
  • Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
  • Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
  • Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
  • Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.

EOE/M/F/D/V

Why Work for Skender?

Skender has been consistently recognized for its growth, strategic business strategy and outstanding commitment to employees. Recent accolades include:

» Best Places to Work | Crain's Chicago Business

» Top Contractors in America | Engineering News-Record

»Top Builders in the U.S. | Building Design + Construction

» General Contractor of the Year | Coalition for United Community Action

» Interior Contractor of the Year | Greater Chicago Food Depository

» Fast Fifty Company | Crain’s Chicago Business

» Largest Privately Held Company | Crain’s Chicago Business

» 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for | National Association for Business Resources

» Best Places to Work in Illinois | Daily Herald Business Ledger



 


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