Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!
The Building People, LLC seeks General Laborers to perform a variety of routine manual and physical work tasks in support of government facility construction and maintenance projects. The General Laborer supports a wide range of physical duties including assisting skilled tradespeople, operating power equipment, and performing general site support tasks. The key requirement for this position is that duties are physical in nature and directly support facility operations and project execution.
Required Experience & Skills
Physical fitness and ability to perform sustained manual labor including standing, walking, bending, carrying, and liftingAbility to safely support and assist plumbers, electricians, and skilled tradespeople on facility projectsAbility to operate common hand tools and power equipment as directedDemonstrated reliability and commitment to safety in a physical work environmentAll personnel must obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Level 3) security clearance.
Preferred Experience & Skills
Prior experience in construction, facilities maintenance, or a similar manual labor environmentFamiliarity with basic safety practices on construction and maintenance project sitesPrior work experience on federal government facilities or similar controlled environments
Required Education
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) preferred; or demonstrated ability to perform required physical tasks
Preferred Education
Vocational or trade school training in a construction or facilities-related disciplineOSHA 10-Hour Construction or General Industry certificationOur positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.
Additional Information
Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:
Medical & RxDentalVisionFlexible Spending Accounts401(k) Retirement PlanLife Insurance/AD&DLong Term Disability and Short-Term DisabilityPaid Time OffHoliday Pay
All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
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General Laborer
The Building People · Washington, DC