Construction Laborer

Lycoming-Clinton Counties Commission for Community Action (STEP), Inc. has been serving the community for 60 years! As part of the Community Action Network, STEP has a long history of providing programs to support needs identified through its Community Assessment. Being a part of STEP, makes youpart of something much bigger - people helping peopleand building stronger communities!

Do you have experience in residential construction? If so, you might be a good fit for our crew!

Summary Description

This is a multi-faceted position requiring the individual to perform tasks and assignments across a broad range of new and rehabilitation-related construction projects with an assigned work crew and/or in conjunction with Construction Supervisors allocated to the project.

Why work for us?

• You’ll have steady, year-round work.
• You’ll typically end your workday at 3:30pm and enjoy your weekends off.
• You’ll have health insurance that could cost you nothing, depending on which plan you choose.
• You’ll have the benefit of saving for your retirement, from day one, with a company match of up to 5%.
• You’ll have all the tools and safety equipment you need at no cost to you.
• You’ll see the how the work you do helps people every day.

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PAY RATE: $20.19 per hour

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• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); and,
• Minimum of two years of experience or technical training in construction, building trades, or other related discipline sufficient to demonstrate a thorough understanding of construction techniques such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, physical plant maintenance, or any combination of education and experience, sufficient to demonstrate possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Upon conditional offer of employment, the individual shall submit to a pre-employment process to be medically approved to wear a respirator, per the Program’s Respirator Protection Plan;
• As part of on-going employment, complies with an annual process to be medically approved to wear a respirator, per the Program’s Respirator Protection Plan;
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, with the daily availability of a vehicle carrying adequate insurance;
• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI Clearance current within 90 days of employment; and a Motor Vehicle Record check; and,
• Clear speaking voice and the mental and physical ability to perform essential job functions without any health restrictions, including the ability to sit, stand, be capable of climbing extension ladders, working at heights, lifting a maximum of sixty pounds unassisted and one hundred pounds assisted, working in restricted areas such as crawlspaces and attics for long periods of time, and wearing safety equipment as required by OSHA.

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must obtain a passing grade in all courses required of a Retrofit Installer Technician by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development; within 18 months of hire.

STEP, Inc. offers a generous benefits package:

Flexible health insurance options to fit YOUR needs

Agency-paid dental, vision, and life insurance

403(b) retirement savings with generous employer match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA) options

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Long-Term Sick Leave

Paid holidays

Optional flexible benefits