Restoration Laborer - Entry Level

Summary

Perform tasks with field team members, including Restoration, Waterproofing, and Expansion Control services. Most tasks require hand and power tools such as chipping hammers, grinders, saws, and various applicators. Working from elevated spaces is common and includes being comfortable on and safely operating mobile equipment such as telehandlers, swing stages, and a variety of aerial lifts such as scissors, telescopic booms, and articulated knuckle booms.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work as two to five-person teams to deliver quality services.
• Properly maintain all equipment and tools so that they are in a safe and reliable working condition.
• Restoration

Block and brick installation, as well as replacement / repair.

Install chemical-resistant liners.

Emergency repairs

Required Experience, Education, and Qualifications

Preferred education and experience

Benefits

Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include :

Perks associated with this role.

Our goal is to offer an unparalleled career progression that is not precisely pre-determined; rather, it builds on the teammate's strengths, interests, and pursuits as the individual gains experience, grows, and develops in their career. You would be hard-pressed to find another ENR Top 6 Commercial Concrete Company that parallels Kent Companies.

Work Environment / Physical Demand

This position works in a typical construction site environment. This position requires long periods of standing and should be able to lift 80 pounds.

Position type, travel, and expected hours of work.

This is a full-time field position; travel will occur in and around Grand Rapids job sites. Typical hours will range from 45-50 hours per week and are subject to change. This role requires occasionally working night and weekend hours based on construction schedules.

Office Location

130 60th Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548

About Kent Companies

Kent Companies is a full-service concrete contractor with expertise in commercial and industrial concrete construction, mixed-use construction, multi-family housing, and a full range of concrete-related specialties. Every Kent Companies project is marked by our four distinctive Hallmarks of Service : Safety, Productivity, Quality, and Customer Service. We believe in providing challenging work, opportunities for professional development, and industry-leading compensation packages. And it's all wrapped in a culture built on values and integrity. We deliver on our promises.

About our West Michigan Restoration Division :

Our West Michigan Restoration Division provides various services, large or small, to protect new construction and extend the life of existing buildings and structures. These services include brick installation and repair, joint sealants, tuckpointing, and more. We go beyond surface-level reconditioning to maintain historical integrity in all applications - adding beauty and strength to our projects.

Learn more about our restoration services here :

https : / / www.kentcompanies.com / our-work / services / specialty-services / building-restoration /

Why join our West Michigan Restoration Division?

The West Michigan Restoration Division has helped revitalize Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our building restoration and waterproofing services have performed work on historic structures, hospitals, apartment buildings, churches, and more! If you enjoy working on a variety of small projects, like unique challenges and enjoy a great work-life balance, our team is for you!

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.

EEO Statement

At Kent Companies, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Kent Companies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices and personnel actions, including but not limited to hiring, recruiting, promotions, performance evaluations, termination, and compensation decisions.

The Company will strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees will be treated equally in regard to recruitment, employment, promotions, demotions, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, leaves of absence, and layoffs. The Company will further ensure that its management staff is aware of the Company's commitment to this policy and each member understands their individual role in the process of administering this plan.

Kent Companies will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.