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59% STARs in role.
Job Title: Construction Laborer
Job Description
This role involves performing demolition, general labor, and site cleanup on commercial construction projects, with a strong focus on school buildings during the summer. You will remove building components, handle and dispose of materials safely, and help maintain clean, organized work areas while working in hot conditions and staying active throughout the day.
Responsibilities
- Perform demolition tasks, including removing walls, ceilings, floors, studs, doors, windows, and mechanical systems as directed.
- Carry, load, and dispose of construction debris and materials into dumpsters throughout the workday.
- Use hand tools such as shovels and other basic tools safely and effectively to support demolition and cleanup activities.
- Sweep, shovel, and clean work areas to maintain a safe, organized, and debris-free job site.
- Work on commercial building projects, including multiple school sites, following instructions from supervisors and site leads.
- Remain on your feet and stay productive throughout the entire shift, handling repetitive lifting and manual labor tasks.
- Travel independently to different job sites as required, using reliable transportation.
- Follow all safety procedures, including wearing required personal protective equipment such as steel toe boots.
- Assist team members as needed to complete tasks efficiently and meet project timelines.
- Adapt to working in hot weather and varying site conditions while maintaining safe work practices.
Essential Skills
- Ability to lift and carry at least 50 lbs repeatedly throughout the day.
- Experience performing manual labor in a construction or similar physically demanding environment.
- Capability to work on your feet all day and remain consistently active and productive.
- Comfort working in hot conditions and varying weather environments.
- Basic experience with demolition tasks and working around mechanical systems.
- Ability to safely use hand tools such as shovels and other basic construction tools.
- Reliable transportation to travel to multiple job sites as required.
- Ownership and use of steel toe boots and willingness to wear appropriate safety gear.
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to follow directions on a busy job site.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Previous experience on commercial construction projects, especially in school or institutional settings, is beneficial.
- Demonstrated ability to work well within a team and support others in completing tasks.
- Willingness to take initiative, stay busy without constant supervision, and show potential for increased responsibility.
- Interest in growing into more advanced roles such as foreman or job lead over time.
Why Work Here?
You will join a team that values strong work ethic and offers the chance to extend your employment beyond the busy summer season if you demonstrate reliability and performance. There are clear opportunities to grow into leadership roles, including foreman and job lead positions, providing a pathway for long-term career development in construction. You will gain hands-on experience across multiple commercial projects, building practical skills that can support your future advancement.
Work Environment
You will work primarily on commercial building sites, with a strong focus on school projects during the summer. The work takes place both indoors and outdoors, often in hot weather and physically demanding conditions. You will be on your feet for most of the day, performing repetitive lifting and manual labor tasks. The job requires travel to multiple sites, so reliable transportation is essential. Steel toe boots and appropriate work attire are required to meet safety and site standards, and you will use basic hand tools such as shovels and other demolition tools as part of your daily tasks.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Lansing, MI.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in Lansing,MI.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 2026.
About Aerotek
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Posting ID: JP-006040675
