Field Technician

Elmington Construction is a Nashville-based general contractor and construction management company providing comprehensive residential and commercial services with a partnership approach. We specialize in affordable and multi-family housing and have completed 36 projects with 17 more under construction in states across the US. Our experienced leadership team understands market dynamics and has refined our processes to minimize typical construction conflicts, delivering exceptional results that provide clients confidence and peace of mind throughout their journey with the Elmington family. All activities will be performed in support of the values of Elmington Construction. Integrity ~ Precision ~ Growth ~ Driven ~ Relationships

About the role

This role supports the field team by maintaining safe, organized, and efficient construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Installing, maintaining, and removing temporary and permanent wood-framed safety systems
• Correcting unsafe conditions
• Maintaining tools and equipment
• Assisting with site organization and housekeeping
• Supporting overall project operations
• Install temporary and permanent wood-framed safety systems, including handrails, guardrails, stair and balcony protection, floor and shaft edge protection, barricades, and safety blocking
• Modify, repair, and maintain safety installations as building conditions and phases progress
• Remove temporary safety systems when they are no longer required and approved for removal
• Install and remove temporary construction materials such as barricades, protection, signage, and safety controls
• Participate in site observations, inspections, and walk-throughs to identify safety, quality, and completion items
• Assist in executing punch list execution and complete corrective work related to carpentry, safety systems, and site conditions (e.g., unit turns, including minor repairs, adjustments, and touch-ups)
• Maintain tools, materials, and work areas in a safe, organized, and job-ready condition
• Operate hand tools and basic power tools safely & efficiently
• Operate Telehandler (lull), skid loader, and forklift
• Support overall jobsite housekeeping, including debris removal, material organization, maintaining clear access paths, and protecting completed work
• Support schedule and productivity goals by completing tasks efficiently and with attention to quality
• Assist with exterior work such as site clean-up, landscaping prep, fencing, or common area improvements as needed
• Lock/unlock unit doors & windows for opening & closing of project
• Fuel & maintain buggies and generators
• Comply with all OSHA regulations and company safety standards related to fall protection and site safety
• Proactively identify unsafe conditions and immediately correct them or communicate concerns to the Superintendent

Requirements

• Knowledge of jobsite safety controls, signage, barricades, and protection requirements
• Proficiency using hand tools and basic power tools safely and efficiently
• Ability to operate or learn to operate telehandlers, forklifts, and skid loaders (certification as required)
• Skill in performing minor carpentry repairs, adjustments, and touch-ups
• Familiarity with multifamily construction
• Problem solving skills
• Must be able to work outside on construction site including all types of weather (extremes of hot/cold)
• Able to stand; crawl; climb ladders & stairs; balance; stoop and kneel; etc (physical activities associated with construction sites)
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds,