General Laborer – Division 28 (Data Center)
Archetype Infrastructure Solutions · Bethesda, MD · 1 mo ago
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Position Summary
The General Laborer supports the installation of Division 28 low-voltage systems within mission-critical data center environments. This role assists technicians and project teams with material handling, equipment staging, cable pathway preparation, housekeeping, and other construction support activities. The General Laborer plays a key role in maintaining a safe, organized, and productive job site while ensuring work is completed in accordance with project schedules and quality standards.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Assist Division 28 technicians with the installation of electronic security and life safety systems
- Transport, stage, and organize materials, equipment, and tools throughout the project site
- Prepare work areas by setting up ladders, lifts, barricades, and other job site equipment
- Assist with pulling, dressing, labeling, and securing low-voltage cabling under the direction of lead technicians
- Install and assemble cable supports, J-hooks, sleeves, and other pathway components
- Unpack, inventory, and organize equipment deliveries, verifying materials against packing lists
- Maintain clean, organized work areas by removing debris and disposing of packaging materials
- Absorb and install access control devices, CCTV cameras, intrusion detection devices, and related Division 28 equipment as directed
- Support installation of fire stopping and sealing of penetrations when trained and authorized
- Operate basic hand and power tools safely and effectively
- Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and data center operational requirements
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
- Report material shortages, damaged equipment, or safety concerns to the supervisor
- Participate in daily safety meetings and toolbox talks
- Perform other duties as assigned to support project completion
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Previous construction or general labor experience preferred
- Experience in commercial construction or low-voltage systems is a plus but not required
- Ability to learn Division 28 security and life safety installation practices
- Basic understanding of hand and power tools
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and climb throughout the workday
- Comfortable working on ladders, scaffolding, and aerial lifts when properly trained
- Ability to work in active construction and data center environments
- Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods
Preferred Certifications
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction Safety
- CPR/First Aid (preferred)
- Aerial Lift Certification (preferred)
- Forklift Certification (preferred)
Work Environment
- Commercial construction sites and mission-critical data centers
- Indoor work with occasional exposure to noise, dust, and changing construction conditions
- May require overtime, weekend work, or night shifts based on project schedules
- Must be able to pass background checks and meet customer security requirements for data center access
- Division 28 Systems Supported: Access Control Systems, Video Surveillance (CCTV), Intrusion Detection Systems, Electronic Security Systems, Low-Voltage Cabling, Security Device Installation, Cable Management and Pathways
Pay
$18-$20/hr
Success Factors
- The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, eager to learn, and committed to supporting high-quality installations in mission-critical environments
- The candidate demonstrates professionalism, maintains a clean work area, works effectively with team members, and contributes to meeting project deadlines while upholding the highest standards of safety and workmanship