Restoration Laborer - Entry Level

About the role

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.

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.
• Joint sealants and caulking at masonry and concrete facades.
• Restoration of unsound concrete.
• Stone replacement and restoration.
• Tuckpointing.
• Waterproofing.
• Install chemical-resistant liners.
• Install commercial waterproofing and caulking as well as damp-proofing solutions.
• Epoxy and urethane crack injection.
• Fluid-applied and sheet membrane waterproofing.
• Traffic coatings.
• Expansion Control:
• Emergency repairs.
• Exterior expansion systems.
• Expansion cover plates.
• Epoxy and urethane crack injection.
• Interior expansion systems.
• Joint sealants

Requirements

• Basic computer skills and construction math skills.
• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/job location(s).
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Qualifications

• Experience working in commercial construction in a labor capacity.

Skills

• Construction math skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Reliable transportation.

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: Weekly pay, PTO (Paid Time Off), Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, Supplemental insurance options, Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching, Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day), Scholarship opportunities for dependents, Leadership development opportunities.

Perks

• Paid orientation, including key safety skills and tool training.
• Partnerships with experienced field leaders who are committed to your success on the team.
• Competitive compensation, including health, vision, dental, retirement, and profit-sharing benefits.
• Professional development opportunities include leadership skills, English/Spanish, and more.
• Opportunities to grow into leadership roles.

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 .

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!