We're Hiring!

Job Type: 

Permanent / Full Time 

Wage: 

$25 - $40 / hour based on skill set & qualifications

Job perks & Benefits: 

Casual attire

Extended Health Care

Dental Benefits

2 weeks paid vacation

Opportunity for quick growth & other perks available

Job Description

Operational for over 12 years, Gracewood Homes Inc continues to grow and build on our strong dedicated team offering renovation and new build services in the Hamilton Ontario, and surrounding areas. As a family owned & operated organization, our founding core values of integrity and quality service are the guiding principles in all that we do. 

Gracewood Homes is active in all areas of construction. We offer a turn-key service structure to our clientele looking after everything from design, permitting, small and large home renovations and new custom & spec builds. 

With the incredible growth we have been blessed with, we are actively seeking an individual to fill the role of On Site Lead & Skilled Labourer for our team. This position is fit for someone who is proficient at decision making, priority setting, and communication. This person should have an on-time/on-budget brain who can change course quickly and thrives on execution and time management. Must be reliable and punctual. 

This position offers opportunity for growth, allowing the selected candidate to grow with an expanding company. 

Key Responsibilities

- Hands on work as required at various job sites. Work could include, but not limited to demo, minor framing, insulation, etc) 

- Working closely with the General Contractor & Lead Designer in the day to day tasks and requirements on site for any given ongoing project

- Fostering relationships with new trades and sub-contractors

- On site task management with freelance trades & sub-contractors  

- Communicate with the General Contractor on a daily or weekly basis with site updates

- Receiving deliveries on site and inspecting products for damage and quality

- Ensuring trades have what is required prior to starting

- Ensuring project site is clean & safe at end of day or week 

- Site progress photos

- Assists with material & hardware management by identifying inventory shortages that may impact work getting completed

- Ensuring health & safety protocols are being met on each project site by subcontractors & trades 

- Communicates with Project Manager on challenges on jobsite, estimate time left to complete work, and other communication as required

- Other duties as assigned

- Represent the company with dignity and tact when dealing with public or public events

Knowledge Skills & Abilities Needed: 

- Knowledge & proficiency with using power tools required

- Customer service focused

- Proactively identify potential issues and develop effective solutions

- Highly organized, detail oriented & self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and work in a fast-paced environment 

- Solid relationship building skills

- Strong knowledge of construction processes through all phases 

- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Your Qualifications: 

- 2+ years of experience in construction/trades

- Position requires drivers license and ability to get to and from job sites independently

- Ability to handle confidential information & hold oneself to a very high standard of integrity

- Ability to read & understand construction-related drawings/documents

Hours: 

Hourly wage based on 40 hour work week 

Some (minimal) weekend work hours available based on client and/or trade availability

8am – 4:30pm 

Growth Opportunity

With our ever expanding client base & project opportunities, we hope to be able to continue to grow our team. We anticipate: 

- 3 month probation period at base wage 

- After 3 months a review would take place with opportunity for wage increase based on performance 

- Annual reviews after probation period

Opportunity for growth