Construction Laborer / Skilled Trades Helper

Company: Nova Construction
Location: Jeffersonville, IN
Pay: $18.00–$20.00 per hour (Based on Experience)
Join the Nova Construction Team!
Nova Construction is seeking dependable, hardworking individuals to assist with the interior construction of a new healthcare facility. This position is ideal for someone with general construction experience who enjoys working alongside skilled trades and learning new skills.
As a Construction Laborer / Skilled Trades Helper, you will assist multiple trades throughout the construction process, including carpentry, painting, drywall, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, low-voltage systems, IT infrastructure, flooring, finish work, and general construction activities.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist skilled trades with interior commercial construction projects.


• Help install HVAC ductwork, ventilation systems, and mechanical equipment.


• Assist plumbers with installing water, drain, and medical gas piping.


• Assist electricians with running conduit, pulling wire, installing electrical components, and other general electrical tasks under supervision.


• Assist with running low-voltage cabling and IT infrastructure, including network, communication, and security system wiring.


• Help with painting, drywall installation and finishing, framing, insulation, and ceiling systems.


• Assist with flooring installation, trim work, doors, hardware, and other finish carpentry.


• Perform demolition, site preparation, material handling, and job site cleanup.


• Load, unload, organize, and transport tools, equipment, and construction materials.


• Safely operate hand and power tools.


• Follow OSHA safety standards and all company safety policies.


• Perform other construction-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous construction or general labor experience preferred.


• Experience assisting one or more construction trades is a plus.


• Ability to safely use common construction hand and power tools.


• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more and perform physically demanding work.


• Strong work ethic, dependable attendance, and willingness to learn.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Reliable transportation to the job site.


• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Preferred Experience
Experience in any of the following is a plus:

• Commercial construction


• Carpentry


• Painting


• Drywall


• HVAC installation


• Plumbing


• Electrical


• Low-voltage or IT cabling


• Fire alarm or security systems


• Flooring


• Ceiling systems


• Finish carpentry


• Demolition


• General construction labor

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $18.00–$20.00 per hour, based on experience.


• Full-time employment with consistent hours.


• Opportunity to work on a major commercial healthcare construction project.


• Safe, professional, team-oriented work environment.


• Opportunities for advancement with Nova Construction as future projects become available.

If you're dependable, motivated, and enjoy hands-on work, we'd love to have you join the Nova Construction team!