Laborer

Robert A. Aird, Inc. is a building enclosure contractor located in Frederick, MD with jobsites located primarily in the Baltimore, Washington, Northern Virginia metro area since 1975. Generally, our scopes include EIFS (Exterior Insulating Finish Systems), stucco, plaster, air/water barriers, deck coatings, carpentry, flashing, paint, and sealants.  

Laborer Job Description 

Laborers are responsible for cleaning and preparing construction sites. Unloads and loads materials, tends machines, mixes materials, and assists mechanics, foreman, and other construction site workers. 

Primary Responsibilities and Skills: 

- On project site daily. 

• At work every day, on time, and if time off is needed give advanced notice so your absence can be covered. 

• Reliable vehicle to get you to and from jobsites unless you are able to carpool with other crew members.   

- Follow instructions given by Project Manager, Superintendents, and Foreman. 

• Communication is key here. There may be directions given for a certain reason and should be relayed properly between crew and management.  

• If any direction that is given is unclear you must ask questions. If direction is given to you by a GC, Owner, Architect, etc. check with your supervisor first to make sure the work is approved before you begin.  

- Work with Project Manager, Super, Foreman, and crew to meet the budgets and schedules provided for a profitable project.  

- Abide by all OSHA, Aird, Inc. and GC safety rules and regulations.  

- Maintain personal protective equipment for yourself.  

- Knowledge of scaffold systems (system and frame), parts and pieces, how to erect and dismantle. Must abide by all OSHA requirements.  

- Knowledge of swing stage systems, parts and pieces, how to erect and dismantle. Must abide by all OSHA requirements.   

- Gain knowledge in EIFS and Stucco systems. 

- Learn from others and watch mechanics install: 

• Caulk – removal and install  

• Air and water barrier – self adhered and fluid applied   

• Plaster 

• Acoustic Plaster  

• Stone 

• Concrete repair  

• Flashing – bend and install  

• Carpentry 

• Deck Coatings 

• Paint – brush, roll, spray  

• Artistry (wood grain, metallic finish, ornamental plaster) 

- Ability to speak, write, and read English as required in the USA by most General Contractors. Documentation such as product data, safety guidelines, etc. may not always be available in another language.  

- Understands basic construction terminology.  

- Intermediate to advanced math skills that apply to the construction industry. 

• Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division  

• Measurements – able to use and read a tape measure, yard stick, etc.  

• Geometry – level, straight, right-angled, etc. 

• Ratios – mixing to keep the ratio consistent throughout the project 

Certifications to obtain: 

• OSHA 10 

• User Awareness for Scaffold 

• User Awareness for Swing 

• Aerial Lift Training 

• Forklift Training 

• Hand and Power Tool Safety 

• GHS/ Hazard Communication  

• Respirable Crystalline Silica 

 

Pay Rate: 

Hourly - $14-$20 per hour 

**pay rate is based on experience, certifications, references, etc.