Construction Laborer - Hardscape Construction

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Construction Laborer – Hardscape Construction

Southern Playground has an immediate need for an experienced Construction Laborer. The ideal candidate will have experience with hardscape construction (working with materials & structures used to create outdoor spaces), including carpentry, irrigation installation, water & sewer pipe installation, concrete forming & finishing, paver installation, and general labor skills.

What We Do:

We design and construct unique public outdoor spaces, including playground and aquatic environments for children and families. These spaces typically include water fountains, interactive water features, outdoor shelters, decorative concrete, paver patios/walkways, and public parking spaces.

The Details:

• Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia (on-site/outdoors)
• Duration: 6+ month project
• Schedule: Typical work week is Monday through Friday, 7am to 3pm (schedule/hours, and days of week may slightly vary depending on project deadlines, weather conditions, etc.).

Job Duties & Necessary Skills:

• You will help establish grades, perform layout, glue PVC water lines, backfill and tamp excavations, install perimeter forms, install concrete rebar reinforcement, place and finish concrete.
• The project includes water fountains, aquatic play areas, colored concrete, and synthetic turf. You will succeed if you have experience and knowledge of the layout and construction of pools, fountains, retaining walls, sitting walls, patios, walkways, steps, and/or pillars.
• Most projects include excavation. Your skill set should include the following: demolition, drainage resolution, cut/fill, compaction, roadway installation, foundation preparation and backfill, grading and re-grading, new lawn installation and repair, seeding and straw, hydro-seeding, sod, playground areas, septic install, shed pad install, site preparation, trench and backfill.
• You will be responsible for the daily upkeep of the job site, company equipment, vehicles, and tools.
• Each crew member must wear appropriate personal protective equipment and require his fellow crew members to do the same.
• No matter what specific task you are completing, you can expect to get dirty doing it.
• The job requires heavy lifting and working outdoors in all kinds of weather.
• We are required to work in rainy and/or wet conditions, which means some Saturdays or longer hours may be needed to stay on schedule.
• A valid driver's license is required; CDL license is plus.
• Bi-lingual Spanish and English is a plus.

About Southern Playground:

Southern Playground was founded in 1975 and has been a leader in the design and construction of Children's Aquatic Play Environments for over 20 years. We offer competitive compensation and the opportunity to build something that will fill you with pride and joy, while also making a meaningful contribution to the local community.

Company DescriptionSouthern Playground was founded in 1975 and has been a leader in the design and construction of Children's Aquatic Play Environments for over 20 years. We offer competitive compensation and the opportunity to build something that will fill you with pride and joy, while also making a meaningful contribution to the local community.Company DescriptionSouthern Playground was founded in 1975 and has been a leader in the design and construction of Children's Aquatic Play Environments for over 20 years. We offer competitive compensation and the opportunity to build something that will fill you with pride and joy, while also making a meaningful contribution to the local community.