RvW
04-07-2007, 07:51 PM
Commercial construction related.
My business is expanding and I have a unique opportunity.
I would like hire one person around June 1st, maybe sooner.
The list of musts are as follows.
Willing to travel extensively and work away from "home" for weeks or even months at a time.
This isnt a job for a family person. If you have kids/pets/new wife/husband or GF/BF forget it.
It will not work because you will not see them for weeks or months at time. Not to be discriminatory, but I just wont hire someone who needs to be home every weekend. Ideal candidate would be a single guy/gal, and/or a recent grad who still has a room at home (for when theres no work)
NO fear of heights. If you cannot work up to 40 ft above a concrete surface on a scissor lift/Man lift do not apply. Ive had guys say "no I can handle heights" and as soon as they get to 20 ft on a wobbly man-lift they freeze. I will allow a reasonable amount of time to adjust, but if I'm paying you to stand in the middle of a lift gripping the side-rails...you can probably guess just how long I will pay you to do that.
MUST pass random drug/alcohol screening. I do not screen, but many of the contractors I sub to, do!
If you cannot pass a drug screen at any given time do not apply.
If you cant LEGITIMATELY pass a drug test INCLUDING marijuana TODAY dont bother. Lot of people out there think theres ways to cheat the system, theres isnt, and even if there was, if you get hurt on the job, a drug test is mandatory and if you fail YOU are responsible for your own medical bills.
If your drinking habits effect your performance at work forget it. I dont give warnings. First sign of a hangover will get you a $50 bonus...(for a bus ticket home) Prefer non-drinker or lite social drinker only.
Must be willing to share hotel rooms, sleep in an RV (to save money) travel in one vehicle and share driving. (unless you have an economical car or truck)
OR: if you have a small truck that can pull a light trailer, that may be an option ( I might buy a hitch or even help with a truck for the right person) The trailer would be your sleeping quarters. It is very clean and comfortable with a twin bed, fridge, hot-plate etc yet is only about 1250 lbs. I also have an RV with shower, stove fridge etc that I pull around and has three beds.
I often stay in a hotel 1 or 2 nights a week depending on the job and location. RV and trailer are meant to save money and campgrounds are cool.
Since we'll be sharing space and working in a professional atmosphere, personal hygiene and appearance on the job has minimum standards. I have a nice one person tent for those who dont shower daily.:smirk:
You will need work boots AND tennis shoes (for working on finished gym floors occasionally)
Gloves, hard-hat, reflective vest and ANSI glasses. I can help with these things if needed.
I provide all tools.
Heres what I do. I install athletic equipment. A lot of basketball hoops that are bolt together frames that attach at ceiling height and extend to 9'6 above the finished floor and/or attach to the wall. Theres at least two in every gym. Sometimes up to 12
I install theater chairs. This involves a lot of bending, lifting and repetitive motion. Anywhere from 500-1500 chairs and I have about 4000 to do this summer that I know of already.
I install metal lockers. Some are welded units and are quite simple, others are bolt together and take time and attention to detail.
I install gym divider curtains at ceiling height. Any fear of heights will disqualify you. Seriously.
I install batting cages which are ceiling height also... athletic wall pads, locker room benches, climbing ropes etc.
I will be training to be efficient in bleacher installation this summer. Would like an employee there to learn it as well as it will also become a part of my routine soon. They involve a lot of heavy lifting and repetitive motion but pay VERY well.
Ive also recently sold a 20 gym maintenance contract north of Seattle that requires 2 yearly visits to each gym. After a training period, you will be performing maintenance on athletic equipment which will pay by the hour plus commute.
Most work involves unloading trucks, sometimes one or even two 50+ ft tractor trailers FULL to the roof with boxes that are NOT palletized. (all handled by hand) Thats the worst part of my job, and will be the worst part of yours. Very heavy lifting is often required.
Every aspect of this work requires absolute attention to detail with ZERO room for error. An error could cost someone their life.
Your responsibilities will be as follows.
Unloading trucks. Organizing parts. Assembly of components. Follow written and oral direction. Using tape measures, levels, laser plumb device, and basic hand tools= mostly wrenches, impact drills and the occasional pencil.
Mechanical aptitude is a plus and will be required to produce timely results. Able to read, write and understand english, able to read and understand basic drawings, blueprints and dimensions. Strong basic math skills. If you cannot identify increments in 1/16ths on a tape there could be issues.
Pay:
Compensation will vary by several factors.
The work is 99% prevailing wage work. The base salary is about $20 per hour for the bulk of work performed according to Washington Labor and Industries standards for a apprentice level worker in this industry. (Varies by county and job function)
But heres the deal. $20 is the least you will make. I bid this work on a standard fee schedule which is based on a piece rate. The faster it gets done, the more money I make. The faster YOU get it done, the more money you will make. How much you make is up to you. At first the pay will be hourly, and when you become proficient, you can elect to take a piece rate which could lead to a significantly higher amount of pay for the job if you pay attention, work hard and dont make mistakes. Of course theres a learning curve, I am a good teacher and will show you how to make money and I am fair. But if I pay piece rate, you must be on the job from start to finish, or you will be paid by the hour. Thats just how it works.
This is a good op for the right person who would like to travel to all parts of Washington, (mostly in the populated areas of Seattle, Olympia, Tacoma etc.) and would like to learn a trade that not many people know or have the op to learn.
Theres pros and cons to this work. You travel ALL the time and I dont get paid to sit behind the wheel so neither will you, but if you work hard and pay attention to detail, it wont matter. You could still conceivably make anywhere from $180-$350 a day. You may work for a month straight and then be "home" for two weeks. This is a feast or famine business, when the work is there and you work hard and smart, you'll make enough to live on when the work is slow, and it will be from time to time.
A criminal record may not bar anyone from employment unless you are vague and deceptive about your past however, nobody having been convicted of a sex crime will be considered. (most work is in SCHOOLS)
Must be a legal US citizen with valid SSN. (I-9 required prior to employment)
Speak read and write english without difficulty.
Pass background and drug testing.
Physically fit with 100% physician clearance to perform vigorous labor including heavy lifting and constant bending if youve had prior injuries or disabilities.
No smoking on job-site property.
Must be willing to enroll in an apprenticeship program in Wa. Which unfortunately has Carpenters union ties.
Job open to M/F and I follow all guidelines for EOE employment.
Paid weekly.
This is a part time job from 0-70 hrs per week. I have a lot of work lined up for this summer and the hours will be good.
Minimum pay $20 per hour to start on prevailing wage jobs. I will pay generous bonuses for production, attitude and reliability. When you become efficient in the field, a Piece rate will be an op to make some really good money on many jobs.
Sorry, No benefits.
I am inclined to employ someone who might have made some bad choices in the past and wants to turn things around for themselves and take advantage of what could be an excellent long term opportunity.
Please send a basic resume with at least 3 verifiable refs (personal and or professional) to:
Doug@DCRLive<dot>com
Include a phone number, DOB, drivers license status and just a basic overview of who you are.
do not send me your SSN.
Thanks.
My business is expanding and I have a unique opportunity.
I would like hire one person around June 1st, maybe sooner.
The list of musts are as follows.
Willing to travel extensively and work away from "home" for weeks or even months at a time.
This isnt a job for a family person. If you have kids/pets/new wife/husband or GF/BF forget it.
It will not work because you will not see them for weeks or months at time. Not to be discriminatory, but I just wont hire someone who needs to be home every weekend. Ideal candidate would be a single guy/gal, and/or a recent grad who still has a room at home (for when theres no work)
NO fear of heights. If you cannot work up to 40 ft above a concrete surface on a scissor lift/Man lift do not apply. Ive had guys say "no I can handle heights" and as soon as they get to 20 ft on a wobbly man-lift they freeze. I will allow a reasonable amount of time to adjust, but if I'm paying you to stand in the middle of a lift gripping the side-rails...you can probably guess just how long I will pay you to do that.
MUST pass random drug/alcohol screening. I do not screen, but many of the contractors I sub to, do!
If you cannot pass a drug screen at any given time do not apply.
If you cant LEGITIMATELY pass a drug test INCLUDING marijuana TODAY dont bother. Lot of people out there think theres ways to cheat the system, theres isnt, and even if there was, if you get hurt on the job, a drug test is mandatory and if you fail YOU are responsible for your own medical bills.
If your drinking habits effect your performance at work forget it. I dont give warnings. First sign of a hangover will get you a $50 bonus...(for a bus ticket home) Prefer non-drinker or lite social drinker only.
Must be willing to share hotel rooms, sleep in an RV (to save money) travel in one vehicle and share driving. (unless you have an economical car or truck)
OR: if you have a small truck that can pull a light trailer, that may be an option ( I might buy a hitch or even help with a truck for the right person) The trailer would be your sleeping quarters. It is very clean and comfortable with a twin bed, fridge, hot-plate etc yet is only about 1250 lbs. I also have an RV with shower, stove fridge etc that I pull around and has three beds.
I often stay in a hotel 1 or 2 nights a week depending on the job and location. RV and trailer are meant to save money and campgrounds are cool.
Since we'll be sharing space and working in a professional atmosphere, personal hygiene and appearance on the job has minimum standards. I have a nice one person tent for those who dont shower daily.:smirk:
You will need work boots AND tennis shoes (for working on finished gym floors occasionally)
Gloves, hard-hat, reflective vest and ANSI glasses. I can help with these things if needed.
I provide all tools.
Heres what I do. I install athletic equipment. A lot of basketball hoops that are bolt together frames that attach at ceiling height and extend to 9'6 above the finished floor and/or attach to the wall. Theres at least two in every gym. Sometimes up to 12
I install theater chairs. This involves a lot of bending, lifting and repetitive motion. Anywhere from 500-1500 chairs and I have about 4000 to do this summer that I know of already.
I install metal lockers. Some are welded units and are quite simple, others are bolt together and take time and attention to detail.
I install gym divider curtains at ceiling height. Any fear of heights will disqualify you. Seriously.
I install batting cages which are ceiling height also... athletic wall pads, locker room benches, climbing ropes etc.
I will be training to be efficient in bleacher installation this summer. Would like an employee there to learn it as well as it will also become a part of my routine soon. They involve a lot of heavy lifting and repetitive motion but pay VERY well.
Ive also recently sold a 20 gym maintenance contract north of Seattle that requires 2 yearly visits to each gym. After a training period, you will be performing maintenance on athletic equipment which will pay by the hour plus commute.
Most work involves unloading trucks, sometimes one or even two 50+ ft tractor trailers FULL to the roof with boxes that are NOT palletized. (all handled by hand) Thats the worst part of my job, and will be the worst part of yours. Very heavy lifting is often required.
Every aspect of this work requires absolute attention to detail with ZERO room for error. An error could cost someone their life.
Your responsibilities will be as follows.
Unloading trucks. Organizing parts. Assembly of components. Follow written and oral direction. Using tape measures, levels, laser plumb device, and basic hand tools= mostly wrenches, impact drills and the occasional pencil.
Mechanical aptitude is a plus and will be required to produce timely results. Able to read, write and understand english, able to read and understand basic drawings, blueprints and dimensions. Strong basic math skills. If you cannot identify increments in 1/16ths on a tape there could be issues.
Pay:
Compensation will vary by several factors.
The work is 99% prevailing wage work. The base salary is about $20 per hour for the bulk of work performed according to Washington Labor and Industries standards for a apprentice level worker in this industry. (Varies by county and job function)
But heres the deal. $20 is the least you will make. I bid this work on a standard fee schedule which is based on a piece rate. The faster it gets done, the more money I make. The faster YOU get it done, the more money you will make. How much you make is up to you. At first the pay will be hourly, and when you become proficient, you can elect to take a piece rate which could lead to a significantly higher amount of pay for the job if you pay attention, work hard and dont make mistakes. Of course theres a learning curve, I am a good teacher and will show you how to make money and I am fair. But if I pay piece rate, you must be on the job from start to finish, or you will be paid by the hour. Thats just how it works.
This is a good op for the right person who would like to travel to all parts of Washington, (mostly in the populated areas of Seattle, Olympia, Tacoma etc.) and would like to learn a trade that not many people know or have the op to learn.
Theres pros and cons to this work. You travel ALL the time and I dont get paid to sit behind the wheel so neither will you, but if you work hard and pay attention to detail, it wont matter. You could still conceivably make anywhere from $180-$350 a day. You may work for a month straight and then be "home" for two weeks. This is a feast or famine business, when the work is there and you work hard and smart, you'll make enough to live on when the work is slow, and it will be from time to time.
A criminal record may not bar anyone from employment unless you are vague and deceptive about your past however, nobody having been convicted of a sex crime will be considered. (most work is in SCHOOLS)
Must be a legal US citizen with valid SSN. (I-9 required prior to employment)
Speak read and write english without difficulty.
Pass background and drug testing.
Physically fit with 100% physician clearance to perform vigorous labor including heavy lifting and constant bending if youve had prior injuries or disabilities.
No smoking on job-site property.
Must be willing to enroll in an apprenticeship program in Wa. Which unfortunately has Carpenters union ties.
Job open to M/F and I follow all guidelines for EOE employment.
Paid weekly.
This is a part time job from 0-70 hrs per week. I have a lot of work lined up for this summer and the hours will be good.
Minimum pay $20 per hour to start on prevailing wage jobs. I will pay generous bonuses for production, attitude and reliability. When you become efficient in the field, a Piece rate will be an op to make some really good money on many jobs.
Sorry, No benefits.
I am inclined to employ someone who might have made some bad choices in the past and wants to turn things around for themselves and take advantage of what could be an excellent long term opportunity.
Please send a basic resume with at least 3 verifiable refs (personal and or professional) to:
Doug@DCRLive<dot>com
Include a phone number, DOB, drivers license status and just a basic overview of who you are.
do not send me your SSN.
Thanks.