Job Title: Construction Laborer
Job Description
This role involves performing demolition, cleanup, and material handling on commercial construction projects, with a strong focus on school building renovations during the summer. You will remove building components, clear debris, and maintain a clean, safe worksite while working on your feet throughout the day in physically demanding conditions.
Responsibilities
Perform demolition work inside commercial buildings, including removing walls, ceilings, floors, studs, doors, windows, and mechanical systems as directed.
Carry, load, and dispose of construction debris and materials into dumpsters throughout the workday.
Use hand tools such as shovels and brooms to collect, move, and clean up debris from work areas.
Maintain a clean and organized jobsite by regularly sweeping, shoveling, and removing waste materials.
Work safely and efficiently in hot conditions and in active construction environments.
Remain on your feet and stay productively engaged in manual labor tasks for the full shift.
Travel independently to various job sites as assigned, including multiple school projects during the summer.
Follow instructions from site leads and forepersons to complete tasks on schedule and according to safety standards.
Wear required personal protective equipment, including steel toe boots, and adhere to all site safety rules.
Essential Skills
Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day.
Proven capability to perform continuous manual labor and demolition work.
Comfort working in hot conditions and in physically demanding environments.
Ability to stand, walk, and remain on your feet for the entire work shift.
Experience using basic hand tools such as shovels and brooms.
Reliable transportation to travel to different job sites as required.
Ownership and use of steel toe boots on all job sites.
Strong work ethic with the ability to stay busy and complete tasks with minimal downtime.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Previous experience in construction, demolition, or general labor is beneficial.
Familiarity with commercial building environments and school renovation projects is an asset.
Willingness to learn and take direction from site leads to support career growth into lead or foreperson roles.
Dependable attendance and punctuality for early morning start times.
Why Work Here?
You will join a team that values hard work, reliability, and growth from within. This opportunity offers consistent summer work with the potential to stay on beyond the peak season if you demonstrate strong performance. High-performing team members can progress into leadership positions, including foreperson and lead roles, providing a clear pathway for career advancement in the construction industry.
Work Environment
You will work on active commercial construction sites, with a strong focus on school projects, including a specific assignment at a high school in Lansing. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, either 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., over a project duration of approximately 4 to 6 weeks. The work takes place primarily indoors within commercial buildings undergoing demolition and renovation, often in hot conditions and dusty environments. You will use basic hand tools such as shovels and brooms, handle heavy materials, and dispose of debris in dumpsters. Steel toe boots are required as part of the jobsite attire, and you will spend most of the day on your feet performing physically demanding tasks.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Ypsilanti, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Ypsilanti,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 2026.
About Aerotek
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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