Field Technician / General Laborer – Custom Home Building
About the position
Are you a hardworking, dependable team player who takes pride in building things the right way? Do you want to learn the custom home building trade from the ground up alongside a fourth-generation team that has been doing it since 1947? Are you looking for a place where showing up, working hard, and caring about the details actually matters? Imagine a role where every day you contribute to building some of the finest custom homes in the Lake Minnetonka area.
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, please read on to learn more about this position!
Core Values
- Ethical
- Motivating
- Positive Attitude
- Passionate About Details and Consistency
- Humble
- Servant Leadership
- Take Initiative and Drive to Completion
Position overview
We are seeking a reliable Field Technician / General Laborer to support our jobsite teams across all phases of custom home construction. This role keeps our sites running, handling material movement, site cleanliness, basic construction tasks, and hands-on support for carpenters, subcontractors, and the project superintendent. You will be a key part of keeping projects safe, organized, and on schedule, with plenty of opportunity to learn and grow into the trade.
Key Responsibilities
- Site Support: Load, unload, move, and stage materials, tools, and equipment as directed.
- Jobsite Cleanliness & Safety: Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas; remove debris and manage waste daily.
- General Construction Tasks: Assist with demolition, basic framing support, blocking, backing, and other hands-on tasks under supervision.
- Tool & Equipment Care: Operate hand and power tools safely; help maintain and account for tools and equipment.
- Crew Assistance: Support carpenters, subcontractors, and the superintendent to keep work moving efficiently.
- Site Readiness: Help with material deliveries, basic measurements, and prep work to keep the schedule on track.
education, experience, and skills required
- Reliable transportation and consistent, on-time attendance.
- Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.
- Basic familiarity with hand and power tools (preferred, not required—willing to train the right person).
- A strong work ethic and willingness to learn the trade.
Compensation
- Liberal PTO Policy
- Medical insurance with 80% coverage for employee-only plans (family coverage paid by employee)
- 401k plan with a 3% company match
- Mileage Reimbursement
Personal Characteristics needed to perform this role
- Dependability: Shows up on time, ready to work, every day.
- Work Ethic: Takes pride in hard work and getting the job done right.
- Attitude: Positive, coachable, and a good teammate.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to perform physical labor in all weather conditions, lift up to 50+ lbs, and navigate construction sites including climbing ladders and scaffolding.
- Core Values: Alignment with our core values in all aspects of work.