Skilled Laborer (Non-Union)

• Collaborate with other trades and field teams to keep projects running smoothly
• Bring proper tools to each job and complete daily timecards accurately
• Communicate effectively with your team and leaders using both verbal and written methods

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a skilled laborer, including demolition
• OSHA-10 certification
• Ability to read and follow verbal and written instructions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding work
• Proficient with smartphone apps for job-related tasks

• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Experience working in client-occupied or hospitality-sensitive spaces

We are proud to be recognized as:

• 7-Time “Best Places to Work” by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
• 6-Time “Top 150 Workplaces” by Minneapolis Star Tribune
• #1 Top Workplace in Construction by Star Tribune (2023)
• 4-Time “Best Workplace” by Inc Magazine
• “Best Places to Work” by Milwaukee Business Journal

Our culture-first approach encourages personal and professional growth, an EOS-led structure, and a commitment to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, challenged and loves coming to work.

• Salary: $25 - $40 per hour (paid weekly)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, HSA with employer contribution, and 401k plan with employer contribution
• Ancillary Benefits: Company paid basic life & AD&D insurance, company paid long term disability, company paid employee assistance program, accident insurance, and critical illness insurance
• Perks: Company-provided phone
• Work-Life Balance: Paid holidays, paid sabbatical leave, paid bereavement leave, paid parental leave, and regular company and team outings

Our process typically includes 2-3 conversations (phone and in-person) to ensure a mutual fit.

Drug screen and background check required.

• Gardner reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
• We are only considering local candidates at this time . We are unable to provide relocation assistance at this time.

This role requires sustained physical activity and comfort with a variety of job site conditions.

You’ll regularly walk, stand, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use your hands and arms in repetitive movements.

Visual and auditory awareness is essential for safety and communication.

You must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds and work with tools and equipment such as hand tools, chipping hammers, jackhammers, Sawzalls, cordless impacts, floor scrapers, and floor scrubbers.

Climbing ladders, working on scaffolding, and maneuvering in tight or elevated spaces may be necessary, and physical exertion should be expected throughout the day.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to support individuals with disabilities in performing essential job functions.

While performing these duties, you may be exposed to various weather conditions including heat, cold, and humidity, depending on the season and job site.

Renovation work may involve exposure to dust, noise, or hazardous materials within existing structures.

At times, the environment may be unusually loud or dusty, and all appropriate safety measures will be in place to ensure your well-being.