Job description: Residential Construction Finisher / Working Lead

Residential New Home Construction | Renovations | Finishing | Landscaping

Our client is seeking a dependable, hands-on Residential Construction Finisher / Working Lead to support new home construction, general renovation projects and seasonal exterior work.

This is an excellent opportunity for a well-rounded residential construction professional who enjoys working on the tools, takes pride in quality workmanship and can handle a variety of finishing and repair tasks.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Construction Manager, spending approximately 8090% of their time performing hands-on construction work , while occasionally providing direction to one or two helpers.

This is not a senior construction management or primarily supervisory position. We're looking for someone who is comfortable doing the work, solving problems and keeping projects moving.

Key Responsibilities

New Home Construction & Finishing

- Perform finishing work on new residential construction projects, including final touch-ups, repairs and deficiency corrections.
- Complete finish carpentry tasks such as installing and adjusting trim, baseboards, casing, doors and hardware.
- Carry out drywall patching, caulking, painting touch-ups and other general finishing tasks.
- Inspect completed work, identify deficiencies and ensure homes are finished to quality standards.
- Prepare homes for final walkthroughs, inspections and possession.

General Renovations & Repairs

- Perform a variety of residential renovation, maintenance and repair tasks.
- Assist with interior and exterior renovation projects,



including basic carpentry, repairs, installations and finishing.
- Troubleshoot issues and determine practical solutions.
- Work independently to complete assigned tasks efficiently and professionally.

Landscaping & Grading

- Assist with seasonal landscaping and exterior finishing work, particularly during the spring.
- Support rough and final grading, soil preparation, levelling and drainage-related work.
- Assist with sod installation, landscaping preparation and general exterior site improvements.
- Recognize grading, drainage and finishing deficiencies and communicate concerns to the Construction Manager.

Field Leadership & Site Support

- Work alongside the Construction Manager on active residential projects.
- Provide day-to-day direction to one or two helpers when required.
- Take responsibility for assigned work and occasionally oversee a site when the Construction Manager is elsewhere.
- Coordinate tools, materials and immediate work requirements.
- Maintain safe, clean and organized work areas.
- Communicate progress, deficiencies and challenges to the Construction Manager.

Qualifications:

Qualifications
- Minimum 34 years of hands-on residential construction experience ,



ideally involving recent home finishing and general renovations.
- Direct experience with new home production finishing, deficiencies and final touch-ups is strongly preferred.
- Well-rounded carpentry and renovation skills, including trim, doors, hardware, drywall repairs, caulking and general finishing.
- Experience or practical familiarity with residential landscaping, grading and exterior site preparation.
- Comfortable working independently and performing a variety of construction tasks.
- Ability to read basic construction drawings, take accurate measurements and follow specifications.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
- Practical problem-solving skills and the ability to recognize when additional direction is needed.
- Previous experience directing one or two helpers is an asset, but extensive supervisory experience is not required.
- Reliable, organized and willing to work hands-on throughout the day.
- Valid driver's licence and ability to travel between residential job sites.

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a well-rounded residential construction professional who is a doer first and a leader second .

You may currently be working as a:

- Residential Construction Finisher
- New Home Warranty or Deficiency Technician
- Residential Renovation Technician
- Finish Carpenter with broader residential construction experience
- Residential Construction Labourer or Lead Hand with strong finishing skills
- Residential Maintenance or Service Technician

You understand what it takes to get a newly built home ready for possession, can handle general re

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