Construction Intern

, Iowa

Internship Length: 45 hrs
Office Hours: 7:30 AM-4:30 PM

About Us:

Abode Construction is a locally owned and operated commercial and residential construction company that employs skilled team members. We provide a wide range of construction-relevant services in-house, including Land Development, Excavation, Water and Sewer Infrastructure, Site and Building Design, Building Construction, and Landscaping.

Work Environment:
Abode Companies operates both in a professional office environment and a job site environment. Office Environment - While performing the duties of this role, the intern may use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Job site environments - While performing the duties of this role, the intern may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The intern may be occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Essential Functions:

Learn to read blueprints.
Learn through hands-on experience with such things as concrete work, carpentry, roofing and drywall
Help keep jobsite neat and organized to promote positive image. Use appropriate behavior in keeping with the mission, vision and beliefs and in accordance with operating procedures and policies.

Minimum Requirements:

Ability to follow instructions. Must have organizational and communication skills, be a team player, and enjoy working with the public without bias or prejudice. Must be detail-oriented. Professional and trustworthy conduct is required. Must be courteous and respectful. Natural mechanical abilities helpful, along with basic knowledge of tools.
Must be a high school student in good standing and be 18.
Preference given to students in their high school Building Trades classes.
Must have recommendation from Building Trades or Industrial Tech teacher.
Student must wear appropriate clothing (nothing loose or baggy) and should wear a work shoe or boot. A professional appearance is essential.

THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT LIST ALL DUTIES. INTERN MAY BE ASKED TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES BY THE STAFF OR SUPERVISOR. INTERN WILL BE EVALUATED ON PERFORMANCE OF THE PROJECTS LISTED AS WELL AS INTERACTION WITH EMPLOYEES AND CLIENTS. ON-SITE HOURS WILL BE NEGOTIATED WITH EACH CANDIDATE.

SAFETY EXPECTATIONS, INCLUDING HARASSMENT, SHOULD BE REVIEWED WITH THE HOST.

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