Nichols Contracting, Inc. (NCI) is a family-owned and operated Construction and Contracting business headquartered in Columbia, MD with offices in Venice, FL, Royal Palm Beach, FL, and Orlando, FL, and a team of 170 employees. NCI is a full-service general contractor focused on providing premier services in all aspects of the construction process, from concept to completion. We manage a broad range of commercial construction projects, including new construction, tenant fit outs, and renovations. NCI services a diverse group of markets including federal, state, and local governments, as well as a variety of corporate and special industry organizations that require complex life safety and critical infrastructure needs. Duties to include but not limited to:

Essential Functions:

• Measures, marks, and arranges materials to establish layout based on blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Cuts and shapes structures, forms, or other fixtures from wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall.
• Uses various hand and power tools to securely build assigned projects.
• Joins   materials with the most appropriate nail, screw, staple, or adhesive.
• Ensures the accuracy of work by checking completed projects with tools such as  levels, surveying equipment, or framing squares; corrects problems as needed.
• Creates wooden forms for pouring concrete or for tunnels, bridges, or sewer      construction projects.
• Erects and dismantles scaffolding.
• Installs windows and doors.
• Adheres to local building and safety codes and guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of vocational school or technical college or apprenticeship program; OR experience via on-the-job training required.
• Ability to understand directions and read blueprints.
• Ability to solve mathematical problems quickly and accurately.
• Ability to properly care for and use tools of the trade.
• Thorough understanding of carpentry principles and methods.
• Works well as part of a team.

Education and Experience:

· High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

· Minimum 10 years of related experience is required. 

Physical Requirements: 

· Must be able to traverse the worksite in different types of weather and bend, climb, stretch, reach, and lean to make inspections. 

· Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times. 

· Some travel may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

Nichols Contracting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state of local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Benefits: 401k, Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision), PTO, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays and much more

Pay:  $28.00-$30.00 hour