Commercial Construction Skilled Laborer

Company: Langford and Low
Location: Portland
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: $23 - $27 DOE Langford & Low Construction is hiring a Skilled Construction Laborer to join our team. Langford & Low is a Maine-based construction company with a strong focus on healthcare, laboratory, advanced manufacturing, higher education, and retail clients throughout Northern New England. For over 50 years, weve earned a reputation for delivering high-quality, detail-driven work in some of the regions most complex and sensitive environments. The Skilled Laborer is a key hands-on role supporting our field teams on projects that often involve active hospitals, research labs, and clinical spaces. These projects require a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, and awareness of working in occupied, safety-critical environments. This position is ideal for someone with a strong construction skill set, a commitment to craftsmanship, and the ability to adapt in fast-paced, precision-focused settings. Responsibilities: Perform hands-on construction tasks including selective demolition, layout, rough and finish carpentry, backing, blocking, drywall, painting, and hardware installation. Assist in setting up containment, infection control barriers, and temporary partitions in occupied healthcare and lab facilities. Help maintain clean, organized, and secure job sites, often in sterile or controlled environments. Interpret and follow direction from drawings (a plus) and supervision to execute work accurately. Support layout and installation of architectural and specialty components in medical and laboratory spaces. Safely operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, and basic construction equipment. Assist with staging, deliveries, and protection of existing building components. Follow site-specific safety and infection control protocols rigorously. Work alongside foremen, superintendents, and trades to ensure timely and high-quality execution of project goals. Qualifications: 2 years (a plus) of commercial construction or skilled trade experience, preferably with work in healthcare or laboratory environments. Strong working knowledge of general construction practices, tools, and materials. Experience working under infection control conditions or within occupied clinical spaces is highly valued. Ability to read and understand construction drawings is a plus. Dependable, self-motivated, and able to take direction in high-expectation settings. Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to job sites throughout Southern or Central Maine. OSHA 10/30 is a plus. Langford & Low offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with opportunities for advancement and continuing trade development. Langford & Low is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Work Location: In person

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