Construction Laborer

Job Title: Restoration Laborer

Job Description

This role supports commercial and disaster restoration projects in the greater Baraboo area by performing a wide range of physical labor and cleanup tasks. You will work closely with an experienced Restoration Technician, assisting with demolition, debris removal, and site cleanup in various commercial properties. After successful training and completion of the contract period, you will have the opportunity to transition into a permanent Restoration Technician role.

Responsibilities

• Perform demolition work, including ripping and tearing out drywall, flooring, and tiles in commercial properties.
• Lift, carry, and dispose of debris and materials weighing up to 50 pounds repeatedly, transporting them to designated garbage or disposal areas, including outdoors when required.
• Clean floors, walls, and ceilings, including removing ceiling tiles from hallways and offices and ensuring surfaces are free of dust and debris.
• Wipe down and sanitize all surfaces and fixtures to restore facilities to a clean and safe condition.
• Collect and dispose of trash and construction debris to maintain a clean and organized job site.
• Support disaster restoration activities, including fire damage and fire restoration, smoke damage remediation and clean up, and water and flood damage restoration.
• Assist with wet carpet clean up and other water-related remediation tasks as directed.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively for demolition, removal, and cleanup work.
• Follow detailed instructions from supervisors and Restoration Technicians to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Adhere to all safety rules and protocols, including proper lifting techniques and the safe operation of tools and equipment.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and team members, reporting progress, issues, and safety concerns in a timely manner.
• Work 12-hour shifts when needed to support urgent or large-scale restoration projects.
• Maintain a professional and respectful demeanor while working in a variety of occupied and unoccupied facilities.

Essential Skills

• Proven general labor experience, preferably in construction, restoration, or a similar physically demanding environment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repetitively throughout the workday.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to follow specific instructions and safety rules and to communicate effectively with supervisors.
• Willingness and ability to work 12-hour shifts when required by project demands.
• Experience using basic hand tools safely and correctly.
• Experience using power tools in a construction or general labor setting.
• Reliability, strong work ethic, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, task-oriented environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in commercial or disaster restoration environments.
• Comfort working in varied conditions, including potentially dirty, wet, or damaged spaces.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a tenured Restoration Technician and broader restoration team.
• Interest in developing skills to move into a Restoration Technician role after training.
• Strong attention to detail when cleaning, removing materials, and preparing sites for restoration.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers hands-on experience in a specialized restoration field with clear potential for long-term growth. You will learn directly from an experienced Restoration Technician, gaining practical skills in fire, smoke, water, and disaster restoration. The work is dynamic, with varied job sites and tasks that keep each day different. The organization values reliability, safety, and teamwork, providing a supportive environment where hard work and initiative can lead to a permanent position and a defined career path in restoration services.

Work Environment

Work takes place in a variety of commercial properties and disaster restoration sites within approximately 40 miles of Baraboo. You will enter buildings and facilities of all kinds, performing tasks that range from basic cleanup to large-scale restoration projects. The environment can be indoors or outdoors and may include working in all weather conditions and in spaces affected by fire, smoke, water, or other damage. The role is physically demanding, involving frequent heavy lifting, use of hand tools and power tools, and extended shifts when required. Appropriate work attire that can withstand dirty, wet, and physically intensive tasks is expected, along with adherence to all safety guidelines and use of any provided protective equipment.

This is a Permanent position based out of Madison, WI.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.