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Kinsley Construction

Builds facilities and infrastructure

Building Laborer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Entry
Hagerstown, MD, USA
In PersonMost projects are based in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Building TradesCarpentry & Interior Finishing

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • Must pass a Department of Transportation pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening.
  • Must be capable of receiving and following instructions.
  • Must be punctual and dependable.
Responsibilities
  • Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials.
  • Use hand and power tools, including circular saws, nail guns, sanders, tape measures, squares, levels, and brooms.
  • Fasten materials together with nails, screws, staples, and adhesives.
  • Construct building frameworks, including walls, floors, and door frames.
  • Follow blueprints and building plans.
  • Install windows, doors, cabinets, and other fixtures.
  • Clean and prepare construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards.
  • Load or unload building materials for construction.
  • Build or dismantle bracing, scaffolding, and temporary structures.
  • Assist craft workers by carrying tools and materials or setting up equipment.
  • Learn to operate excavation and grading equipment.
  • Assist with placing and tying rebar and placing and finishing concrete.
  • Follow safe work practices and procedures.
  • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience or exposure in carpentry or concrete construction is preferred.

About the company

Kinsley Construction builds commercial facilities, public infrastructure and industrial plants for clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Its building and civil teams handle work from design through construction, including site development, bridges and underground utilities. The industrial division constructs and renovates heavy manufacturing facilities and handles maintenance, while Kinsley Materials produces construction products for sale to other contractors. Customers hire the company for construction management, general contracting and project delivery, with its own crews carrying out several trades. Founded in 1963, Kinsley Construction is headquartered in York, Pennsylvania.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

York, PA

Founded

1963

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What believers are saying

  • Trade entry has clear eligibility: Kinsley's Lancaster carpenter/concrete trainees need to be adults with a diploma or equivalent.
  • Field travel adds pay: eligible Kinsley employees receive hourly Incentive Zone Pay based on home-to-job-site distance.
  • Time off includes fixed holidays: Kinsley's benefits package lists nine paid holidays alongside paid time off.

What critics are saying

  • Industrial travel affects home life: Kinsley's millwright/welder posting requires overnight stays in double-occupancy hotels.
  • Utilities schedules vary: Kinsley's York asphalt and concrete patching crews require evening and weekend availability.
  • Trainees need independent transport: Kinsley's Lancaster role requires a driver's license and reliable transportation.

What makes Kinsley Construction unique

  • Family leadership remains embedded: Andrew and James Kinsley oversee paired divisions as chief operating officers.
  • Fabrication stays in-house: Kinsley's 116,000-square-foot shop builds structural steel and custom industrial weldments.
  • Materials logistics use owned equipment: Kinsley Materials operates 50 dump trucks serving a 100-mile radius.

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