Construction Shop Assistant

The Contractor Consultants


Date: 1 week ago
City: Schaumburg, IL
Salary: $20 - $25 per hour
Contract type: Full time
Keep Our Projects Running Strong - Join Xanadu Builders as a Construction Shop Assistant!

Position Title: Construction Shop Assistant

Company Name: Xanadu Builders

Pay Range: $20-$25+ per hour (based on experience)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Commercial Construction

Job Overview

Xanadu Builders is seeking a reliable and hands-on Construction Shop Assistant to support our growing operations in Elgin, IL. In this vital role, you'll be responsible for managing materials, tools, equipment, and deliveries to ensure our field teams have everything they need to succeed. From keeping the shop organized to building custom shipping crates, this position offers variety and ownership of a key support function within our company.

Who We Are

Xanadu Builders is a family-owned, coast-to-coast general contractor with a reputation for building projects with integrity, precision, and excellence. With a dedicated, tight-knit team, we handle everything from custom residential builds to large-scale commercial facilities. We value collaboration, reliability, and professionalism, and we know our success depends on every role - including the crucial support provided by our shop and logistics team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Organize and maintain the shop, storage facilities, and company vehicles.
  • Receive, inspect, and stock incoming tools, materials, and equipment.
  • Prepare and stage materials for upcoming projects.
  • Safely load, unload, and transport deliveries.
  • Build and fabricate basic shipping crates when needed.
  • Deliver materials to job sites and pick up supplies from vendors using company vehicles (including a box truck).
  • Track and manage inventory using basic software or mobile tools.
  • Support additional operational needs as part of a small, collaborative team.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in construction, warehouse, or a related field (preferred but not required).
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; experience driving a box truck preferred.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs. regularly.
  • Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and basic shop equipment.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
  • Basic computer or mobile device skills for inventory and communication.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay: $20-$25/hour based on experience
  • Consistent Monday-Friday schedule (8-hour shifts, no overtime)
  • Uniforms Provided
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holidays)
  • Employee-Obtained Medical Insurance Reimbursement
  • Retirement Savings Program
  • Bi-Weekly Pay Cycle
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Supportive, Family-Oriented Team Culture

Schedule

  • Full-Time, Monday to Friday
  • Standard 8-hour shifts
  • No overtime required

Location

  • Primary Work Location: Elgin, IL
  • Deliveries and vendor pick-ups will be made in the surrounding Chicagoland area using company vehicles.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Xanadu Builders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

#MGE25

How to apply

To apply for this job you need to authorize on our website. If you don't have an account yet, please register.

Post a resume

Similar jobs

HR Generalist

Feed My Starving Children, Schaumburg, IL
$61,200 - $66,500 per year
1 week ago
Your Role:Execute human resources functions at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). Serve as a key management partner and a valuable employee resource. Responsibilities include supporting staffing efforts, guiding employee relations matters, interpreting and applying workplace policies, as well as overseeing accommodations and leave of absence processes within assigned territories.Pay, Schedule & Benefits:This is a full-time, exempt (salaried) position. Typical work...

Mid Level Portfolio Manager

Jobright.ai, Schaumburg, IL
1 week ago
Jobright is an AI-powered career platform that helps job seekers discover the top opportunities in the US. We are NOT a staffing agency. Jobright does not hire directly for these positions. We connect you with verified openings from employers you can trust.Job Summary:Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and is currently seeking a Portfolio...

Sr Sales Engineer Machine Tool Industry

WIDIA, Schaumburg, IL
$90,000 - $115,000 per year
3 weeks ago
About KennametalWith over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal...