General Laborer

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, one of the nation’s oldest and most frequented historical public attractions, is one of Charleston’s most sought-after attractions in the low country. Due to growth within the company, we’re looking for a new General Laborer for our Facilities team to support the changes and renovations on property. This is a full-time position with benefits.

What you will be doing:

• Work closely with the Facilities team on building renovations and property labor projects, while utilizing and promoting safety processes and procedures
• Load/unload building materials; build/take apart scaffolding, temporary structures, and bracing; maintain a neat and orderly job site
• Construct building frameworks, following mock-ups, blueprints, and plans to meet requirements while using a variety of manual and electrical tools and equipment
• Conduct inspections of structures and property grounds; perform clean-up

• Represent a team-player spirit when assigned other duties and projects as required

Requirements

Who you are:

• You have 3+ years’ experience in a Carpenter role or as a General Laborer with carpentry duties. You have an understanding of carpentry techniques and methods of installation and construction
• You enjoy working with your hands and have the ability to do so in all types of weather
• You have a valid driver’s license to drive and operate necessary equipment and have the ability to do the following: lift 20-50lbs on a regular basis, stand and/or kneel for long periods of time to perform physical labor-related tasks, and climb a 12’ ladder to perform tasks as needed
• You’ve got excellent communication skills, and the ability to use available technology as needed
• You’re proficient in using both manual and electrical equipment and measurement tools (hand tools, power tools, ladders, measuring tapes/rulers, etc.), and have the ability to read technical documents and drawings
• Due to the nature of the business, this position may require work on the weekends as needed. We’re mindful that in order for you to be the most effective in your role, it’s important that you balance that work with time to rest, so we offer PTO and other benefits to support you

Benefits

Employee Benefits

• Magnolia realizes the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offers a generous amount of PTO, Sick Days & Paid Holidays
• Happy Birthday.. off! If you are scheduled to work on your special day, you can request 8 hours of pay
• Magnolia contributes 80% of medical premiums for employee-only coverage and 40% to all other levels of coverage
• No cost $10,000 life & accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• 401K retirement plan matching at 4%
• If enrolled in our medical plan, access to covered MinuteClinic® and Teledoc® services are offered to you free or at a lower cost. Covered medical participants can also enjoy Peerfit (helps you stay active with monthly credits that can be redeemed for group fitness classes), Wellness tools (health assessment and online programs to help you meet your goals), Discount program (helps you save on health products and services), 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (helps in all aspects of life, from emotional well-being, legal and financial help), behavioral telehealth/virtual providers and services, no-cost diabetic meters and enhanced maternity program. Plan participants are also offered free, online will preparation with claimant support services and emergency travel assistance

Employee Discounts

• Experience our history, horticulture and nature with your loved ones! Employees can host their immediate family members (on non-scheduled working days) to Magnolia! This includes free admission to the gardens and to all tours. If immediate family members visit during an employee's scheduled working day, eligible family members are welcome to visit the gardens with free admission. Please contact the Welcome Center for more information.
• Save 50% on all on-site venue rentals (includes standard fees), 40% off at our charming Gift Shop and meal discounts at our impeccable Peacock Cafe!
• Employees and their immediate family members can join Community Events for free!
• Enjoy discounted pricing for Magnolia's prime Special Events
• Earn your Reciprocal Admission Pass after your first 90 days! This gold pass allows you and one guest free admittance to over 40 participating attractions such as: SC Aquarium, SpiritLine Cruises, Charleston County Parks, Children's Museum of the Lowcountry and many more!
• Team Members are provided company branded uniform items at no cost!

Training & Development

• No-cost continuing education training for current licenses that benefit both you and MPC
• Limitless internal training and development opportunities!

Additional Perks

• It really pays! Referral bonus for an employee's referral that is hired and completes three months of service. $500 for full-time hires and $250 for part-time hires.
• Accept your own stainless steel Magnolia logoed bottle, perfect for preserving our environment and keeping your drinks hot or cold (up to 24 hours)
• 6mi of Biking and Walking Trails for you to use