Construction General Laborer – NYC Metro

NYC Metro Construction Trades ✓ Verified Employer

New York, NY Construction full time entry level

$18-$28/hr

About This Position

General labor positions on commercial and residential construction sites across the New York City metro area. NYC Fair Chance Act (2015) prohibits criminal history questions before conditional offer. Article 23-A (1977) requires individualized assessment — no blanket exclusions for any offense type including sex offenses. Pay $18-28/hr.

Requirements

Physically fit. Steel-toed boots. OSHA 10 certification preferred (we sponsor). NYC ban the box: no criminal history question on application.

Benefits

OSHA 10/30 certification, union health benefits available, overtime opportunities, prevailing wage on public projects, advancement to skilled trades

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No background check required to apply.

⚠ SORNA Restrictions — New York

New York uses a 3-level classification system. Level 3 registrants face public notification and may have employment restrictions near schools/daycares, particularly while on parole or supervision.

TIER 3 Childcare ban

TIER 2 Childcare ban

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Informational only. Consult your attorney or supervision officer.

Offense Acceptance

✓ Sex Offenses ✓ Felonies ✓ Violent ✓ Drug Offenses ✓ Misdemeanors

✓ Accepts Sex Offenses — NYC Fair Chance Act + NY Article 23-A provide the strongest legal protections nationally for RSO job seekers.

Programs

Federal Bonding Program Tax Credit Eligible Training Provided

Hiring Policy

NYC has some of the strongest fair chance hiring laws in the nation. The Fair Chance Act (2015) bans criminal history questions before conditional offer. Article 23-A (1977) requires individualized assessment — no blanket exclusions. Construction general labor and apprenticeships available to all backgrounds.

Restrictions

Article 23-A requires individualized assessment per NY law. Union apprenticeships have separate review. General labor and grounds roles: no restrictions. Some federal contract sites may have security requirements. Pay $18-$40/hr depending on trade and certification.

About NYC Metro Construction Trades

New York City construction contractor and union apprenticeship coordinator connecting fair-chance candidates with construction labor, groundskeeping, and trades apprenticeships. NYC Fair Chance Act (2015) prohibits criminal history questions before conditional offer. Article 23-A requires individualized assessment statewide.

Company size: 200-500 employees

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