Construction General Laborer

Location Address:

8611 W Point Douglas Rd S Cottage Grove, MN 55016-4005

Date Posted:

July 09, 2026

Department:

16008035 Allina Health Facilities Support Services East

Shift:

Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length:

10 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

Occasional

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 10-hour day/evening/night shifts
• Occasional weekends

Job Description:

Performs general construction labor in active healthcare environments, supporting renovation, retrofit, and infrastructure projects within occupied hospitals and clinics. Performs material handling, site preparation, dust mitigation, and cleanup activities while adhering to healthcare infection prevention, life safety, and safety requirements.

Plays a critical part in maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors while minimizing disruption to ongoing clinical operations. Partners closely with skilled trades, contractors, and facilities teams to maintain project timelines and site integrity.

Principle Responsibilities

• Performs general construction labor including material handling, site preparation, demolition assistance, and cleanup activities.
• Assists skilled trades including carpenters, electricians, plumbers, HVAC, and fire protection personnel by staging materials, tools, and equipment.
• Implements healthcare specific infection control measures including ICRA compliance, dust containment, HEPA vacuuming, and barrier installation.
• Maintains clean, safe, and debris free work areas in occupied clinical and patient care environments; safely removes construction waste.
• Supports Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) including egress protection, fire safety readiness, and temporary life safety controls.
• Follows OSHA regulations, hospital safety policies, PPE requirements, and participates in required safety and infection prevention training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required principle competencies as listed on the job description

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational Training in Construction, Facilities, Maintenance, or related field
• 1+ years General construction, facilities maintenance, or labor experience; healthcare or occupied facility experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid Driver's License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver's license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment
• OSHA 10 & 30 preferred upon hire -Construction safety training

Physical Demands

• Very Heavy Work:
• Lifting weight excess of 100 lbs. occasionally, over 50 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $23.22 to $31.83 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.