Remodeling Helper

Purpose The Remodel Helper supports the lead installer on every bathroom remodel from demo through final cleanup. This role exists to make jobs faster, keep the site clean and protected, and free the lead installer to focus on skilled work instead of chasing materials, cleaning up, or handling tasks that a trained helper can own. Most of the work is in Douglas County, CO. Core Values Better Than Yesterday The Remodel Helper learns something new on every job and applies it on the next one. They ask how to do a task better after completing it, not just whether it got done. Within the first 90 days, they handle demo, material staging, and basic fixture work faster and with less direction than when they started. Courageous Humility The Remodel Helper asks questions the moment something is unclear instead of guessing and getting it wrong. They say "I don't know how to do that yet" without hesitation and then pay attention when shown. They accept correction without defensiveness and treat every piece of feedback as a shortcut to getting better. Fierce Consistency The Remodel Helper delivers the same level of effort and care on a Friday afternoon that they deliver on a Monday morning. Every job site is protected the same way, every cleanup meets the same standard, and every homeowner gets the same professional experience regardless of the day, the job, or how they feel. Own It The Remodel Helper takes responsibility for their work without being asked. When they make a mistake, they say so immediately so it can be fixed before it becomes a bigger problem. They do not wait to be told something needs to be redone. They catch it themselves, own it, and fix it. Core Responsibilities Demo and Site Prep The Remodel Helper tears out existing fixtures, surfaces, and materials so the space is fully prepped and ready for the lead installer to begin new work. Demo happens efficiently, debris is cleared as it is created, and substrates are clean and sound before the next phase starts. The lead installer never walks into a space that is not ready. Metrics Demo Completion Time: Demo is completed within the estimated hours for the job, with no rework needed due to incomplete tear‑out. Prep Quality: Substrates are clean, level, and ready for installation with zero callbacks to the lead installer for re‑prep. Activities Fixture Removal – Remove existing toilets, vanities, faucets, showerheads, and other bathroom fixtures carefully to avoid damaging surrounding surfaces or plumbing. Surface Tear‑Out – Remove existing tile, drywall, backer board, and flooring materials down to the substrate as directed by the lead installer. Debris Removal – Clear demo debris from the work area continuously throughout tear‑out so the space stays safe and accessible. Substrate Inspection and Prep – Clean and inspect exposed walls, floors, and framing after demo. Flag any rot, mold, or structural issues to the lead installer immediately. Dust and Particle Containment – Set up and maintain dust barriers during demo to keep dust and debris from spreading into the rest of the home. Installation Support The Remodel Helper is a reliable second set of hands throughout every phase of the remodel. They hold panels, mix tile mud, make cuts, pre‑drill, attach plumbing and electrical fixtures, and handle any task the lead installer hands off. The lead installer stays focused on skilled work because the helper anticipates what comes next and has it ready before being asked. Metrics Estimated vs. Actual Job Hours: Jobs are completed within estimated hours, with the helper's support directly contributing to on‑time or ahead‑of‐schedule completion. Tasks Completed Independently: The number of tasks the helper handles without step‑by‑step direction increases steadily over the first [target] months. Rework Rate: Work completed by the helper requires rework less than [target]% of the time. Activities Panel and Material Holding – Hold wall panels, tub surrounds, and other large pieces in position while the lead installer secures them. Tile Mud Mixing – Mix thinset, grout, and other tile materials to the correct consistency as directed by the lead installer. Tile Cutting Support – Make tile cuts using a wet saw or tile cutter based on measurements provided by the lead installer. Fixture Installation – Attach plumbing fixtures, electrical fixtures, towel bars, and accessories as assigned by the lead installer. Pre‑Drilling and Fastening – Pre‑drill holes and drive fasteners for backer board, panels, and trim as directed. Anticipating Next Steps – Watch the lead installer’s progress and stage the next material, tool, or component before being asked. The lead installer should not have to stop and wait. Caulking and Sealant Application – Apply caulk and sealant to joints, seams, and fixture bases as directed, keeping lines clean and consistent. Job Site Cleanliness and Home Protection The Remodel Helper keeps the customer's home clean and protected from the moment the crew walks in until the moment they leave. Non‑work areas are covered and shielded from dust, debris, and damage. The work area stays organized throughout the day, and the job site is left spotless at the end of every visit. The homeowner never has a reason to worry about their home. Metrics Customer Complaints Related to Cleanliness or Damage: Zero customer complaints about home damage, dust in non‑work areas, or job site condition at the end of the day. End‑of‑Day Site Condition: The job site passes Rick's inspection at the end of every work day with no items left to clean or secure. Activities Home Protection Setup – Lay drop cloths, floor protection, and corner guards on all pathways and surfaces between the entry door and the work area before any work begins. Non‑Work Area Monitoring – Check protected areas throughout the day to confirm coverings have not shifted and no dust or debris has migrated beyond the work zone. Ongoing Work Area Cleanup – Sweep, vacuum, and organize the work area throughout the day so the space stays safe and the crew can move freely. End‑of‑Day Cleanup – Clean the entire work area and all protected pathways at the end of every work day. Remove all debris, wipe down surfaces, and leave the space in a condition the homeowner is comfortable with. Protection Removal and Final Walkthrough – Remove all drop cloths, tape, and protective coverings at job completion. Walk the home to confirm nothing was damaged or left behind. Motivators Wants to learn a trade by doing the work, not just reading about it. Gets energy from seeing a space transform over the course of a day. Prefers working with their hands over sitting at a desk. Wants to be useful, not just present. Finds satisfaction in leaving things cleaner and more organized than they found them. Respects the person ahead of them and wants to earn that same respect over time. Likes finishing a day tired because the work mattered. Motivated by getting better at something every single week. Behaviors Watches what is needed next and has it ready before being asked. Picks up after themselves constantly, not just at the end of the day. Asks a question once, remembers the answer, and applies it the next time. Moves toward the work, not away from it, when things get heavy or uncomfortable. Talks to people in someone else's home the way they would want a stranger to talk in theirs. Keeps their workspace and their gear organized without being told. Finishes one task and looks for the next one instead of waiting. Takes correction without attitude and adjusts immediately. Shows up ready to work, not ready to wake up. Disqualifiers Has to be told the same thing more than twice. Checks out when the work gets repetitive or unglamorous. Waits to be told what to do instead of looking for what needs doing. Treats someone else's space like it is not their problem to protect. Gets defensive when corrected instead of adjusting. Leaves a mess behind and calls it done. Reaches for their phone when there is a lull instead of reaching for a broom. Talks about wanting to learn but does not watch, ask, or retain. Treats company property like it is someone else's problem to replace. Moves slowly when nobody is watching and speeds up when someone is. Blames tools, materials, or other people when something goes wrong. Shows up late or unprepared and treats it like no big deal. Qualifications No prior remodeling experience required. Willingness to learn a trade and work hard from day one. Comfortable using basic hand tools and power tools, or eager to learn quickly. Physically able to lift 75 lbs, kneel, crouch, and work on feet for full days in bathrooms and tight spaces. Reliable transportation to the shop or job sites daily. Valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Comfortable working in occupied homes and interacting professionally with homeowners. Strong attention to detail, especially around cleanliness and organization. Takes direction well and applies corrections immediately without needing repeated instruction. Pay/Benefits Hourly pay Bonus opportunities Paid time off Paid holidays 401k #J-18808-Ljbffr