Archive for December, 2009

Ladder Rack For Sale

Knaack 1450 Weather Guard Weekender Ladder Rack

I had these on my truck a couple years ago.  I now have a different system so these are collecting dust.  Amazon sells them for $300.  You can have mine for half of that.  $150

Contact John
716-855-8100
john@CPGworks.com

HVAC Service Technicians

The other day I met with one of WNY’s more prominent Heating & Cooling companies.  This particular company does tons of residential and light commercial.  Talk about a great place to work!!  They offer:

  • Training
  • Retirement benefits
  • Health benefits
  • Company tools & trucks
  • Regular business hours
  • Overtime
  • A close-knit family environment
  • And the ability to make a really good living!

Here’s the way it roughly breaks down: You start as a helper.  As a helper you will make between $10 and $14/hr.  Generally you ride along and learn from and assist an Installer or a Service Technician.  An installer makes from $14 to $17 and a Service Tech can make as much as $24 or $25.  I personally know a whole bunch of folks with college education that only make More >

Asbestos Removal, Demo, General Labor

Experienced, certified asbestos removal worker, also trained and experienced in lead abatement and mold remediation. Worked several years as construction laborer. Current OSHA construction safety certificate. Hardworking and dependable, excellent references. Clean driver’s license. ~ Application #480

This candidate, with good references and training, also comes with up to $4500 tax incentive! Contact us for more information!

See:  Available Tax Credits

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Electrician’s Helper

This should be at least two weeks worth of work ….maybe more (depending).
This is a great company to work with and a nice opportunity for the right person.

You must have commercial experience and there is ladder work involved.

Please contact us in confidence.

Huw@CPGworks.com (855-8100)

Steelworker helper

We talked with a new client company today, so the details about this position are still coming in.

This company is a small outfit who is landing some big jobs and may need to add a couple of hands.  At this point he is only asking for a helper, however we are putting the call out for people who have experience and knowledge of welding and steelworking.  If this sounds like you then please refresh your resume with us!

On CPGworks…

“Worked with me very well; explained the job and the contents of the job really well.  Excellent place to work for.” ~ Jermaine Nance Sr.  (9/11/09)

On Kim..

“I can’t say enough about Kim at CPG. She went out of her way to help me and has continued to help me. She genuinely wants me to feel happy and comfortable.” ~Sue Travernier (8/12/09)

Unique Selling Proposition

The other day I met someone who was out of work. He gave me his calling card. On the back of the card was his USP or his unique selling proposition. Basically, your USP is just what it sounds like:  What’s your secret sauce?  What makes what you have to offer “unique”? What separates you from all the hundreds of other people applying for the same job.

Rather then simply look for work, I propose that you begin to market yourself.  In the business world a persons USP is sometimes called an “elevator speech”.  In the amount of time it takes to get from the first to the tenth floor …sell yourself.  Succinctly and memorably.

The somewhat unconventional approach that we at CPGworks have been taking for peoples resumes is to substitute the very under-utilized “objective statement” with ones USP.

Write yours.  Email it to me.  The most interesting ones will get posted on our site.

Alex Rivera


Alex R., Originally uploaded by CPGworks

We met through a former coworker and I immediately enjoyed my conversation with Alex. He comes across as someone dedicated to working full time and to forming a full-time career in construction. His past work history speaks for itself of learning and going in the right direction in this trade. Great references and that smile just takes you away.

Not too long after we referred him to one of our client companies. After working with Alex for a while, he had this to say: More >