Headhunters For The Trades
Dec 28th
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Mar 10th
A lot of guys come in to the office for our initial conversation with a CAN-DO! attitude. In other words they “can do” anything. They try to sell their skills for all jobs from turning flapjacks to raising the Empire State Building to flying a B52 Bomber and anything in between. They are ernest and excited about this pitch and they want our help in getting them any job at all. I have to start asking questions to get beyond this, to finding their real skills and their real passions. Usually the same guy does not want to turn flapjacks and also fly bombers. Usually.
Some folks come in, however, and they are more direct. They have some skills. They do not have others. As they chat with me they are honest about their lacks as well as their plusses. They know that not having a car is a stumbling block. They know that certain skills are important and they are proud to have them. They know that other skills are not important and they will say so: “I can not do roofs, but I can lay floor tile. I do not have skills in asbestos work, but I am certified in lead abatement.”
That second type of applicant impresses me. She knows she has made choices in her life and that choices open some doors and close others. This applicant does not want CPGworks to get just any job: he wants his job, one that fits and furthers his own journey. I’m happy to talk to this applicant because his application will be filled with direct answers to direct questions.
Mar 10th
Thanks, Al, for asking a very good question – and one that is very important in today’s job market.
The OSHA-10 card can be found at any number of training centers online and off. It is a ten-hour course, usually given over two evenings. Sometimes you can find it on the weekends – 5 hours each on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Occasionally you can find the course offered for free at a local community center – but usually the cost is between $100 and $200. The card is good for life, needs no renewal or updates.
Recent regulatory changes require OSHA-10 cards of all workers on projects receiving certain Federal funds. These projects are setting the new standard for safety and insurance companies are following the pattern, in some cases offering lower rates to companies that have OSHA-10 staffing. Going forward, it’s wise for everyone to have this easy-to-get certification.
As of this writing, ECC currently has openings in a handful of free courses. These are funded by a grant so the spaces are limited. For information and registration, call 716-851-1805 OR EMAIL: seeld@ecc.edu
Some other places around Buffalo that offer the Training are:
The Safety and Health Training Center
UB’s Toxicology Research Center
Construction Exchange of WNY (there are membership requirements there as well).
On line you can find courses at a number of locations. Click here for some suggestions.
Mar 10th
The hot ticket this year is residential remodelers.
I’m looking for people who:
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Mar 8th
For those who think they’re a finish carpenter – check out these pics! A true artisan. Stuart will be working on temporary assignment at the Darwin Martin House from April through May. He will be looking for full-time work in June.
Mar 3rd
Labor help needed ASAP by a respected local firm. You will be doing demolition and general labor in commercial buildings: digging and clean-up, hauling things, etc. This job is in the Buffalo metro area. THis is not just a “summer gig” – if everything goes well, they will take you permanent, full time.
To be considered for this position you MUST have an OSHA 10 Card and your own vehicle.
We are CPGworks, a placement agency for the construction trades. To apply for this job please send an email or call:
Kim or Huw at:
716/855-8100
Or email:
kim@cpgworks.com or huw@cpgworks.com
Mar 2nd
At CPGworks we take you to the front of the line. We get you VIP status so you get the interview. We negotiate for you. We act as your agent. If you were a musician, we’d be looking for your next gig. Were you a ball player we’d be getting you signed with a big-league team.
We have at least a dozen specific openings right now. Openings in:
- asbestos removal
- commercial roofing
- residential roofing
- site work estimator
- laborers with OSHA 10 cards
- project manager (part time)
- heavy equipment mechanic
- HVAC service technician
- construction office manager
- quickbooks payroll person
Consider talking with a headhunter today. We won’t waste your time.
Feb 26th
We need a heavy equipment mechanic who knows how to repair it from front to back.
What we are looking for:
- 4+ years experience
- Mandatory 6 days a week
- Mandatory 40+ hours
- Own set of mechanic tools
- Clean driver’s license
- Your own transportation
- Provide a work history
What is offered:
- Permanent placement
- Career
- Good working environment
- Local WNY company with a good reputation
- Year round work
If you think you may fit this, please contact me!
Kim 716-855-8100 or send me your resume @ kim@cpgworks.com !
CPGworks is an employment agency for the Construction Trades. We place professional tradespeople with construction and service companies in Western New York. We believe that many people are not in the right job, and many employers are not entirely happy with who they have as employees. We exist to help people find a job that they love and simultaneously help employers find employees that are a better fit. We get both parties to be completely honest about what they need and what they want, and thereby make better matches.
Feb 25th
In the past two years in the Human Resources (HR) industry, I have observed this phenomena. When the economic wave was strong, people rode that wave with confidence and insouciance. But when that wave crashed and the economic scene no longer fueled it, people became worried about security. This sounds terribly kindergarten level in terms of an analysis, but nevertheless it needs to be said. Recruiters and HR people such as myself, watched a cultural meltdown take place last year, in the faces of people walking into our office. We didn’t have to look at a single statistic or listen to CNN or any local station to know the nuances of the job market. People walking through our doors revealed the zeitgeist of society in just a few brief moments with them. Their anxiety, their concern for job security – was enough to tell us what then followed. I observed countless many top level executive and industrial men and women of every field who could not now find a job – whereas months before – the jobs were there.
Feb 25th
Fourth generation family-owned site-work company is re-organizing for growth in 2010 and is looking to add an estimator. As an estimator you would also administer (manage) your projects.
We are looking for someone with solid experience and a strong civil engineering background.
