From infrastructure to skyscrapers, construction jobs and workers quite literally pave the way for others to get stuff done. So why is it that investing in construction workers seems so rare?<\/p>\n
Nawkaw has been proudly innovating color solutions and stain for masonry and concrete for over 30 years. We know a few things about how to keep our employees happy. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve invested so heavily into training our employees and helping them learn the tools and skills they need to succeed. <\/p>\n
From company benefits and perks to paid training, travel expenses, and awards, working at Nawkaw is far more than the types of entry-level construction jobs you might be used to reading about. We\u2019re always on the lookout for great Stain Technicians, so if you\u2019re interested, here\u2019s what you can expect out of a career at Nawkaw:<\/p>\n
Nawkaw invests heavily in employees to get them certified in stain application and provides paid training to make sure their skills stay sharp. Nawkaw has pioneered the masonry and concrete staining industry and works on anything from residential properties to downtown high-rises. We want our customers to know we can deliver. Therefore, we want our employees to feel empowered to do so.<\/p>\n
Nawkaw pays all employees for training time to get them up to speed on stain application, alongside certifications for OSHA, swing stage, lifts, and others. You\u2019ll work one-on-one with specialized crew members and leaders. Then, after you\u2019re certified, you\u2019ll be out and about transforming buildings with results you\u2019ll have to see to believe. <\/p>\n
There\u2019s nothing like seeing the changes you\u2019ve made in real-time and going home at the end of the day knowing a home or entire city block has transformed thanks to you! <\/p>\n
It pays to work at Nawkaw\u2014literally. Our employees get to see the country and even travel around North America to work on unique construction jobs, all on our dime. Per diem food, hotel stays, and airfare? It\u2019s all covered. <\/p>\n
And\u2014thanks to the many territories Nawkaw covers across the United States and Canada\u2014great Nawkaw Stain Technicians may be able to transfer to a different Nawkaw site. How\u2019s that for job mobility? <\/p>\n
Beyond paid travel, Nawkaw also offers many of the perks employees can count on, like paid holidays, PTO, health, pharmacy, dental, life, and short\/long-term disability. We believe that investing in our employees and their families is the best way to run a business, and we practice what we preach.<\/p>\n
Our operations team trains our Stain Technicians and teaches them how to become Lead and Foreperson Technicians. We want our employees to make a career with us, and we invest and hire internally to make sure that happens. <\/p>\n
We also offer various awards that reward creativity and ingenuity in our company. Our Idea of The Year program gives out money and prizes for creative solutions that improve processes or solve issues on the job site and around the company. We also have the Nawkaw Photo Contest, which lets our Stain Technicians pocket extra cash for submitting great photos of their work. <\/p>\n
Applying stain is a unique job that\u2019s different than most in construction. That\u2019s why we heavily invest in the development of our employees in our effort to have a crew of dedicated color experts. And for those who excel on the job site, we\u2019re happy to offer lucrative awards in our Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year programs!<\/p>\n
Does paid training, travel, career development and a job in color solutions sound great to you? If so, we\u2019d love to hear from you! <\/p>\n
For our Stain Technicians, we\u2019re looking for artists, painters, and construction forepersons\u2014ideally with airless spray equipment or painting experience\u2014that want a rewarding and long-term career. We also need someone that\u2019s prepared for paid travel, as it\u2019s essential to the position.<\/p>\n