TRADESMAN (MASON / STEELMAN / DRYWALL MASON / CARPENTER) Company: Vixton Bennett t/a Big Ben Construction Location: George Town, Grand Cayman Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Hours: 40 hours per week Rate of Pay: CI$ 12.00 per hour Benefits: Statutory Pension, Health Insurance, and Paid Vacation in accordance with Cayman Islands Labour and Pensions legislation. Job OverviewBig Ben Construction is seeking a reliable, versatile Multi-Skilled Tradesman proficient across masonry, steel-fixing, drywall installation, and structural carpentry. The successful candidate will carry out commercial and residential building projects across active job sites in Grand Cayman with minimal supervision. Key Duties & ResponsibilitiesMasonry Works: Mix mortar and concrete; lay concrete blocks, bricks, and stone; perform structural wall construction, slab preparation, plastering, rendering, screeding, and decorative concrete finishes. Steel-Fixing & Reinforcement: Read structural drawings to measure, cut, bend, position, assemble, and wire-tie reinforcing steel bars (rebar) and mesh grids for foundations, columns, beams, and suspended slabs. Drywall Installation & Finishing: Frame metal and timber studs, hang drywall/sheetrock boards, apply joint compound, tape, skim, sand, and finish interior walls and drop ceilings to paint-ready standards. Carpentry & Formwork: Build, erect, and brace wooden formwork/shuttering for concrete pours; frame partitions, floors, and ceilings; install interior/exterior doors, window frames, trims, and roof framing. Site Safety & Tool Maintenance: Safely operate all standard manual and power tools, maintain scaffolding, adhere strictly to site safety regulations, and keep staging areas clean.Required Qualifications & SkillsExperience: 15–20+ years of verifiable, hands-on construction experience preferred; however, applicants with less than 10 years of experience may be acceptable based on demonstrated skill, versatility, and practical competence. Technical Competence: Ability to read building plans, verify dimensions, and execute structural assignments accurately without direct oversight. Physical Capability: Must be in good health and physical condition, able to safely lift 50+ lbs, work outdoors in high temperatures, and work safely at heights on scaffolding and ladders.Work Ethic: Punctual, dependable, and capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a site team.How to ApplySuitably qualified candidates should submit their resume and references directly via the WORC JobsCayman Portal.In accordance with Cayman Islands Immigration Regulations, qualified Caymanians, Persons with Employment Rights Certificates (RERC), and Permanent Residents are strongly encouraged to apply. Employer Contact: (345) 329-8597 | P.O. Box 677, Grand Cayman KY1-1107 Deadline: 21 days after posting date
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