Property restoration/special projects assistant Frederick MD

FrankOceanXray · Dec 16, 2017

Nnztg8r said:
...and the tribe has spoken.

OP was brave/smart enough to ask. Lot of good answers.

Legal stuff aside, I apply my own story. Fifteen years ago I made about $11/hour working as a grounds keeper. It required no experience, just an understanding the day starts at sunrise and there will be days it ends after sunset.

13/hr, today, in this area.... and pre-reqs? Or Work fsstfood, get free food, free uniforms and benefits..

Matlack · Dec 16, 2017

I dont think I need to add on, but you are asking for skilled work with carpentry and plumbing and only paying $13 an hour. Anyone worth their salt isnt going to take $13 an hour on a 1099. Carpentry is in that $20 to $25 /hr and plumbing is more. Then you want a DOT physical and prefer a CDL. The DOT physical costs money and if they went that far they would be driving for more money. You are asking for an all around jack of all trades and offering wages on par for a McD's. You should really be in that $20 to $30 range. You are really saying your boss wants to hire an illegal immigrant for cash under the table, but even those with skills probably wouldnt take $13 an hour cash under the table.

Rich1911 · Dec 16, 2017

psycosteve said:
The small company I am working for is going thru some serious growing pains due to expansion. I need one worker to help with trash outs, snow removal, lawn care, plus some light carpentry and some plumbing experience is a plus. The payroll system has not been formalized so it will be $13 an hour on a 1099 then there will be a raise later on to make up the difference from taxes.

Note that this person will be working directly under me for the most part and my online persona is pretty much the same as in person . If I piss you off online your really going to hate me in person.

Requirements

Drivers licence with less then 3 points
Be able to pass a DOT physical
Be able to use power tools with out harming yourself or others.
Be able to bend, stoop and carry 50 lbs plus
Be local to Frederick MD
Not be a snowflake, a phallus , pothead or a complete mental midget. Also I tend to use my four letter vocabulary quite a bit so thick skin is also required.

A valid CDL is going to be highly desirable and will mean higher pay negotiated with my boss. PM resumes with contact information and times you would like to set up interviews.

Why not give the raise "to make up the difference" now?

Threeband · Dec 16, 2017

The 1099 is offered as an advantage over having taxes withheld. They're assuming the worker will cheat on his taxes, and are encouraging him to do so.

That's why he suggests a raise will "make up the difference. "

Actually if the worker stays legal, he will be totally screwed with self employment tax, and possibly penalties and interest.

I've seen this BS so many times over the years and it sucks.

OP should keep an eye out for a real job with a future. This crook he's working for now will fail and dump him before long.

t84a · Dec 16, 2017

The employer is basically breaking the law with the 1099 gig. It fails just about every independent contractor test.

TargetGrade · Dec 16, 2017

You get what you pay for, go to Home Depot and take a page out of this guys book. :sad20:

Does the worker get to sleep in your truck overnight?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvWJpEq5y-Q

Ranchero50 · Dec 16, 2017

Wife said last night the Cheesecake Factory is starting dish washers out at $14.50...

We're starting positive attitude and aptitude kids at almost $20 walking through the door up here in the sticks. You would not believe how many losers were weeded out to get the two that we hired. Absolute mind drain trying to hire a good employee.

Sounds like the OP needs to start job hunting instead of recruiting.

boothdoc · Dec 30, 2017

Not legal
Way short on hrly rate
The carrot on the stick deal with pay raise. Do it now or don’t state that. It is foolish
Already tells people he will be cursing at them

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