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Values

Below are three values that guide our work every day, on every project. We work best with general contractors, subcontractors and property owner clients who share these values:

Integrity

We are accountable and operate with intent for all parties to succeed.

Innovation

We operate with forward thinking, innovative solutions that embrace the latest technology.

Teamwork

We’re fun, operating internally as a team and as a professional partner to our clients. Idea generating, unconditional cooperation for success, and leadership with safety for all is our #1 concern.

Culture

  • We place a huge emphasis on our people and our culture to reduce barriers and provide a multi-directional path to grow quickly (individually, teambuilding, and professionally)
  • We have a strong employee retention rate with advantageous perspectives and employee viewpoints aligning with our mission and core values
  • Our environment fosters countless innovative breakthroughs and attractive outside of the box ideas to encourage intentionality, behavioral change, working in tandem and driving together – proving we are an ever-learning company
  • We have a “family feels” work culture with support, flexibility, celebrations, and recognition – employee first is not just a mantra at JKC, it is the way we do business

Rocio Cortes

“Starting off by going to all the projects, I was creating daily reports on the jobsite. It was amazing getting to see the process of excavation from start to finish. Every worker I came across was welcoming, kind, and accommodating.”

Nick Fiore

“I spent 90% of my time in the field interacting and learning from the field guys. Talking to the operators and laborers who have been in this industry for years was definitely the highlight of my internship. They have so much knowledge about the construction world.”

Laborer

“Everyone works together just like a family – very cliché but it truly is the case.”

Operator

“I received frequent feedback all the time, and I appreciated every bit of it. Culture is one of the best that I have experienced, always professional about everything.”

Estimating Project Engineer

“I experienced tremendous support and felt that I had all I needed to be successful in my position. I had everything I needed to perform at my best, including extensive training materials, excellent tools, and a helpful team. The culture had a family feel. It’s supportive, close-knit, and deeply caring. It’s a place where every member is valued, collaboration thrives, and genuine connections flourish.”

Journeyman

“Everything JKC does is good. Good outfit to work for.”

2024 Summer Intern

“The guys in the field were super helpful and always willing to teach/show me new things.”

2024 Summer Intern

“I was able to learn something new, which will stick with me. I thought I wouldn’t be able to fully understand estimating, but I was wrong.”

2024 Summer Intern

“This internship had a positive impact on my career. Learning from the field opened my eyes on what happens on a construction site, daily. Writing the daily diaries and basic project documentation enhanced my skills in the industry.”

Vice President

“I think that the company has evolved significantly in the 30+ years that I have been part of the team. Many of us stay because it is already a good place to work.”

Benefits

Diversity & Inclusion Policy

John Keno & Co. is dedicated to creating and maintaining an atmosphere of diversity and inclusion for all. Company values are important, and are only made better by gathering the experiences, knowledge, and perspectives of people from all walks of life. We celebrate differences in age, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family and marital status, and all the various backgrounds that help shape us all.

Our commitment to diversity applies to hiring practices, promotions, pay and benefits, terminations, training, teambuilding, and more. Prospective employees and current employees alike are expected to treat each other, and be treated, with respect and dignity. We seek to foster an environment that promotes:

 

Some of the women at John Keno & Co. Excavation

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