Construction Assistant Job at Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region, Charlotte, NC

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  • Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
  • Charlotte, NC

Job Description

Description

Position Purpose

Oversee specific construction tasks and projects with the intention to learn and grow in the knowledge and skills that are required to be a Construction Crew Leader. This team member will both manage volunteers independently and work collaboratively on the homes of the Site Supervisor they are assigned to assist, while upholding the standards of safety, partnership, quality, and team participation. The member will help manage and develop groups of skilled and unskilled volunteers and homeowner families on the build sites while maintaining a safe, efficient work environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

  • Assist Site Supervisor in new construction of homes across all phases and in all weather conditions
  • Assume leadership roles both during volunteer workdays, and preparing materials for projects
  • Plan for each workday to ensure that all necessary resources are available to complete the task list
  • Perform or supervise, monitor, and delegate tasks to volunteers, homeowners and other team members as appropriate
  • As requested, provide leadership on special construction projects such as off-site builds and events
  • Provide a safe working environment at all times, abiding by all Habitat Charlotte Region, OSHA, and EPA safety standards
  • Maintain Habitat equipment, including trucks, tools, and materials as assigned
  • Assist with hands-on construction tasks including, but not limited to, demolition, site prep, framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, roofing, finish carpentry and landscaping.
  • Lead small groups of volunteers, ensuring that they are well-employed while on the work sites.
  • Use volunteer management techniques to facilitate positive experiences for volunteers and homeowner families working on site.
  • Collaborate with construction staff to identify skilled, enthusiastic volunteers, cultivating their involvement in Habitat’s work (i.e. encourage them to consider being trained as regular site leaders and/or returning volunteers).
  • Maintain site safety by modeling best practices and guidelines, volunteer education and site monitoring. Attend safety training with construction staff.
  • Provide on-site orientations and safety talks to groups of volunteers and homeowner families.
  • Help with material management on site and at the Habitat warehouses and storage trailers. Pick up and organize materials needed for projects.
  • Set up and clean-up project sites.
  • Participate in regular planning and debriefing meetings as needed.
  • On occasion, member may participate in larger community projects, such as lot cleanups, community gardens, etc.
  • Attend and participate in select Habitat organization events; responsibilities may include set up, clean up and engaging with attendees.

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

  • Show initiative
  • Consistent and reliable attendance
  • Represent Habitat in a positive and professional manner
  • Adhere to schedules and deadlines.
  • Be an effective team member when working with staff and volunteers
  • Demonstrate a positive and respectful attitude when interacting with employees, homeowners, volunteers
  • Ability to perform all Construction Tasks Related to Projects
  • Attention to Detail
  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational Skills
  • Strong leadership ability and interpersonal skills
  • Desire to increase proficiency in focus areas
  • Motivation, self-direction, and personal integrity
  • Valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured by Habitat’s insurance provider
  • Willingly adhere to Habitat’s Code of Conduct Policy and any other policies set forth by the organization
  • Habitat Charlotte Region related tasks as requested bysupervisor
  • R el iable transportation to work is required
  • Must be available to work Tuesday - Saturday

Physical Demands

  • Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding
  • Ability to work and maneuver on roofs and high spaces
  • Ability to work in tight confines and within crawlspaces
  • Ability to maneuver over uneven ground
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
  • Ability to stand most or all of any given day
  • Ability to work outside for extended periods of time during all months of the year
  • Ability to perform basic computer skills

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time

Job Tags

Work from home, Saturday,

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