Construction Repair Specialist
Summary: As a Construction Repair Specialist, you are integral to Habitat for Humanity’s goals of critical home repairs to protect families from displacement throughout our service area. Your primary responsibility will be to assist with hands-on construction tasks including, but not limited to, site prep, framing, roofing, fine carpentry, landscaping and clean up. Additionally, you will lead small groups of volunteers, providing them with on-site orientations, safety talks, and are provided with all information and tools they may need while on the work sites. On occasion, you may participate in larger community projects or affiliate events.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
This position works 8:00am – 4:00pm Tuesday – Saturday and is located at the assigned job site in the Island County.
This job operates on an active construction site and will require climbing ladders, considerable standing, bending, kneeling, and reaching in awkward and tiring positions and during all kinds of weather conditions. The employee must frequently lift, move and/or load items over 50 pounds with mechanical assistance or a team lift.
Job requirements
Coordinate sub-contractors for skilled labor work on repair work.
Work with homeowners to determine needs.
Meet job deadlines on services provided in the repair program.
Must have great attention to detail on all work completed.
Responsible for all scheduling for the repair program
Benefits
Full time hourly position, Nonexempt
Hourly range $27 - $31 depending upon experience.
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, paid vacation, and sick leave options.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Min. 1 year experience in the construction/contracting business, specifically as a carpenter or framer preferred.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience either in managing volunteers or as a volunteer.
Ability to effectively work with, manage and lead volunteers.
Excel at multi-tasking with various projects and deadlines; attention to detail.
Excellent oral communication skills; effective with diverse audiences.
Employment is contingent on passing a background check.
ONLY CANDIDATES WHO FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS JOB ADVERTISEMENT ON HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB WILL BE CONSIDERED
Application packets must include:
A complete resume, including dates of employment.
A cover letter identifying how you heard of this opportunity and addressing how your personal and professional experiences have prepared you for this position.
Three references: at least two professionals.
Note: This job description is intended as a guideline only and does not limit in any way the duties or responsibilities of any employee. Nothing herein shall be construed as a contract of employment, expressed or implied. All employment is terminable at will, with or without cause.
Habitat for Humanity of Island County hires a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.
Habitat for Humanity of Island County is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.