As a Construction Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our mission of building homes, communities, and hope through affordable housing solutions. You will represent our organization by interacting with volunteers, donors, homeowners, and community members throughout the community and on the construction site.

Responsibilities

On-Site Construction:

Lead and train volunteers, staff, and homeowners on construction tasks while maintaining safety standards

Assist with managing job site safety and security issues

Assist in daily pickup and delivery of tools and materials

Assist with maintaining and organizing the warehouse locations.

Other duties assigned

Administrative

Assist construction staff in scheduling of labor, tools, and materials

Develop an understanding of build schedule, to ensure on time project completion

Alignment With Habitat For Humanity Of Kansas City's Values

Humility - We are part of something bigger than ourselves

Courage - We do what's right, even when it is difficult or unpopular

Accountability - We take personal responsibility for Habitat's mission

Other duties assigned

Qualifications

Experience

2 years of experience in residential construction

Knowledge of web-based applications

Experience working with volunteers is a plus

Leadership Experience Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Valid driver license and safe driving record

Ability to work in a high-production construction schedule with competing priorities

Ability to complete Habitat for Humanity International Competent Person training certificate

Basic understanding of the IRC, including the IECC

Able to respond to emergency situations calmly and effectively

Must be able/willing to work Saturdays

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Individual may need to sit or stand as needed; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The individual may intermittently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Individual may be subject to intermittent noise levels

TO APPLY

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Must satisfactorily pass all applicable examinations including, but not limited to, a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check

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