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
Please click here to submit your application.
Must satisfactorily pass all applicable examinations including, but not limited to, a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check
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