New Home Construction Associate
Listed on 2026-08-03
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Construction
Construction Manager/ Foreman, Building & Residential Construction, Construction Labor & Trades, Carpentry
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity's DEI Commitment
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity's DEI Commitment affirms housing as a human right and home ownership as a foundation for generational wealth and social mobility. We also acknowledge that "bringing people together" is central to our mission. People with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds are critical to our success. Join our team and help us further our mission of building homes, communities, and hope.
Pay: $21.28
Essential Functions:
Qualifications:
- Commitment to the mission and values of AAHH
- High School diploma or equivalent, preferred
- Two or more years' experience in residential construction or one year full-time staff or stipend volunteer experience with Habitat for Humanity's construction programs.
- Previous experience teaching or supervising volunteers or students preferred.
- Valid driver's license with good driving record
- Effective interpersonal skills with a variety of people, personalities and backgrounds
- Able to give specific oral and written instruction and direction to individuals and groups
- Able to lead, manage, supervise and motivate individuals and teams of volunteers
- Able to plan, schedule, prioritize, coordinate, delegate and manage multiple activities
- Able to analyze circumstances, make routine decisions, problem solve, and give direction regarding problem resolution
- Possess sufficient knowledge of residential construction to determine needed materials, and schedule, coordinate and participate in construction activities including a working knowledge of residential building codes
- Able to use hand and power tools needed to complete residential construction tasks and instruct others on their effective and safe use
- Able to read and interpret standard residential construction blueprints and specifications
- Possess basic mathematical aptitude to calculate building measurements, quantities, etc.
- Certified in first aid and CPR (or able to be certified within three months of hiring).
- HFHI Competent Person Certification (or able to be certified within 12 months of hiring)
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
The majority of the work is done outside on a construction work site. Daily exposure to dirt, dust, dampness, construction debris, extreme temperatures, construction noises, fumes and odors from construction materials will occur. Must be able to:
- Stand or walk for the majority of a work day, including working on uneven surfaces
- Apply extensive physical mobility, including reaching, lifting, holding, pushing and pulling, carrying, bending, climbing stairs and ladders, crawling, kneeling, arm and leg extension
- Regularly lift 10 - 35 pounds:
Occasionally 75 pounds or more - See and judge distances and space relationships
- Independently operate motor vehicles
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Living Wage Certified, Family Forward Certified, Breastfeeding Friendly Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. We are committed to providing a safe workspace for all staff and volunteers. All candidates who have received an offer of employment will undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances, a sex offender screening, and criminal background check.
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