New Home Construction Associate

New Home Construction Associate will work with the New Home Construction Supervisor to manage on-site volunteers, help with hands-on construction tasks, and ensure all construction safety practices are maintained.

• Working in conjunction with the New Home Construction Supervisor, help assist in managing volunteers on assigned jobs.
• Assist with hands-on construction tasks including, but not limited to, demolition, site prep, framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, roofing, finish carpentry and landscaping.
• Help ensure positive experiences for volunteers and Ameri Corps members while on the work sites.
• Help to maintain site safety by following safety practices and guidelines.
• Help with materials management on site and at the affiliate warehouse.
• Assist in keeping home warranty requests on schedule.
• Set-up and break-down group project sites.
• Participate in regularly scheduled Team meetings.
• Assure that all work performed on Habitat construction site(s) is done in accordance with the Asheville Habitat Safety Policy.
• Help assure that proper and sufficient materials and equipment are available for each day’s work.
• Assist in the proper control, maintenance, storage, and security of all materials, tools and equipment.
• Assist in keeping a clean and orderly jobsite appearance.
• Assist in completing the final walk-through checklist and closing punch list for assigned houses.
• Participate in required department or affiliate-wide meetings, events, professional development, training and process improvement.

• Commitment to the mission and values of Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity.
• 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).

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.

• Stand or walk for the majority of the 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.

$21.28 per hour