Home Repair Supervisor

Position Summary:

Under the guidance of the Construction Manager, the Home Repair Supervisor will manage and organize the activities of Habitat volunteers on home repair projects. They serve as an instructor, relying on their construction experience to educate and direct volunteers and staff engaged in Habitat home repair projects. They will ensure a safe and positive experience for the volunteers and homeowners. They will ensure an OSHA compliant worksite and that all projects meet the appropriate building and safety codes.

They will always conduct themselves in a professional manner and demonstrate patience and expertise in their work while supporting Habitat’s ongoing mission to provide safe, affordable housing around the Palouse. As part of our mission, Habitat envisions this program expanding to serve a broader range of home repair needs for low- to moderate-income residents of the Palouse.

• Engage community volunteers meaningfully in all aspects of construction work.
• Teach volunteers the skills and safety needed to complete each project.

• Manage incoming requests and respond to applicants in a timely manner.
• Work with the Homeowner Services Manager to obtain all necessary applicant information prior to initiating work.
• Prioritize incoming requests and build/manage a schedule to complete them.
• Scope ramps and rails installation projects and design solutions unique to each site, meeting all applicable code requirements.
• Ensure materials and components are available and ready for workdays.
• Lead volunteer teams on ramps and rails installations.
• Facilitate pre-work safety meetings with volunteers based on applicable scope of work, including but not limited to the proper safe handling of power tools and equipment.
• Arrange work in a way that includes the maximum amount of volunteer
• engagement (as appropriate).
• Create a positive learning and working environment for volunteers and staff.

• Develop good working relationships with homeowners, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Uphold the image of PHFH and show care for the community’s investment by keeping job sites and work areas safe and well organized.
• Ensure materials and tools are available and at the work site when required, and resources are organized for volunteers.
• Manage work site waste, recycling, material reuse and material storage.
• Contribute to OSHA and L&I compliance by:
• Ensuring PHFH, HFHI and OSHA safety policies are followed on-site, and that adequate training is provided to anyone engaged in Habitat building.
• Complete required safety training and certifications including Competent Person Training, CPR and OED.
• Attending weekly safety meetings.
• Documenting site walkarounds in project management software.
• Verifying all safety plans are posted and adhered to, and general safety
• measures are followed.
• Assist in managing PHFH shop inventory and report equipment and material requests to the Construction Manager.

• Report the daily status of projects to the Construction Manager and log data metrics in the construction management software for HFHI reporting.
• Manage the collection of Scope of Work Agreements between PHFH and homeowners.
• Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to schedule and prepare for volunteer teams.
• Ensure that everyone on the Habitat build site has completed the registration and waiver forms, and that they meet PHFH and HFHI policy requirements for age, tool use, etc.
• Participate in volunteer meetings, staff meetings, and special events as required.
• Ensure that paperwork and receipts are coded and turned in on time.
• Support the Habitat…