Carpenter- Construction Associate

Construction Associate Job Description

Position Title:

Carpenter-Construction Associate

Location:

Winston-Salem, NC

Hours:

37.5 hours/week, some Saturdays

Job Type: Full-time, hourly

Reports To:

Director, Construction

Facilitate all on-site construction tasks to ensure safe and effective completion of affiliate goals by leading inexperienced volunteers, Cornerstone trained volunteers, Ameri Corps Service members, sub-contractors and other vendors in new, remodel, and repair construction. Responsible for ensuring all projects are completed on-time, on-budget, and to affiliate standards.

• Coordinate all hands-on construction tasks as assigned by the Director, Construction – job requires a working knowledge of construction techniques with strong focus on carpentry and finish carpentry
• Accountable for the safety and security of assigned job sites, Ameri Corps members, partner families, and volunteers
• Provide adequate supervision and training of volunteers on the job site including an initial meeting at the beginning of the workday to discuss the plan for the day and work assignments
• Ensure that duties assigned to volunteers are age appropriate
• “Fix” any construction task performed below acceptable standards by volunteers
• Help establish and abide by timetable for construction
• Communicate closely with warehouse managers to ensure all materials are available as needed
• Work together with other construction team members, as a team, to constantly improve construction processes
• Assist in the supervision of all site preparation and layout
• Responsible for day-to-day management of Ameri Corps team
• Provide progress reports to the Director, Construction weekly or as requested
• Perform all homeowner warranty issues, complaints, and repairs as directed by Director, Construction
• Treat Partner Families and volunteers with respect and dignity and strive to make their construction involvement meaningful
• Understand elements that contribute to successful volunteers and help ensure that volunteers have a consistently positive, encouraging environment thus motivating them to return
• Ensure that communications to volunteers and partner families are respectful, accurate, and timely
• Safely operate Habitat vehicles and equipment - must be eligible to be added to Habitat vehicle insurance- this requires at least 5 years of driving experience and a favorable driving record
• Properly maintain equipment and immediately deal with any malfunctions

• Communicate mission of Habitat
• Assist with Habitat special events as needed
• Comply with all policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned by Director, Construction

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds - work will require climbing ladders, considerable standing, bending, kneeling, and reaching in awkward and tiring positions
• Ability to understand and communicate in English; other languages are a plus
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, pre-employment drug test, sexual offender check, and random drug testing

Other Requirements:
Adhere to schedule, show initiative, honest, drug free, positive attitude, customer service oriented, must have dependable transportation to work

*** This position requires operation of a company vehicle. Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and meet the organization’s Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) standards to be ensured under our company policy.***

Internal Interactions:
Habitat Staff, Ameri Corp members

External Interactions:
Volunteers, Partner Families, Donors, Community Leaders and Members