Construction Assistant

Pay: $18.00 – $23.00 per hour

Job description:

Job Summary: This position offers an excellent opportunity for an individual who wants to step into a part-time residential construction support role. The assistant will work directly with the Construction Manager on day-to-day tasks of the construction of affordable homes as Habitat works towards their vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Responsibilities:

Planning for Construction for Habitat Homes

  • Ensure that Habitat has the necessary tools and materials for construction
  • Help obtain certificates of insurance from all contractors
  • Assist homebuyer with materials selection as needed
  • Complete tasks as needed, including last-minute supply runs

Management of Materials & Tools

  • Maintain inventory & check quality of materials delivered to site and return rejects
  • Pick up and appropriately store all tools and materials from site at end of project
  • Lock and secure job site

Supervise Volunteers and Sub-Contractors

  • Coordinate the work of volunteers and sub-contractors
  • Teach volunteers how to complete the necessary tasks
  • Involve the future homebuyers in the construction process, work with regular volunteers
  • Assure that all work done is high quality and completed in a timely manner

Inspections

  • Call and schedule appropriate inspections; be present for inspections as needed
  • Communicate with local government to complete permitting
  • Ensure that all punch list items are completed correctly and in a timely manner
  • Train new homebuyers on routine home maintenance

Additional Responsibilities

  • Attend weekly staff meetings on behalf of construction staff as needed
  • Act as liaison between construction, Director of Family Services and Director of Community Engagement as needed

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Must be able to lift 60 pounds
  • Must be able to climb ladders
  • Must be able to perform the normal scope of construction work
  • High School education preferred
  • Some experience in residential construction preferred
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Schedule & Pay: This is an hourly position, part-time. The schedule is generally Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, not to exceed 24 hours a week. Pay commensurate with experience, expected range of $18-23 per hour.

To apply, please apply on LinkedIn or email info@hkwhabitat.org with your resume and a subject line of ‘Construction Assistant.’

EOE

Benefits:

  • On-the-job training
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Tools provided

Work Location: In person, with current projects in Doswell, Beaverdam, and Mechanicsville. Must be able to commute to any part of Hanover & King William Counties.