Assistant Construction Superintendent 1

Habitat for Humanity Portland RegionPortland, OR
10h$21 - $26Onsite

About The Position

You are integral to Habitat for Humanity’s goals of building more homes and better neighborhoods and communities throughout our service area. Your primary responsibility is to lead groups of volunteers to build homes at different phases of construction. Tasks that you may need to provide training on include but are not limited to site prep, framing, finish carpentry, interior and exterior paint, landscaping, clean up, and performing punch list work assigned by the Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent. Daily on-site orientations and safety talks are presented by you. On occasion, participation in larger community projects and affiliate events is required, at times outside of the normal work week.

Requirements

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and/or with varied language skills
  • Proven leadership skills; positive disposition and even temperament
  • Understand and embrace the volunteer perspective
  • Strong multi-tasking skills, including managing various projects and deadlines
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Problem-solving skills, including supervising unexpected issues and emergencies
  • Commitment to affordable housing development and the mission of Habitat
  • One year minimum experience in the construction/contracting business
  • Experience volunteering and/or managing volunteers
  • Any combination of formal education, paid work experience, unpaid/volunteer experience, and life experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

  • Any qualifying combination of education, certification, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • Carpenter or framer experience
  • Bilingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

  • Lead and teach crews of volunteers in building homes
  • Ensure that communication with volunteers and partner homeowners is respectful, accurate, and timely
  • Lead small groups of volunteers, ensuring that they are well-utilized while on the work sites
  • Assist with hands-on construction tasks including, but not limited to, site prep, framing, roofing, finish carpentry, landscaping, and clean up
  • Organize, inventory, and track tools and equipment for volunteers on the job sites, including PPE, safety equipment, and first aid kits
  • Maintain project safety in accordance with OSHA Standards, including site safety inspections in Procore
  • Provide on-site orientations and safety talks to groups of volunteers and family partners

Benefits

  • medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • generous paid time off
  • life insurance
  • paid family and medical leave
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