Emergency Home Repair Technician

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CENTRAL ARIZONA • Phoenix, AZ

7d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Home Repair Technician will be responsible for performing small to medium sized drywall repairs, patchwork and other repairs that can be performed in-house. The Emergency Home Repair Technician will primarily be performing work in Habitat’s Emergency Home Repair and NR/AIP (Neighborhood Revitalization and Aging in Place) programs. Jobs will be scheduled and coordinated through Habitat’s Assistant Director of Construction - Repairs. Occasionally the Emergency Home Repair Technician will be assisting in other areas of construction based on business need, such as New Builds, Habitat ReStores and NR/AIP volunteer projects. Must be competent in computer use and Microsoft Office Software and must have good communication skills when dealing with other departments, volunteers, homeowners and subcontractors.

Requirements

• Broad knowledge of all aspects of construction.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Able to work a Tuesday – Saturday work week.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local lead-based paint regulations.
• Able to be Aging in Place (AIP) certified.
• Able to become a lead safe renovator.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Team player.
• Organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Follow-up skills
• Desire to succeed.
• Always maintain professional attitude.
• 4-5 years hands on field construction or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years in the construction industry.
• Employee must be competent and proficient in using construction tools, manual tools and powered tools in order to fulfill job requirements.
• Employee must be proficient in or able to use or learn to use office equipment such as computer, printer, phone, copiers, calculator, fax machine and other communication tools.

Nice To Haves

• Arizona Department of Agriculture Pest Management Division – Applicator Certification a plus.
• Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help facilitate the construction projects for emergency home repair and neighborhood revitalization program to meet organizational goals.
• Follow all state and city regulation on all construction/drywall jobs.
• Perform hands on physical tasks as needed to complete jobs that require drywall.
• Occasionally assist with hands on preparation of job sites for volunteer groups and sponsors, based on business need.
• Lead volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors on site during the project.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED