New Home Construction Associate

Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity•Asheville, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity’s DEI Commitment affirms housing as a human right and homeownership as a foundation for generational wealth and social mobility. We also acknowledge that “bringing people together” is central to our mission. People with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds are critical to our success. Join our team and help us further our mission of building homes, communities, and hope.

Requirements

Commitment to the mission and values of AAHH
Two or more years’ experience in residential construction or one year full-time staff or stipend volunteer experience with Habitat for Humanity’s construction programs.
Valid driver’s license with good driving record
Effective interpersonal skills with a variety of people, personalities and backgrounds
Able to give specific oral and written instruction and direction to individuals and groups
Able to lead, manage, supervise and motivate individuals and teams of volunteers
Able to plan, schedule, prioritize, coordinate, delegate and manage multiple activities
Able to analyze circumstances, make routine decisions, problem solve, and give direction regarding problem resolution
Possess sufficient knowledge of residential construction to determine needed materials, and schedule, coordinate and participate in construction activities including a working knowledge of residential building codes
Able to use hand and power tools needed to complete residential construction tasks and instruct others on their effective and safe use
Able to read and interpret standard residential construction blueprints and specifications
Possess basic mathematical aptitude to calculate building measurements, quantities, etc.
Certified in first aid and CPR (or able to be certified within three months of hiring).
HFHI Competent Person Certification (or able to be certified within 12 months of hiring)

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent, preferred
Previous experience teaching or supervising volunteers or students preferred.

Responsibilities

Working in conjunction with the New Home Construction Supervisor, help assist in managing volunteers on assigned jobs
Assist with hands-on construction tasks including, but not limited to, demolition, site prep, framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, roofing, finish carpentry and landscaping.
Help ensure positive experiences for volunteers and AmeriCorps members while on the work sites.
Help to maintain site safety by following safety practices and guidelines.
Help with materials management on site and at the affiliate warehouse.
Assist in keeping home warranty requests on schedule
Set-up and break-down group project sites.
Participate in regularly scheduled Team meetings.
Assure that all work performed on Habitat construction site(s) is done in accordance with the AAHH Safety Policy
Help assure that proper and sufficient materials and equipment are available for each day’s work.
Assist in the proper control, maintenance, storage, and security of all materials, tools, and equipment.
Assist in keeping a clean and orderly jobsite appearance.
Assist in completing the final walk-through checklist and closing punch list for assigned houses.
Participate in required department or affiliate-wide meetings, events, professional development, training, and process improvement.
Perform other duties as may be assigned.