Residential Construction Intern

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF OMAHA•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Construction Intern will be an integral member of Habitat for Humanity of Omaha’s (HFHO) Construction team, which is primarily responsible for completing three phases of new home building: 1) framing, 2) installation of exterior siding, storm doors and porch railings; and building decks, and 3) installation of interior doors, trim and cabinets. This Intern position will receive material on-the-job training from Senior Construction Supervisors and other skilled team members and gain experience in all areas of HFHO’s construction program. The Intern will be expected to assist with worksite preparation and setup as well as cleanup at the end of each day. Safety is a key component of any construction worksite, so the Intern will be provided with training to safely operate all tools. Upon successful completion of training, this role will also provide the Intern with the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills by guiding volunteers through one or more of the building phases during a workday.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Current or past enrollment in a construction or skilled trades program preferred.
Prior construction experience helpful but not required.
Willingness to learn and take direction essential.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Basic math skills and comfort with measurements preferred.
Ability to safely use hand tools with training.
Dependable, motivated, and eager to learn.
Basic computer literacy preferred.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel, and work with hands and tools throughout the day.
Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to work around construction equipment, ladders, power tools, and uneven terrain.
Regularly required to stand, walk and sit, use their hands and fingers to handle and maneuver or feel objects, tools or controls.
Must reach with their hands and arms, climb or balance themselves; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; must be able to talk and hear.
Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more.
Vision requirements are that the employee must see well, either naturally or with correction, and must have good peripheral vision.
The employee must be able to hear well either naturally, or with correction.

Nice To Haves

Current or past enrollment in a construction or skilled trades program
Prior construction experience
Basic math skills and comfort with measurements
Basic computer literacy

Responsibilities

Assist with hands-on construction tasks including framing, siding, doors, windows, decks, trim, and cabinets.
Work under the guidance of Senior Construction Supervisors and experienced construction staff.
Safely operate and help maintain construction tools and equipment.
Support daily site setup, preparation, and end-of-day cleanup.
Follow all Habitat Omaha safety procedures and safe work practices.
Protect tools, equipment, and materials and practice good resource stewardship.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional job site.
Work cooperatively with Habitat Omaha staff, construction teams, contractors, volunteers, and family partners.
Follow oral and written instructions accurately and ask questions to learn.
Communicate daily progress and record work completed in the project management system.
Demonstrate reliability by arriving on time and prepared for each workday.
With training, assist in guiding volunteers through construction tasks.
Help ensure volunteers and family partners have a meaningful, positive experience on site.