Student Worker - WHFH Construction Assistant - Habitat for Humanity

Baylor University • Waco, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

In a student employee capacity, this role assists the Construction Manager and Director of Construction in building affordable single-family homes. The position involves preparing job sites for volunteers, supervising Habitat homeowners and other volunteers in construction tasks, delivering materials, and performing other assigned duties while ensuring a clean and safe work environment. The role requires active participation in the physical building process, from framing to completing punch-out items. Key interpersonal skills include attentiveness, empathy, collaboration, and the ability to relate well with diverse groups such as staff, partnering families, volunteers, and various community sectors.

Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be physically able to stand and walk for the majority of the day.
• Must be able to walk and climb on uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to climb ladders & stairs.
• Must be able to bend, lift, grasp, push and pull materials to move them in and out of vehicles and around construction sites.
• Must be able to operate power tools.
• Must be attentive, empathetic, collaborative, and have harmonious interpersonal skills.
• Must have the ability to relate well with all constituents, including staff, partnering families, volunteers, business, religious and political communities.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have a Driver's License.
• Must be able to work at least 2-3 hours blocks of time.
• MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL WORK STUDY.

Nice To Haves

• Availability to work all day on Saturdays is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Construction Manager and Director of Construction in the building of affordable single-family homes.
• Prepare the job site for volunteers.
• Supervise Habitat homeowners and other volunteers in construction tasks.
• Deliver materials to the work site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Assist with the physical work of the building process from assisting with framing to completing punch out items.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed