Student Worker - WHFH Construction Assistant - BC

Baylor University • Waco, TX

22h • Onsite

About The Position

In a student employee capacity, may assist in working with external community service partners. Assist Construction Manager and Director of Construction in the building of affordable single-family homes. Will need to prepare the job site for volunteers, supervise Habitat homeowners and other volunteers in construction tasks, deliver materials to the work site and other duties as assigned while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Must be able to assist with the physical work of the building process from assisting with framing to completing punch out items. This position requires that you be attentive, empathetic, collaborative, have harmonious interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well with all constituents, including staff, partnering families, volunteers, business, religious and political communities. This is off-campus employment and reliable transportation is important.

Requirements

• Must be able to assist with the physical work of the building process from assisting with framing to completing punch out items.
• 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 have harmonious interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well with all constituents, including staff, partnering families, volunteers, business, religious and political communities.
• 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

• The availability to work all day on Saturdays is a plus.
• Reliable transportation is important.

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.

What This Job Offers

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