Repairs Carpenter

Position Overview

The Repairs Carpenter will be joining colleagues dedicated to the organization's mission and an

environment where teamwork thrives. The Repairs Carpenter is responsible for assisting the Repairs

Manager in Habitat for Humanity's home repair projects. These repairs are performed by the Repairs

Manager, volunteers, and/or paid contractors; therefore, the ability to work effectively with a diverse

group of individuals is required. The Repairs Carpenter will interact with volunteers, Habitat partner

families, inspectors and subcontractors.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position (40 hours per week), with a normal weekly work schedule of

Monday - Friday with the ability to work some weekends.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Plans and executes on site construction activities with the assistance of Repair Carpenter and/or
  
  

Apprentice/Americorps crew members.

• Works closely with the Home Repair manager and Repair Coordinator to finish projects on budget, on
  
  

time and with a high level of quality

• Communicates and coordinates with subcontractors and building inspectors on site when needed
• Trains and supervises Repair Carpenters and Apprentice/Americorps crew members on assigned work
  
  

sites

• Oversees the operation of Repairs work sites by opening and closing sites, maintaining a clean and safe
  
  

work environment, and preparing tools and materials for the day's work.

• Oversees the maintenance of work sites, vehicles, tools, workshop and program organizational systems
• Orders materials, coordinates delivery, and prepares take-offs as needed
• Cultivates positive relationships with homeowners and crew members
  
  

Qualifications And Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Demonstrated competency in the use of construction power and hand tools
• Demonstrated understanding of remodel carpentry
• Demonstrated basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical and hvac systems
• Desire to advance trades knowledge and skills
• Ability and willingness to relay information to homeowners and subcontractors when needed
• Ability to perform intermediate/advanced construction math calculations
• Ability and willingness to lead volunteers if needed
• Ability and willingness to work in all weather conditions
• Ability and willingness to work on ladders, scaffolding, and roofs, and in attics and crawl spaces
• Ability and willingness to operate construction vehicles
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced work environment
  
  

Physical Requirements Necessary To Perform This Job

• Ability to adequately traverse a residential construction job site (i.e.- climbing, lifting, carrying a
  
  

minimum of 75 lbs., and other similar activities as required)

• Ability to safely use residential construction power tools
• Ability to safely operate a construction vehicle (pickup truck or similar)
• A current and valid [NC] drivers license
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by

individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,

duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications are considered for positions without regard to

veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, physical

or mental disability, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or

local laws.

THIS COMPANY IS AN AT-WILL EMPLOYER AS ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE STATE LAW.

THIS MEANS THAT REGARDLESS OF ANY PROVISION IN THIS APPLICATION, IF HIRED, THE COMPANY

OR I MAY TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, WITH OR

WITHOUT CAUSE OR NOTICE

Credit and criminal and driving record checks will be conducted before a final offer is made.