What are the responsibilities and job description for the Repairs Crew Lead position at Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, NC?
Position Overview
The Repairs Crew Lead will be joining colleagues dedicated to the organization's mission and an
environment where teamwork thrives. The Repairs Crew Lead 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 Crew Lead 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
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.
The Repairs Crew Lead will be joining colleagues dedicated to the organization's mission and an
environment where teamwork thrives. The Repairs Crew Lead 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 Crew Lead 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
- Works closely with the Home Repair manager and Repair Coordinator to finish projects on budget, on
- 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
- Oversees the operation of Repairs work sites by opening and closing sites, maintaining a clean and safe
- 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
- High school diploma required
- Minimum three years of direct on-site residential construction experience is required
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of construction power and hand tools
- Demonstrated proficiency in remodel carpentry
- Ability and willingness to work around unforeseen problems and make field decisions to advance the
- Ability to complete basic plumbing, electrical and hvac repairs as needed
- Ability to perform intermediate/advanced construction math calculations
- Ability and willingness to supervise and train workers with little to no construction skill
- Ability and willingness to relay information to homeowners when needed
- 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
- Ability to adequately traverse a residential construction job site (i.e.- climbing, lifting, carrying a
- 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
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.
