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Build Staff Carpenter

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PHILADELPHIA INC
Philadelphia, PA Other
POSTED ON 8/26/2024 CLOSED ON 9/20/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Build Staff Carpenter position at HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PHILADELPHIA INC?

Job Details

Level:    Experienced
Job Location:    Main Office - Philadelphia, PA
Position Type:    Full-Time/Part-Time
Salary Range:    $45,000.00 - $48,000.00 Salary
Job Category:    Construction

Description

Full-time work week: Monday- Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Expectation to work at least one Saturday per quarter. 

Part-time work week: 20- 29 hours a week. Expectation to work at least one Saturday per quarter. 

Salary:  $40,200.00 to $47,500.00 

At Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia (“HFHP”), we are builders who work alongside, not for, others. We are driven by accountability and defined by our stick-to-itiveness. The BUILD Department directly improves the living conditions of low-income families by creating safe, healthy, affordable dwellings through the construction of new multi- and single-unit new housing, whole house rehab projects, and owner-occupied home repair work.   

Position Overview 

Perform onsite construction tasks necessary for completing new construction, rehab, and owner-occupied residential repair projects; perform technical carpentry repairs while working with key HFHP staff, subcontractors and homeowners; effectively utilize the labor and enthusiasm of Habitat’s volunteer workforce; uphold HFHP’s quality and safety standards; work as a community partner; and promote Habitat’s mission to eliminate substandard housing and revitalize neighborhoods. 

Key Responsibility: TECHNICAL WORK 

  • Operate as a carpenter for residential construction, rehab and owner-occupied construction projects- interior and exterior, ranging from structural repair to finish work 

  • Perform common residential carpentry tasks such as: framing, siding, insulation, door/window installation, trim, flooring, and kitchen and bath finishes  

  • Work in a way that prioritizes client health, safety as well as home durability and energy efficiency 

  • Independently plan, organize, and efficiently execute assigned tasks; maintain Habitat work vehicle, tools, and equipment 

Key Responsibility Area: TASK MANAGEMENT 

  • Coordinate with Project Managers and Site Supervisors to schedule tasks; communicate regularly regarding changes to work. 

  • Manage project tasks, including purchase of materials and gathering of tools and equipment 

  • Use a tablet-based project management program to track and document project progress 

  • Communicate with clients, co-workers, and subcontractors to set expectations regarding workday schedules, project staging, potential disruptions, house/site security, and safety 

  • Implement HFHP safety practices and ensure that all employees, subcontractors, and volunteers adhere to these standards 

  • Adhere to OSHA, BPI, and EPA standards and practices 

  • Maintain Habitat work vehicle, tools, and equipment 

  • Exemplify a positive and respectful work attitude  

 

Qualifications


Required Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills: 

  • Considerable knowledge of residential carpentry and construction, a minimum of 3 years of related job experience 

  • Expertise in new and renovation carpentry- including both interior and exterior work ranging from structural to finishes 

  • Familiarity with local building codes 

  • Understanding of the Habitat for Humanity philosophy and the desire to promote it 

  • A sensitive and compassionate posture when working with people who are in difficult and complex life situations 

  • Professional attitude and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with unskilled volunteers and in diverse populations 

  • Ability to operate a tablet/iPad to access project management program 

  • Valid driver’s license- if seeking full-time, permanent position  

Preferred Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills: 

  • Knowledge of, or willingness to be trained in, basic plumbing, electrical, and HVAC repair 

  • Knowledge of, or willingness to be trained in, building science principles as well as an understanding of house-as-a-system concepts 

  • Valid driver’s license- if seeking part-time or temporary position 

  • Prior volunteering experience 

Physical Requirements to Perform Duties: 

Ability to perform all construction duties, such as: lifting up to 80 lbs, climbing extension ladders and scaffolding; working in unconditioned workspaces in the heat of summer and cold of winter 

Benefits: The salary for this position is commensurate with experience. Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement plan with employer matching, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. 

To Apply: Please send your resume and salary requirements through the Indeed application portal by Friday, September 20, 2024. No calls, please 

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy 

Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, familial status, source of income status, domestic or sexual abuse victim status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law in any employment-related decision, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. 

 

Salary : $40,200 - $47,500

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