GREATER ROCHESTER HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Construction Site Assistant - 1-Year Term Contract Department: Construction

Reports to: Construction Field Manager Payroll Status: hourly, non-exempt

Work Week: Tuesday – Saturday; 8:00 – 4:30 Pay Grade: 3; $17.00/hour

Please note: Due to grant funding, applicants must be current residents of the City of Rochester to be considered for this position.

Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity is looking to expand our local construction team with passionate, hands-on individuals.

As a Construction Site Assistant, you'll play a key role in building and repairing homes. Working under the guidance of a Construction Supervisor, you'll help lead groups of skilled and unskilled volunteers—including future homeowners—through daily construction tasks, all while promoting a safe and productive work environment.

This is a great opportunity for anyone eager to gain real-world experience, grow their construction skills, and make a tangible impact in the community.

Unique Opportunity to:

• Get hands-on experience with all aspects of construction, including demolition, site prep, framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, roofing, finish carpentry, and landscaping—plus exposure to a variety of skilled trades.

• Build real-world skills in homebuilding while gaining insight into project management through practical, on-site experience.

• Explore the impact of service by learning about social issues and contributing meaningfully to community development.

• Grow personally and professionally by learning new skills, gaining confidence, and expanding your network in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

• Make a difference by helping to strengthen families and communities through your time and effort.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with all aspects of hands-on construction tasks including, but not limited to, demolition, site prep, framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, roofing, finish carpentry and landscaping.

• Lead small groups of volunteers and facilitate safe and positive experiences for everyone working on site.

• Maintain site safety by adhering to Habitat construction safety policies, modeling best practices and guidelines, volunteer instruction and site monitoring.

• Work projects may include new construction, rehabilitation, critical home repair and weatherization projects.

Benefits:

• Getting connected to the Rochester construction network, on the job training, and forging connections with donors, volunteers and other members of the community

• $17.00 hourly wage over a 1-year term

• Medical, dental and vision insurance with competitive employer contribution

• Health Savings Accounts available with $1600 employer contribution

• 12 paid holidays,12 days paid time off, 1 day off to volunteer at another local non-profit

• Employer paid Life Insurance and AD&D insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

Safeguarding: GRHFH requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguard our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Employees at all levels have a responsibility to help maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, and safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children) and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

Minimum requirements:

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident.
• Applicant must reside in the city of Rochester.
• Applicant must be at least 18 or older.
• Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED.

Preferred qualifications:

• A current valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record strongly preferred
• Ability to drive large pickup trucks, or be willing to learn.
• Past participation in a local construction education program.
• Knowledge of and willingness to promote the mission of Habitat for Humanity
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with volunteers, instructing individuals or facilitating groups.
• Experience working as a member of a team.
• Ability to reliably commute to Beechwood neighborhood

Physical requirements:

• Ability to be on one’s feet for extended periods of time, often on rough and uneven terrain.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to work on ladders and heights up to two stories.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions.

Service site environment:

Service site is an active construction site, often with rough and uneven terrain. Construction Site Assistants will work both indoors and outdoors during all types of weather. Construction tools will be provided.