GENERAL FUNCTION: 

Reporting to the New Home Construction Field Manager, the New Home Construction Associate assists Construction Supervisors with the building and finish outs of Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity (AAHH) houses. To be successful in this role, applicant must have at least one or more years' experience working on a construction site, have strong communication skills in working with a varied age group, and be familiar and comfortable working with power tools.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Working in conjunction with the New Home Construction Supervisors, helps assist in managing volunteers on assigned jobs.

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

1. Help ensure positive experiences for volunteers and AmeriCorps members while on the work sites. 

1. Help to maintain site safety by following safety practices and guidelines.  

1. Help with materials management on site and at the affiliate warehouse. 

1. Assist in keeping home warranty requests on schedule  

1. Set-up and break-down group project sites.  

1. Participate in regularly scheduled Team meetings. 

1. Assure that all work performed on Habitat construction site(s) is done in accordance with the AAHH Safety Policy 

1. Help assure that proper and sufficient materials and equipment are available for each day’s work. 

1. Assist in the proper control, maintenance, storage, and security of all materials, tools, and equipment. 

1. Assist in keeping a clean and orderly jobsite appearance. 

1. Assist in completing the final walk-through checklist and closing punch list for assigned houses. 

1. Participate in required department or affiliate-wide meetings, events, professional development, training, and process improvement. 

1. Perform other duties as may be assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Commitment to the mission and values of AAHH 

• High School diploma or equivalent, preferred 

• One or more years’ experience in residential construction or one year full-time staff or stipend volunteer experience with Habitat for Humanity’s construction programs. 

• Previous experience teaching or supervising volunteers or students preferred. 

• Valid driver’s license with good driving record 

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and personality types  

• Willingness to follow detailed oral and written instructions 

• Enthusiastic about learning to lead and motivate individuals and teams of volunteers 

• Able to assist in planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks with guidance from a supervisor 

• Able to analyze circumstances, make routine decisions, problem solve, and give direction regarding problem resolution 

• Basic problem-solving skills and the ability to respond to challenges with support 

• Willingness to participate in construction activities with a desire to learn residential building codes 

• Comfortable using basic hand and power tools  

• Some familiarity with reading residential construction blueprints and specifications 

• Possess basic math skills for measuring and calculating materials 

• Certified in first aid and CPR (or able to be certified within three months of hiring). 

• HFHI Competent Person Certification  (or able to be certified within 12 months of hiring) 

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The majority of the work is done outside on a construction work site. Daily exposure to dirt, dust, dampness, construction debris, extreme temperatures, construction noises, fumes and odors from construction materials will occur. 

Must be able to: 

• Stand or walk for the majority of a work day, including working on uneven surfaces 

• Apply extensive physical mobility, including reaching, lifting, holding, pushing and pulling, carrying, bending, climbing stairs and ladders, crawling, kneeling, arm and leg extension 

• Regularly lift 10 - 35 pounds:  Occasionally 75 pounds or more 

• See and judge distances and space relationships 

• Independently operate motor vehicles 

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