Construction Assistant

Full-time: 40 hours per week, Tuesday – Saturday 

Primary Team Leader: Field Operations Manager   

FLSA Classification:?Hourly, Non-Exempt, Benefits Eligible 

Location: Kansas City Metro Area 

Job Summary:  As a Construction Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our mission of building homes, communities, and hope through affordable housing solutions. You will represent our organization by, interacting with volunteers, donors, homeowners, and community members throughout the community and on the construction site.

Responsibilities: 

On-Site Construction: 

· Lead and train volunteers, staff, and homeowners on construction tasks while maintaining safety standards

· Assist with managing job site safety and security issues

· Assist in daily pickup and delivery of tools and materials

· Assist with maintaining and organizing the warehouse locations.

· Other duties assigned

Administrative:

· Assist construction staff in scheduling of labor, tools, and materials

· Develop an understanding of build schedule, to ensure on time project completion

· Alignment with Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City’s values: 

o Humility - We are part of something bigger than ourselves

o Courage - We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular

o Accountability - We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission

· Other duties assigned

Qualifications:

Experience: 

· 2 years of experience in residential construction

· Knowledge of web-based applications

· Experience working with volunteers is a plus

· Leadership experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:   

· Valid driver license and safe driving record

· Ability to work in a high-production construction schedule with competing priorities

· Ability to complete Habitat for Humanity International Competent Person training certificate

· Basic understanding of the IRC, including the IECC

· Able to respond to emergency situations calmly and effectively

· Must be able/willing to work Saturdays

Physical Requirements Required to Perform Essential Functions of Job:  

· Ability to lift 75 pounds, perform heavy manual tasks, and capable of performing outside duties under all weather conditions

· Must be able to stand for prolonged duration, walk, climb, bend and squat

· Comfortable standing, walking, and bending for extended periods

· Ability to bend, stoop, or kneel repeatedly as part of job duties

· Work outdoors in various weather conditions including exposure to heat, cold, rain, or other elements

· Reach above shoulder height, below the waist, or lift as required 

· Subject to intermittent moderate to loud noise levels