Construction Trainer- YouthBuild

Reports to: YouthBuild Program Director
Reporting requirements: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
40 hours per week, some of which may be evening and weekend hours

Apply if you have:

A passion for youth and young adults
A good sense of humor
A good working knowledge of the construction trade
Patience
A sincere desire to see youth and young adults uplifted

YouthBuild construction trainers have three competing goals to accomplish:

1. The Work: One goal is to produce high-quality work on the construction site within the
deadlines established by the project.
2. The Participants’ Personal Development: A second goal is to help participants learn to
overcome obstacles in their personal lives and to take responsibility for themselves in a
work environment.
3. The Participants’ Learning: A third goal is to ensure that the participants leave YouthBuild
with the knowledge and skills they need to become economically independent and to play a
leadership role in their community.

Duties Include:
• Assist in teaching construction skills, including demolition, rough framing, roofing,
drywall, finish carpentry, sheet metal, electrical, plumbing, painting, and masonry.
• Assist in personal and vocational counseling and development of trainee’s leadership
skills in conjunction with other YouthBuild staff.
• Assist in the evaluation of student knowledge and skills in construction. Participate in
the development of project–based curriculum that includes construction.
• In the absence of the Construction Manager, the Construction Trainer will be responsible
for the construction site, maintain production safety, and interface with subcontractors
and inspectors.
• Teach the proper use and handling of all hand, power, and equipment tools.
• Assist the Construction Manager with overall safety enforcement
• Inform supervisor about material needs for the job site.
• Keep track of all tools and equipment used on the job on a daily basis
• Attend all staff meetings and coordinate individual plans with other YouthBuild staff.
• Serve as a mentor to YouthBuild trainees each program cycle.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalency. Minimum of two (5) years work experience in
construction or related field. A flexible, energetic, positive individual with a commitment to youth
development in a high-quality, respectful environment. Bilingual Spanish/English is strongly
preferred.