One of the leading affordable housing nonprofits in the area, Habitat Charlotte Region partners with hundreds of families each year through affordable homeownership, home preservation and financial literacy training. As a Critical Home Repair Construction Assistant, you'll play an integral role in our vision of a world where everyone has a safe and affordable place to live.
Retirement planning a 403(b) with 3% organizational match
Position Purpose
Renovate and preserve homes for families in need of a decent place to live! Perform and manage others in the performance of tasks directly related to building and repairing homes, while upholding the standards of partnership, quality, safety, and team participation. Construction Assistants are part of Habitat Charlotte’s HabiCorps program and various training courses are required.
Essential Functions
Members will assist in the repair of housing through the CHR program.
Assist in the execution of all aspects of renovating a house.
Relate to volunteers and homeowners as a friend, mentor and trainer, patiently instructing and encouraging others in tasks and participation.
Promote partnership among all participants in the Habitat program, giving special attention to the needs and concerns of homeowners; and enhancing communication between staff, volunteers, and homeowners.
Perform tasks that are team priorities.
Assist in planning for each service day to ensure that all necessary resources -- material and human -- are available to complete the task list.
Follow Habitat Charlotte’s method of building using the Habitat Charlotte Approved Methods Construction Manual.
Maintain Habitat equipment, as assigned.
Complete tasks on time.
Interest, willingness, and ability to serve beside all types of people within a commitment to the Habitat program.
Be an effective team member, communicating openly and maintaining respect for others. Foster good relationships with staff, volunteers, homeowners, inspectors, and sub-contractors. Remain Flexible.
Organize and follow through with tasks and responsibilities. Show initiative and willingness to learn.
Demonstrate a positive and respectful attitude when interacting with employees, homeowners, volunteers, and the public
Regular and reliable job attendance
Ability to Adhere to the schedule
Represent Habitat in a positive, professional manner
Ability to adhere to Habitat’s Code of Conduct policies and other policies
Must have dependable transportation to work
Ability to and interest in acquiring and maintaining a knowledge of building standards and methods
A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required
Habitat Charlotte Region related tasks as requested by supervisor
Physical Requirements:
Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding, ability to work and maneuver on roofs and high spaces
Ability to work in tight confines and within crawlspaces, wearing a respirator as needed
Ability to maneuver over uneven ground
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. unassisted
Ability to stand most or all of any given day.
Ability to work outside for extended periods of time during all months of the year.
Internal Interactions:
Construction staff and other Habitat staff as needed
External Interactions:
Habitat Volunteers and Donors
Habitat Homeowners
Level of Authority:
Responsible for execution of specific construction tasks and projects as assigned
Does not have direct reports
Estimated Time Commitment: 40 hours/week; Monday - Friday, approximately 7:00am-4:00pm, with exact starting times depending on the time of year, the weather, and the construction schedule.
Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region is a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen and clean background check is required.
