Position Overview
Perform onsite construction tasks necessary for completing new construction, rehab, and owner-occupied residential repair projects; perform technical carpentry repairs while working with key HFHP staff, subcontractors, and homeowners; effectively utilize the labor and enthusiasm of Habitat's volunteer workforce; uphold HFHP's quality and safety standards; work as a community partner; and promote Habitat's mission to eliminate substandard housing and revitalize neighborhoods.
Key Responsibility: TECHNICAL WORK
Operate as a carpenter for residential construction, rehab, and owner-occupied construction projects- interior and exterior, ranging from structural repair to finish work.
Perform common residential carpentry tasks such as: framing, siding, insulation, door/window installation, trim, flooring, and kitchen and bath finishes.
Work in a way that prioritizes client health, safety as well as home durability and energy efficiency.
Independently plan, organize, and efficiently execute assigned tasks; maintain Habitat work vehicle, tools, and equipment
TASK MANAGEMENT
Coordinate with Project Managers and Site Supervisors to schedule tasks; communicate regularly regarding changes to work.
Manage project tasks, including purchase of materials and gathering of tools and equipment.
Use a tablet-based project management program to track and document project progress.
Communicate with clients, co-workers, and subcontractors to set expectations regarding workday schedules, project staging, potential disruptions, house/site security, and safety.
Implement HFHP safety practices and ensure that all employees, subcontractors, and volunteers adhere to these standards.
Adhere to OSHA, BPI, and EPA standards and practices.
Maintain Habitat work vehicle, tools, and equipment.
Exemplify a positive and respectful work attitude.
Required Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills:
Considerable knowledge of residential carpentry and construction, a minimum of 3 years of related job experience
Expertise in new and renovation carpentry- including both interior and exterior work ranging from structural to finishes.
Familiarity with local building codes
Understanding of the Habitat for Humanity philosophy and the desire to promote it.
A sensitive and compassionate posture when working with people who are in difficult and complex life situations.
Professional attitude and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with unskilled volunteers and in diverse populations.
Ability to operate a tablet/iPad to access project management program.
Valid driver's license- if seeking full-time, permanent position
Preferred Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills:
Knowledge of, or willingness to be trained in, basic plumbing, electrical, and HVAC repair.
Knowledge of, or willingness to be trained in, building science principles as well as an understanding of house-as-a-system concepts.
Valid driver's license- if seeking part-time or temporary position
Prior volunteering experience
Physical Requirements to Perform Duties:
Ability to perform all construction duties, such as: lifting up to 80 lbs, climbing extension ladders and scaffolding; working in unconditioned workspaces in the heat of summer and cold of winter.
Salary: $45,000.00 to $48,000.00
To Apply:
Please send your resume and salary requirements through the Indeed application portal by May 31, 2024. No calls, please.
Candidates may apply in the careers section of our website by clicking on the following link: https://www.habitatphiladelphia.org/careers/
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Habitat for Humanity,founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitatseeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.
At Habitat for Humanity International, we embrace a history rooted in creating equity and take our mission seriously by courageously committing to a culture and workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued. As an equal opportunity employer, we realize that our success depends upon building an inclusive workforce of diverse perspectives and encourage people of varied races (which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, protective hairstyles and hair texture), ethnicities, national origins, tribes, religions, ages, gender identities and expressions, genders, sexual orientations, marital statuses, disabilities, veteran/reserve national guard statuses, socio-economic statuses, thinking and communication styles to work with us.
We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children), and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.