Position Title: Construction Assistant – Home Repair

Location: Rapid City, SD USA

Reports To: Home Repair Project Manager

Cooperates closely with: Home Repair Project Manager, Home Repair Construction Supervisor, other construction staff.

Description of Organization:

Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity (BHAHFH) is a non-profit housing ministry that seeks to put God’s love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope. We partner with families to build and repair decent, affordable housing. Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity is working as a team of individuals with high ethical standards who work diligently and enjoy turning challenges into opportunities. Grounded by our faith in Christ, we serve others and place mission above self.

Job Type: Full-time/Non-exempt

Position Summary:

Within the Habitat organizational structure, the Construction Assistant will support the Construction Supervisor, Project Manager and other construction staff in completing projects for Home Repair. This applies to work with new construction as well. Includes hands-on construction, repair projects and supervising volunteers.

Responsibilities:

· Complete construction tasks in a timely manner as assigned by Construction Supervisor and Project manager while working in a team setting.

· Ensure jobsites are maintain in a clean, safe and professional manner

· Implement Habitat construction requirements to help improve safety and production capacity

· Assist with loading and unloading of materials for jobs, securing and storing tools, and various miscellaneous tasks as will be assigned from time to time.

· Provide hands-on supervision of volunteers according to affiliate policies

· Understand and support the Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity mission

Qualifications:

• One year construction experience is preferred

• Experience and willingness to work as a part of a construction team

• Familiarity with construction tools, materials and processes

• Able to drive pick-up truck with tool trailer

• Able to take direction and pivot as needed to execute tasks by agreed deadlines both independently and in collaboration with others

• High-energy, outgoing, can-do personality who will strive for excellence in their work utilizing a high level of timely follow through, strong organizational habits, and excellent communication skills

• Motivated by serving others, exhibits integrity in all situations, and incorporates personal faith into their work life

• Ability to work with a diverse group of people

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Required Physical Abilities:

• Ability to work in multiple work environments, including heat and cold, climbing ladders and working on roofs, able to work on scaffolding, sitting at a desk or standing

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

Other Requirements:

• Gain an understanding and support of BHAHFH Mission

• Behave in alignment with Code of Culture

• Ability to pass a criminal background check

Pay Range: $16 - $20 per hour DOE

Send resume (including references) to info@blackhillshabitat.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road