What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Repair Program Work Crew Leader position at COVER Home Repair & Store?
ABOUT COVER
The mission of COVER Home Repair is to foster hope and build community. COVER is a volunteer-powered, professionally-led local non-profit that helps make homes safe, warm and dry for little to no-cost throughout the greater Upper Valley. We primarily build accessibility ramps, install new roofs, and perform urgent home repairs for income-qualifying homeowners. In a typical year, we help over 70 households stay in their homes with the support of 250 volunteers from the community. Through this work, COVER aims to foster connections that strengthen a sense of community and hope among program participants.
The COVER Store and Cover to COVER Books sell donated goods, including appliances, furniture, building materials, books and other household goods to help fund our home repair program. The Store also provides free essential items to customers-in-need. In FY2025, the stores funded 20% of the Home Repair program budget.
ABOUT THIS POSITION
COVER’s home repair and weatherization program is a volunteer-fueled, professionally led local program that makes homes safe, warm, and dry primarily by installing or repairing roofs, performing urgent home repairs, completing accessibility modifications such as ADA accessibility ramps and bathroom modifications, and weatherizing homes for qualifying homeowners.
The Work Crew Leader will join a cohesive, supportive team, leading volunteers to help complete 175 urgent repairs for neighbors-in-need annually throughout the Upper Valley.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Demonstrate an enthusiastic, interested and engaging attitude toward all levels of the work with COVER, supporting COVER’s mission and values.
- Help lead crews of volunteers and homeowners, ranging in experience levels, to complete necessary repairs. Teach skills and provide details on tasks, tools and materials.
- Conduct safety training, maintain safety equipment on site and ensure safety practices are implemented at all times.
- Ensure that projects are completed according to specifications and code requirements, as well as meeting a high standard of quality.
- Ensure that storage areas, trailers and our workshop are well-organized and stocked.
- Ensure that all necessary tools and materials are on-hand for each project, including ordering and picking up materials when needed.
- Provide accurate, timely project information for reporting and record-keeping.
- Participate in weekly home repair staff meetings and monthly COVER All-Staff meetings.
- Be punctual and demonstrate good time management.
NECESSARY SKILLS
- Interest and experience in the building trades and the willingness to learn.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Compassion and respect assisting financially challenged families.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Enjoy teaching and guiding people who are less experienced with tools and construction.
- Ability to support and engage volunteers and homeowners from a socially and economically diverse community, with a sensitivity to issues of culture and class.
- Demonstrated interest and experience in service work and social change.
- Willingness to adjust and modify plans when unforeseen challenges at worksites happen.
- Functional skills in computer applications including Google docs.
- Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
- Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires extended periods of standing, lifting and walking; working on one-story roofs and completing other work on ladders; frequent driving year-round (up to 45 minutes in one direction); and the ability to often-lift up to 40 pounds.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Ability to Relocate:
- White River Junction, VT 05001: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $24