Temporary Assistant Construction Supervisor

Overview

Lead volunteers/homeowners on construction sites, assist carpentry, ensure safety.

Key Responsibilities

• safety enforcement
• carpentry assistance
• volunteer management
• accident reporting
• material delivery
• safety training

Tasks

-Role model and effectively communicate to volunteers and contractors that safety is the first priority on the construction site. -Attend required safety trainings. -Help ensure that everyone on our job sites consistently adheres to all established safety policies and procedures. -Independently leads volunteers and homeowners with a volunteer management and engagement mindset at the worksite / production shop and ensure that they have a consistently safe, meaningful, and positive experience. -Assists in construction tasks related to general carpentry tasks as required. -Report all accidents/near misses to the Supervisor. -Acts as an on-site ambassador for the mission of Habitat Metro Denver and demonstrates values and behaviors aligned with our Cultural Blueprint. -Drive company vehicles to pick up and deliver materials & load/unload materials as needed.

Requirements

• construction training
• americorps
• driver's license
• power tools
• vehicle ops
• bilingual

What You Bring

-Ability to identify and help solve problems efficiently. -Proven ability to work in a fast pace, constantly evolving environment. -Must be eager to continue to learn construction best practices and procedures. -Ability to work in an outdoor environment during a variety of weather conditions. -Organized construction training and/or education is helpful. -Some general knowledge of construction, but more importantly, the willingness to continuously learn more. -Bi-lingual, English – Spanish, highly desirable. -Ability to safely operate a construction vehicle (pickup truck or similar). -Strong communication and attention to detail. -Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills necessary to communicate clearly and professionally with homeowners, volunteers, contractors, suppliers and coworkers. -Participation in past AmeriCorps service for Habitat for Humanity’s construction/production team is required. Service at the Denver Metro affiliate is preferred. -Ability to adequately traverse a residential construction job site (i.e. climbing, lifting, carrying a minimum of 50 lbs., and other similar activities as required). -Ability to safely use residential construction power tools. -A valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under the company’s insurance policy is a prerequisite. A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) will be run for insurance purposes.

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About Habitat For Humanity International

-Grew into a global nonprofit operating in over 70 countries, funded by individuals, philanthropies, corporations, and governments. -Uses volunteer labor and 'sweat equity' to build and repair simple, decent, affordable homes without profit. -Hosts signature events like the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, building thousands of homes in blitzes. -Runs Global Village volunteer programs sending participants to build and learn across five continents. -Specializes in residential and community infrastructure and improving water resources in low-income areas.

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