Repairs Carpenter

Position Overview
The Repairs Carpenter will be joining colleagues dedicated to the organizations mission and an
environment where teamwork thrives. The Repairs Carpenter is responsible for assisting the Repairs
Manager in Habitat for Humanitys home repair projects. These repairs are performed by the Repairs
Manager volunteers and/or paid contractors; therefore the ability to work effectively with a diverse
group of individuals is required. The Repairs Carpenter will interact with volunteers Habitat partner
families inspectors and subcontractors.

This is a fulltime nonexempt position (40 hours per week) with a normal weekly work schedule of
Monday Friday with the ability to work some weekends.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Completes intermediate/advanced carpentry projects as instructed by and with the consultation of the Repairs Manager acting as the on site lead
  • Remodel framing: Sistering joists straightening walls patching subfloor etc
  • Construction and repair of decks and porches
  • Stairbuilding
  • Setting of doors and windows
  • Baseboard casing and other trim carpentry
  • Installing cabinetry and countertops
• Completes basic construction labor and minor electrical and plumbing repairs as instructed by the lead on site
  • Changing receptacles switches and light fixtures
  • Installing sinks faucets supply lines and ptraps
• Works with the Repairs Manager and Repairs Coordinator to plan and track labor material and equipment use for each project
• Assists in the training and supervision of Apprentice/Americorps crew members
• Assists in the operation of Repairs work sites by opening and closing sites maintaining a clean and safe work environment and preparing tools and materials for the days work
• Assists in the maintenance of work sites vehicles tools workshop and program organizational systems
• Cultivates positive relationships with homeowners and crew members

Qualifications and Requirements
High school diploma required
Demonstrated competency in the use of construction power and hand tools
Demonstrated understanding of remodel carpentry
Demonstrated basic knowledge of plumbing electrical and hvac systems
Desire to advance trades knowledge and skills
Ability and willingness to relay information to homeowners and subcontractors when needed
Ability to perform intermediate/advanced construction math calculations
Ability and willingness to lead volunteers if needed
Ability and willingness to work in all weather conditions
Ability and willingness to work on ladders scaffolding and roofs and in attics and crawl spaces
Ability and willingness to operate construction vehicles
Ability to work in a crossfunctional fastpaced work environment

Physical requirements necessary to perform this job:
Ability to adequately traverse a residential construction job site (i.e. climbing lifting carrying a
minimum of 75 lbs. and other similar activities as required)
Ability to safely use residential construction power tools
Ability to safely operate a construction vehicle (pickup truck or similar)
A current and valid NC drivers license

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities
duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications are considered for positions without regard to
veteran status uniformed service member status race color religion sex sexual orientation physical
or mental disability genetic information or any other category protected by applicable federal state or
local laws.

THIS COMPANY IS AN ATWILL EMPLOYER AS ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE STATE LAW.

THIS MEANS THAT REGARDLESS OF ANY PROVISION IN THIS APPLICATION IF HIRED THE COMPANY
OR I MAY TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME FOR ANY REASON WITH OR
WITHOUT CAUSE OR NOTICE

Credit and criminal and driving record checks will be conducted before a final offer is made.