Construction Laborer Job Opening

Company Overview: At Habitat for Humanity of South Central New Jersey, Inc. (HabitatSCNJ), we are builders who work alongside, not for others. We are driven by accountability and defined by our belief that everyone deserves a decent place to live. HabitatSCNJ aims to support our mission of putting faith into action through partnering with families in need and volunteers to transform lives through decent and affordable housing. For more information about HabitatSCNJ visit https://www.HabitatSCNJ.org/.

Construction Laborer

Job Classification: Non-Exempt
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 40 hours per week.
 
Location: Moorestown, NJ with travel between construction sites.
 
Compensation: $18-$21 per hour
 
The Construction Laborer is responsible for assisting in new home construction and home repair activities on a daily basis under the supervision of the Lead Carpenter and/or Site Supervisors.
 
Primary Duties:
 

• Responsible for on-site coordination of materials, labor, and inspections with construction stages to facilitate the construction and/or revitalization project. 
• Responsible for safety compliance with all groups, vendors, volunteers, staff and subcontractors. 
• Responsible for conducting daily safety inspections and safety instruction to volunteers and staff. 
• Manage, coordinate, and work with Habitat volunteers on different work site locations as needed.  
• Work on home repairs. Remodeling and accessibility modifications adhering to local construction standards. 
• Supervise partner families on Habitat work site locations. 
• Provide exceptional customer service to future homeowners while working on their homes. 
• Commute to various Habitat work site locations as necessary, within our area.
• Manage and report daily progress through Construction Management software (training will be provided). 
• All other duties as assigned by the Lead Carpenter/Construction Site Manager. 
• Requirements:
   
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in general construction required.
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record prior to employment and maintenance of license throughout employment.
• Must attend and successfully pass “Competent Person” Training with Habitat for Humanity International within 6 months of hire.
• Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Must be willing and able to withstand working at height on ladders and lifts.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of general construction operations, installation, and home repairs and renovation, construction techniques.
• Ability to use necessary tools and equipment and at a high volume.
• Knowledge of building safety standards.
• Carpentry experience a plus.
• Ability to work in extreme external conditions, factors and hazards.
• Ability to work with large groups of volunteers and Partner Families.  
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  Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick time, and holidays.
   
  Employment: There is no minimum period of employment guaranteed or implied by acceptance of an employment offer. It is the policy of the company that even exempt positions are governed by the needs of the agency, which means that employment is for no specified term and either the company or the employee, may terminate that employment at any time.
   
  EEO: Habitat for Humanity of South Central New Jersey, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.