POSITION DESCRIPTION
At Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County we build quality, affordable homes in partnership with deserving families. Since our incorporation in 1989, our affiliate and its contributors have built over 230 homes in northwest Harris County. In 2014, in an effort to continue to promote quality, affordable housing, we committed to expand our mission to include home repair projects for deserving families that qualify under our strict guidelines.
We are seeking part-time Home Repair Leaders/Foremen (Red Hats) to join our home repair team! Red Hats will be needed on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays for approximately 2 to 4 weeks at a time. Experience and Knowledge of residential construction and/or the home repair process is preferred but not necessary. Limited training will be provided onsite. Habitat will provide daily task lists, tools, materials, and eager volunteer builders. Red Hats will provide the leadership needed to get the day’s activities done! Applicants must be able to perform tasks without direct supervision in addition to being willing to lead and teach volunteer groups. For more information please contact Erik Armstrong at earmstrong@habitatnwhc.org.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & TRAINING OFFERED
- Safely operate a variety of tools and equipment
- Load and unload cargo
- Landscaping and lawn care
- Siding installation
- Window installation
- Roofing installation
- Door hardware installation
QUALIFICATIONS
- No experience needed
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work on roof tops and from ladders
- Have a valid driver's license (jobsite locations vary weekly)
- Ability to handle physical workload
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to work in outdoor environment
