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Thanks for your interest in employment with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County!
We are currently hiring for the following positions (updated 9/1/2022):
Reports to: Construction Superintendent
Description: This position assists in all aspects of construction
Employee Status: Non-exempt
Responsibilities:
- Performs all hands-on construction tasks as directed by the Construction Superintendent
- Assists in the supervision of all site preparation and layout
- Assists in job site activities on each designated workday and works to ensure construction is accomplished
- Works with crew leaders, volunteers and partner families on construction tasks
- Assists with homeowner warranty complaints and repairs
- Assists in the training of all volunteers
- Maintain quality of construction in accordance with local, state, federal, and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County building standards
- Maintain Habitat equipment and materials
- Must provide a safe working environment at all times by abiding by all Habitat for Humanity Greater Palm Beach County, OSHA, and EPA safety standards
- Must communicate effectively with sub-contractors, enforcement officials, building standards/zoning officials, Habitat homeowners, and vendors
Required Skills / Experience / Physical Requirements:
- Knowledge and experience in construction
- Work will require climbing ladders and scaffolding, considerable standing, bending, kneeling, and reaching in awkward and tiring positions.
- Ability to work outside for extended periods of time during all months of the year
- Ability to maneuver over uneven ground
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. unassisted
- Ability to work and maneuver on roofs and high spaces
- Ability to work in tight confines
- Ability to perform all required on-site construction labor associated with house construction
- Other duties as assigned by the Construction Superintendent
- High School diploma
- 1 year in field residential construction experience
Full Time Position – 40 hours/week
Tuesday – Saturday, with select Sundays and Mondays
The successful candidate must pass a drug test and a background check as required
Submit your resume to Russell Sykes at [email protected]
Description: The Donation Ambassador performs general driver duties as assigned, primarily the pickup and delivery of donated items at donor’s homes and commercial locations. The Donations Ambassador is a primary liaison with the donating community alongside the driving assistant. Position requires a responsible, accountable, consistently punctual, tactful and a confident communicator with interpersonal skills. Able to lift/move objects over 75 lbs. with driving assistant’s help. Clean driving record required. Possess supervisory abilities, knowledge of retail or non-profit work environment, a professional demeanor, an understanding of Habitat for Humanity’s mission and a desire to promote it.
Responsibilities:
- Pickup of various donated items that are sold in the Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County ReStores
- Load and unload ReStore box trucks, following all safety guidelines
- Perform daily vehicle inspection, thoroughly fill out daily paperwork, communicate daily with the Dispatch Coordinator
- Ensure ReStore policies and procedures regarding guidelines of acceptable vs. unacceptable donations are adhered to
- Assist with organization of donated items in receiving, on sales floor, and in sorting areas to ensure orderly maintenance of these areas while not driving truck
- Assist with floor maintenance, housekeeping and furniture placement while not driving the truck
- Assist in defusing challenging situations with tact and an ability to turn a negative situation into a positive one
- Adhere to all driver policies as set forth by Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrate familiarity with the South Florida area and suburbs
- Ability to work independently
- Working knowledge of general truck maintenance
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to effectively work with donors, volunteers, and staff
- High School diploma
- Valid driver’s license
- Prior experience driving a box truck preferred (No CDL license requirements)
- Climbing, jumping, lifting, carrying (minimum 50lbs. multiple times per day).
- Maneuvering, navigating, and driving large box trucks up to 26′
Submit your resume to Tom Livoti at [email protected]
- Assist Driver with directions and answer all incoming cell calls when vehicle is in motion
- Perform daily moving material checks
- Plan pick-up routes accordingly based on time allotted
- Make calls to donors prior to donation pickups
- Clearly and professionally communicate on the phone with donors
- Schedule lunch breaks
- Pack truck correctly and according to safety guidelines
- Communicate to Dispatch Coordinator with any pickups that need to be rescheduled
- Assist Driver in morning routine of tuck inspection
- Follow donation guidelines throughout pickups
- When in question, send pictures of donation and call Dispatch Coordinator or Dispatch Assistant to verify
- Assist Driver in cleaning the truck at the end of the day
- Help maintain the vehicles, including maintenance, as needed
- Guide driver in & out of all pickup/drop-off locations and in tight driving areas
- Clean restrooms daily
- Adhere to all safety rules, safety procedures and keep safe zones clear when not in use
- Follows directions from the Dispatch Coordinator and Driver (if acting as assistant driver)
Submit your resume to Tom Livoti at [email protected]
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County is an equal employment opportunity employer.
