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Type of Position: Full-time or Part-Time Non-Exempt Positions available, 

$23.00 - $25.00 per hour, Full Time Positions with benefits, year-round, Part-Time positions year-round with some benefits

Description:  Shared reporting to the Repair and Construction Managers, the position supports Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/Hancock County’s Critical Home Repair and New Construction programs that utilize volunteer labor and external contractors to build and repair homes for low-income families in a safe, affordable manner supporting the mission of Habitat for Humanity.  

Essential duties and Responsibilities

• Establish build/repair individual project budgets and present to Program Manager in advance of project commencement.
• Complete all build/repair projects on schedule and within budget maximizing volunteer resources, gifts of labor and materials, and family   support requests.
• Supervise, coordinate, teach and mentor volunteers ranging from beginner to skilled in homebuilding tasks while on the project.
• Maintain strong relationships with local subcontractors and   material suppliers resulting in reliable delivery of services, and gifts of labor and materials.
• Development of project scopes, budgets and materials lists while coordinating timely and complete delivery/staging of all construction   materials at repair sites.
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills, organized,   ability to foster trust, credibility and cohesive teamwork among persons with diverse talents, backgrounds and perspectives.
• Coordinate activities of assigned build/repair construction   sites, including but not limited to: 
• working with homeowners   to determine any special needs and to review scope of work, 
• prepare   purchase orders for materials and obtain bids for materials,
• prepare sites   for construction including procurement of construction materials, delivery of   tool trailers, & proper safety PPE,  
• hire subcontractors where appropriate, 
• oversee project   site from start to completion utilizing unskilled labor,
• · deliver a   positive volunteer, sponsor, and family experience resulting in returning and   growing community participation from donors and volunteers.
• · Assist homeowners in the following activities, including but not limited to: 

1. coordination   and scheduling of repair projects,
2. educating   homeowners in routine house maintenance, 
3. completion of   punch list and warranty work 

• Responsible for quality control, including review of contractor and volunteer work. 
• · Responsible for safety at project sites, including but not   limited to: 

                        1) implementation of emergency plan, incident recording                                                                          

                         and follow up

                        2) ensure that equipment and tools are in safe, working 

                         condition,

                        3) train volunteers in safety practices, and 

                        4) monitor   volunteers, including minors, to ensure safe 

                         use of tools and equipment   according to age, skill and           

                         and HFHI regulations.

• · Ensure that building, accessibility, electrical, plumbing, and   construction codes are met or exceeded. 
• · Executes responsibilities of fiscal policies, i.e. credit card,   reviewing/coding all construction expenses, inventory, tracking   documentation/receipts, and coding of expenditures.
• · Maintain organization, inventory and upkeep of tools, trucks and   trailers.
• · Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Licenses and certifications

• ·Valid driver’s license education and/or experience
• ·2 years’ experience in new and/or remodeling   construction, home renovations other knowledge,   skills and/or abilities
• Ability to work independently representing Habitat and to make   on-the-spot decisions.
• Handle multiple tasks and projects   with a high degree of detail and accuracy. 
• Remain flexible and adjust   priorities when appropriate. 
• Use discretion when dealing with   matters of a sensitive or confidential nature. 
• Comfortable working in an office   setting and on a construction site. 
• MS Office capability, primarily basic Word and Excel
• Ability to work on a flexible schedule occasionally, including evenings   and early mornings. 
• Ability to supervise and manage volunteers and subcontractors.
• Ability to safely operate company vehicles, tool trailers, construction tools and   equipment.
• Ability and interest in working with financially challenged families.
• Preferred knowledge and experience with ADA Building Requirements and Codes.
• Proven ability to develop scope of work, material take-offs, budgets and schedules then implement.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met   by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Daily work will require lifting up to 50   lbs., carrying weight up to 20 feet frequently throughout the work day. Requires regular walking and standing for   hours to a significant degree. Required to safely drive and back up and park large trucks and   trailers (no CDL required). Ability to   communicate both verbally and through written correspondence. 

WORK  ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative   of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of   this job. Reasonable accommodations   may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential   functions.

Work is primarily performed outdoors (80%) and is not protected from   external weather conditions. Some   exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases and all   types of weather and temperature conditions. 

Email Resume to: Wendy McCormick, Executive Director, at info@habitatfindlay.org

Type of Position: Full-time

Description: This position is responsible for operations in the ReStore including processing of donated items and loading & unloading of sold and donated items, staging and safety of the items in the ReStore showroom while providing high level customer service. will be responsible for training in truck operations for the pick-up of donated merchandise from homeowners, safely packing/loading the merchandise in the ReStore truck, returning to ReStore and unloading merchandise. Experience in Retail. Must have a valid drivers license Full-Time, Non-exempt, hourly wage with benefits.

Fixed schedule would be Monday – Friday, and every other Saturday between 9:30 am – 5 pm. . Average of 39 hours per week. Must have valid driver’s license and ability to lift and or move 50 lbs repetitively.

Duties: 

• Pick-up donations, driving a 25’ foot pickup truck.
• Operate forklift (certification will be provided by Habitat)
• Excellent customer service and problem solving
• understanding of social media platforms and posting.
• Retail experience and staging a plus
• Answer telephone and provide ReStore information, directions, meeting the caller’s needs
• Train and supervise volunteers, drivers, movers and associates
• Assist in developing and adhering to criteria for donated materials (what will and won’t be accepted).
• Screen for donation/product usability – and professionally decline donations where applicable.
• Follow and update Restore safety standards.
• Assist in keeping trucks well maintained and clean and perform minor repairs as needed.
• Help maintain organization and cleanliness in the ReStore Donation and Processing areas.
• Provide customer service inside the ReStore including running register, open and closing of ReStore and handling cash deposits where needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record. No CDL is required.
• Excellent customer service and problem solving
• Truck driving experience preferred.
• Retail experience preferred
• Social media platforms and posting experience preferred
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds, stand, squat, bend and climb in and out of the truck on a regular basis.
• Must pass Criminal Background Check, Drug Screen and Sexual Offender Check
• Work is performed in a retail/warehouse environment
• Ability to spend majority of the day standing or moving about ReStore and the community. Work may require climbing steps and ladders, considerable standing, bending, kneeling, and reaching in awkward and tiring positions
• Excellent communication skills