• Philadelphia, PA
• Posted 6 years ago
• Applications have closed

Rebuilding Together Philadelphia is a nonprofit working to preserve affordable homeownership and revitalize neighborhoods by providing free, safe and healthy home repairs for low- and middle- income homeowners around Philadelphia.

A successful Carpenter will have a clear commitment to our mission as well as previous construction experience. They will be comfortable working independently or in a team on a range of carpentry projects, including drywall, flooring, kitchen and bath repairs, and stairs and handrails. The Carpenter will work under the supervision of our Construction Coordinator and will need to be able to provide their own transportation to and from the office and job sites.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Construction Coordinator in the completion of all prep work and punch list work for our home repair projects. At times the Carpenter will be working independently on a smaller project and at other times they will be working with the Construction Coordinator on a larger project.
• Assist with the purchase, storage and inventory of tools, supplies, materials and equipment located in the warehouse; deliver materials, equipment, in-kind donations and supplies as needed.
• Communicate effectively with homeowners to schedule work, relay any changes to the schedule, communicate what repair work is being completed, and address any questions or issues homeowners may have relating to the repair work.
• Assist as a project leader during our Block Build events three times per year. These are two- or threeday long volunteer events where we work in 10-15 homes. Currently there are seven block build days each year and they are often a 12-hour work day for all staff members.

SKILLS
Required

• Prior carpentry experience
• Able to work flexible hours including occasional evenings or weekends
• Able to work long hours on rebuilding days (several throughout the year)
• Experienced driver with current license and a vehicle for daily use (preferably a truck or van)

Preferred

• Prior experience in other construction trades (plumbing, electric, HVAC, etc.)
• Prior experience in an environment working directly with clients to provide home repairs
• Comfort using Microsoft Office, e-mail platforms, and shared Google or Outlook calendars
• Experience working with unskilled volunteers on construction projects

SALARY/BENEFITS
Salary range: $30,000 to 32,500, depending on experience. Health care, insurance, short-term disability and retirement benefits. Flexible hours but must work some weekend days. Generous paid-time off.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Oct 31, 2018. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To apply, please email resume and cover letter to Brandon Alcorn, balcorn@rebuildingphilly.org. Include “Carpenter” in your subject line. Please be prepared to present references relating to your construction experience. No phone calls please. Rebuilding Together Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer.