Overview
Repairs Apprentice Jobs in Chapel Hill, NC at Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, NC
Position Overview
The Repairs Apprentice will be joining colleagues dedicated to the organization’s mission and an
environment where teamwork thrives. The Repairs Apprentice is responsible for assisting the Repairs
Manager in Habitat for Humanity’s home repair projects. These repairs are performed by the Repairs
Manager, volunteers, and/or paid contractors; therefore, the ability to work effectively with a diverse
group of individuals is required. The Repairs Apprentice will interact with volunteers, Habitat partner
families, inspectors and subcontractors.
This is a full-time, non-exempt position (40 hours per week), with a normal weekly work schedule of
Monday – Friday with the ability to work some weekends.
Responsibilities and Duties
Completes basic construction labor tasks as instructed by, and under the supervision of, the lead on site
Digging footings
Pouring concrete
Loading and moving materials
Site clean up
Completes basic carpentry tasks with increasing difficulty and independence as skill allows
Cutting and installation of framing and trim members
Strategic demolition
Assists in the maintenance of work sites, vehicles, tools, workshop and program organizational systems
Cultivates positive relationships with homeowners and crew members
Qualifications and Requirements
Desire to advance trades knowledge and skills, becoming a Repair Carpenter
Ability to perform basic construction math calculations
Ability and willingness to work in all weather conditions
Ability and willingness to work on ladders, scaffolding, and roofs, and in attics and crawl spaces
Ability and willingness to operate construction vehicles
Ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced work environment
Ability and willingness to lead volunteers
Physical requirements necessary to perform this job:
Ability to adequately traverse a residential construction job site (i.e.- climbing, lifting, carrying a
minimum of 75 lbs., and other similar activities as required)
Ability to safely use residential construction power tools
Ability to safely operate a construction vehicle (pickup truck or similar)
A current and valid NC drivers license
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications are considered for positions without regard to
veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, physical
or mental disability, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or
local laws.
THIS COMPANY IS AN AT-WILL EMPLOYER AS ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE STATE LAW.
THIS MEANS THAT REGARDLESS OF ANY PROVISION IN THIS APPLICATION, IF HIRED, THE COMPANY
OR I MAY TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, WITH OR
WITHOUT CAUSE OR NOTICE
Title: Repairs Apprentice
Company: Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, NC
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
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