Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley
Construction Assistant
Allentown, Pennsylvania•Full-time
$18 - $21 hourly
$18 - $21 hourly
About the Job
Position Overview: The Construction Assistant supports the mission of Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley by building or repairing Habitat projects using a variety of construction trade skills. This role operates within a small team (2–3 workers including self) and collaborates with volunteers to meet scheduled project goals. The Construction Assistant is expected to continuously improve personal building skills, mentor others, and maintain a job site that is safe, clean, and well-organized.
Essential Functions:
Essential Functions:
- Complete assigned demolition, carpentry, painting, and other labor tasks efficiently and on-time.
- Monitor jobsite daily for health/safety compliance, loss prevention, and cleanliness/order.
- Facilitate volunteer and team participation to ensure a productive, safe, and meaningful experience.
- Represent Habitat professionally with residents and neighbors through clear communication about project plans and expectations.
- Ensure timely completion of all required safety training courses.
Core Functions:
- Participate in daily team huddles and construction meetings to receive assignments and report progress.
- Engage in mentoring and training provided by team members to build construction skills and competency.
- Accurately track and submit personal and volunteer time logs.
Other Duties:
- Support and maintain positive team morale and commitment to Habitat's mission.
- Ensure punctuality, preparedness, and professionalism on all job sites.
- Contribute to on-time project completions and positive volunteer/homeowner interactions.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience constructing, installing, repairing, and maintaining wooden structures, including proper installation and sealing of residential windows. Demonstrates strong attention to detail, precision, and a solid understanding of building codes and safety practices.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience constructing, installing, repairing, and maintaining wooden structures, including proper installation and sealing of residential windows. Demonstrates strong attention to detail, precision, and a solid understanding of building codes and safety practices.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to work effectively as part of a small team and independently.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to learn, mentor others, and engage volunteers.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Experience in construction, carpentry, or skilled trades preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and heavier loads with assistance.
- Perform physical labor for extended periods.
- Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Operate hand and power tools safely.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, squat, and reach.
- Ability to work on uneven terrain, ladders, and scaffolding.
- Manual dexterity and physical stamina necessary to perform construction tasks.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
About Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley
Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. We partner with individuals and families across our community to create affordable homeownership opportunities and improve housing conditions.
Our work is powered by the belief that everyone deserves a safe, decent place to live. Through our homebuilding programs and our ReStore locations, we bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven organization where your work has a direct and lasting impact on the lives of local families.
Our work is powered by the belief that everyone deserves a safe, decent place to live. Through our homebuilding programs and our ReStore locations, we bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven organization where your work has a direct and lasting impact on the lives of local families.