CONSTRUCTION TRAINEE

About the job

Position Purpose

A versatile position within a dynamic nonprofit that
helps communities recover after disasters and gets children back in school. This position supports the field team with the day-to-day implementation of field projects, helping coordinate work teams and on-site activities while ensuring work is completed safely. The role is intended for someone with existing construction knowledge and hands-on experience who is ready to further develop their technical and site leadership skills.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to Project Manager

• Roles reporting to position None

• Approximate number of reports 0

Essential Functions

• Support the Field team in planning the workflow on construction sites, the day-to-day planning and coordination of construction activities.

• Support the field team with on-site tracking and documentation, including maintaining site diaries, work logs, and records of work completed, materials used, volunteer hours, and scopes performed.

• Support the tracking of construction progress and communicate delays, challenges, or resource needs to the Site Supervisor or Construction Site Coordinator.

• Together with the Site Supervisor hold daily morning meetings on site to deliver health and safety briefings and divide the work for the day.

• Provide training, guidance, and direction to different audiences, such as day volunteers and corporate groups, on work scopes and lead their on-site work teams.

• Oversee certain tasks on construction sites with guidance from the Site Supervisor or Construction Site Coordinator.

• Support the implementation of agreed construction methods, safety procedures, and quality standards on site.

• Identify construction challenges and provide basic troubleshooting, escalating more complex technical issues to the Site Supervisor or Construction Site Coordinator.

• Assist in field coordination as needed

• Adheres to an agreed set of safety and quality standards and ensures these standards are maintained.

• Assist with the procurement, receipt, organization, and tracking of construction materials and tools.

• Work closely with the Construction Site Coordinator and Site Supervisor to receive coaching, feedback, and practical training while progressively taking on additional responsibilities.

• Build construction, safety, leadership, and site coordination skills through hands-on experience and guidance from experienced staff.

• Progressively develop the skills needed to lead work teams, oversee construction activities, and troubleshoot common site issues with greater independence.

• Perform other duties as required

Position Requirements

• Education High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Related Experience 2+ months of volunteer and 1+ month Team Leader and/or Site Manager All Hands and Hearts experience.

• Special Competencies/Certification Good written and oral communication skills and confident working with Google Workspace, particularly Google Docs and Google Sheets; and Microsoft Office. Applicants need to be well organized and have a flexible approach to managing multiple tasks and prioritizing them appropriately. The individual is able to manage a large workload and perform in a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Constantly works in outdoor adverse weather conditions

• Frequently moves items weighing up to 40 lbs on work site or on base

• Frequently operates construction equipment (table saws, impact drivers, drills, and more)

• Frequently operates computer

• Frequently ascends/descends ladders and scaffolding

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position

• Frequent travel

• Living in communal environment

• High stress situations

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay rate is $15.00 USD/ hour

• Room & board included

• Monthly R&R breaks

• Travel to and from program location

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance plans (US Employees)

• Flex Spending Account (US Employees)

• 401K with safe harbor match for U.S. staff (US Employees)

Diversity is the acknowledgment, promotion and celebration of our differences and similarities. All racial identities, ethnicities, sexes, nationalities, gender identities and expressions, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientations, ages, spiritualities, points of view and socioeconomic statuses can fit in with us. We support individuals from around the world and serve communities affected by disasters with purpose. Response, recovery, resilience and renewal are why we exist. Respect for the value of diversity, inclusion and social justice drives us forward every day. Everyone is welcome.

All Hands and Hearts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic.