Construction Crew Member

As a Construction Crew Member you will play a vital role in building and repairing homes on a local level. You will learn and perform construction tasks on new and rehab homes; demolition, site prep, framing, roofing, siding, insulation, drywall, flooring, finish carpentry, and landscaping. You will attend site safety trainings and work with staff to maintain a safe and efficient build site. Leading groups of skilled and unskilled volunteers you will make homeownership possible for partner families striving for a better life. No previous
experience in construction required.

Essential

• Actively assist staff, volunteers, and homeowners to build, rehabilitate, or repair homes.
• Offer guidance and leadership to volunteers partnering with Habitat on the construction site and community projects.
• Assist with hands-on construction tasks including but not limited to:
  Demolition
  Site prep
  Insulation
  Roofing
  Finish carpentry
  Framing
  Landscaping
  Drywall
• Maintain site safety through modeling of safety practices and guidelines. Attend safety trainings with construction staff.
• Help with materials management on site and at affiliate storage locations including set up and clean up of project sites.
• Attend required meetings, trainings and events:
  On site and affiliate orientation
  OSHA 30 safety licensing
  First Aid / CPR
  Lockton Safety courses
  MA AmeriCorps Opening Day
  MLK National Day of Service / Veterans Day of Service
  Evaluations with Direct Supervisors and Host Site Manager
  Professional Development trainings & host site events as needed
  Buildin’ it up sessions

Marginal

• Participate in planning, debriefing, and safety meetings as needed.
• On occasion, members may participate in larger community projects such as lot cleanups, community gardens, etc.

Pittsfield, MA

• A living stipend of $16,000 for full time members ($680.85 bi-weekly).
• A living stipend of $8,851 for half time members.
• Education award upon successful program completion, ($6,345 - full time, $3,172.50 – half time). o Scholarship can be applied to past loans, future education, and professional training certificates for up to 7 years.
• Paid time off including holidays and personal days (10 days for full time or 5 days for half time).
• Over 125 hours of professional training and networking in the construction and trades field and the non-profit sector.
• Minimum Essential Health Care coverage if needed.
• Loan and interest accrual deferment for qualifying loans during term of service.
• Childcare benefits assistance for qualifying members.

Required

• US Citizen or a permanent resident
• High School or GED education
• 17 years of age or older
• Complete a minimum of 1700 hours (full time) or 900 hours (1/2 time) of documented service with Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity during the program term.
  o Program runs August 30, 2021 through July 29, 2022 for fulltime positions.
  o Program runs January 31, 2022 through July 29, 2022 for half time positions (when available) o Members will serve Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (40 hours per week)
  o Weekend and/or evenings may be required for various events or trainings
• Complete all required AmeriCorps documentation and monthly reporting.
• Ability to work in a team and collaborate.
• Be able to lift 50 lbs. without strain and work on your feet for several hours at a time.
• Comfortable with heights and going up and down extension and step ladders.
• Transportation or ability to commute to Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity’s local job sites.

Criminal Background Check: Members are required to complete a federal criminal background check before beginning their term of service. Immediate disqualifications include, being listed on a state sex offender registry or being convicted of a violent crime. Full criminal background check policy available online or by contacting our office: www.berkshirehabitat.org.