DreamBuild Technician

Community Development Corporation of Brownsville; Los Fresnos (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

Life Insurance

401K retirement plan

16 paid holidays

Vacation days

Personal days

Bonus based on production goals

Job summary

Community Development Corporation of Brownsville seeks a DreamBuild Technician to drive day-to-day module production at the DreamBuild Factory in Texas.

You will work with framing, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC tasks, manage on-site materials, and oversee finish-out of homes. Emphasis on safety, efficiency, and practical construction skills in a community-focused nonprofit.

Competitive hourly pay, health benefits, 401(k), and paid holidays/vacation are included.

Qualifications

• General construction experience including painting, framing, and foundation.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Follow safety measures and protect workers on site.
• Skills in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.
• Ability to apply fabrication techniques on production modules.
• Ability to operate power construction equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction codes and blueprints.
• Ability to construct or repair wooden framework.
• Ability to determine dimensions for wooden furnishings or structures.
• Experience with interior/exterior design, masonry, woodworking, and wall coverings.

Responsibilities

• Work with staff in framing, electrical, plumbing, A/C and heating, drywall, flooring, foundation, interior/exteriors.
• Report to the MiCasita Manager about material needs and stock on site.
• Maintain a working knowledge of MEP systems.
• Removal of garbage and keep grounds clean and neat; paint and housekeeping tasks as needed.
• Onsite finish-out of home completion.
• Daily tracking of time efficiency for home production.
• Assist in ordering materials for home production.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Skills

General construction

Safety compliance

Blueprint reading

Wood framing

MEP knowledge

Equipment operation

Finish work

Job description

POSITION TITLE: DreamBuild Technician
SUPERVISOR: DreamBuild Program Manager

STATUS: Non-Exempt

About Us

Founded in 1974, cdcb | come dream. come build provides safe, sanitary affordable housing to the citizens of South Texas, and is one of the largest non‐profit producers of single‑family housing for homeownership in Texas. cdcb is a multifaceted affordable housing organization devoted to utilizing collaborative partnerships to create sustainable communities across South Texas through quality education, model financing, efficient home design, and superior construction.

Our dedicated team members work to improve the lives of low to moderate families and individuals to grow wealth and improve families educational, housing, and financial security. We offer industry competitive compensation, excellent benefits with a five‑decade old firm. cdcb is an inclusive and exciting work environment. We are looking for a knowledgeable and self‑motivated individual to join our team.

Summary

The primary duty of the DreamBuild Technician is day to day building of modules at the DreamBuild Factory.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work and interact with other staff in the building process around framing, electrical, plumbing, A/C and heating systems, drywall, flooring, foundation, interior/ exteriors

• Report to the MiCasita Manager about various needs that may be required to perform major tasks relating to construction of modules, and to provide details regarding the stock of available building materials on site

• Have a working knowledge of MEP systems

• Removal of garbage, maintaining the grounds clean, neat and free of litter by sweeping, shoveling, raking, cleaning the parking areas, painting, and performing housekeeping activities are some of the other tasks.

• Onsite finish‑out of home completion

• Daily tracking of time efficiency for the production of homes

• Assist in the ordering of material for the production of homes

• Carry out additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• General construction – painting, framing, foundation

• Maintain clean working environment

• Ensure safety measure are followed

• Skills in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.

• Ability to apply fabrication techniques

• Ability to operate power construction equipment

• Ability to recognize construction industry codes and or symbols on blueprints

• Ability to construct, erect, or repair wooden framework or structure

• Ability to determine dimensions of wooden furnishings or structures to be built

• Overall experience with general construction, interior/ exterior design, masonry, woodworking, and wall covering

Supervisory Responsibilities - N/A

Compensation and Benefits

• $15.00 - $20.00 hr. Based on Experience

• Bonus – Based on production goals met

• 100% of premium for health, vision and dental benefits paid by cdcb.

• Life Insurance

• 401K retirement plan (no match required)

• 16 paid holidays

• Vacation Days - Based on Length of Service

• Personal Days - Based on Length of Service

cdcb IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER