Home Repair Specialist

Pensacola Habitat for Humanity; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Short/Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Cancer Insurance

403(b)

Monthly Wellness Benefit

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Pensacola Habitat for Humanity is seeking a Home Repair Specialist in Pensacola, FL, to perform hands‑on repair work supporting warranty, rental turnovers, and community development projects.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of residential repair experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Florida driver’s license. The role requires safe work in occupied homes, and the ability to lift 50 lbs and work in all Florida weather.

Qualifications

• Broad residential repair knowledge across carpentry, drywall, paint, flooring, and minor plumbing.
• Skilled use of hand and power tools and ability to judge scope.
• Ability to work in occupied homes with homeowners, tenants and volunteers.
• Well organized and reliable in documenting work performed.

Responsibilities

• Commit to Pensacola Habitat for Humanity's mission of building homes, community, and hope.
• Complete assigned warranty, rental, and Community Development repair work to the scope, schedule, and standard set by the Home Repair Manager.
• Respond promptly and professionally to homeowners and tenants on site, and escalate anything outside the assigned scope.
• Drive a company vehicle to and from job sites, share on‑call rotation, and keep tools, materials, and the vehicle in working order.
• Complete minor to moderate residential repairs (carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, plumbing).
• Build and repair decks, ramps, handrails, and accessibility modifications as needed.

Skills

Residential repair knowledge

Carpentry

Drywall

Paint

Flooring

Minor plumbing

Tool use

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Job Title : Home Repair Specialist

Department: Construction

Supervisor: Home Repair Manager

Direct Reports: None

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Approval Date: 09/23/2026

Pay Range : $23.08 - $28.85 /hr ($48,000 - $60,000 annualized) plus full benefit package

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, with scheduled responsiveness rotation for emergency rental and warranty calls

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:

Founded in 1981, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit, non-denominational, Christian ministry whose purpose is to improve communities through sustainable partnerships. Having built and renovated more than 1,800 homes, Pensacola Habitat seeks new and innovative ways to positively impact the community through various meaningful projects, including our Home Buyer and Community Development programs. Pensacola Habitat for Humanity offers unique financing opportunities to qualified applicants to provide affordable homeownership in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. We are also the ONLY Habitat for Humanity affiliate who is also a NeighborWorks Charter Member. Pensacola Habitat is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and follows HFHI's non-proselytizing policy.

Our mission: Seeking to put God's love into action, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

Our vision: A world where everyone has a decent place to live.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Home Repair Specialist performs the hands‑on repair work behind three Pensacola Habitat obligations: warranty on completed Habitat homes, maintenance and turns across the rental portfolio, and critical home repair and accessibility projects for the Community Development program. The role works to scopes set by the Home Repair Manager, completes what can be self‑performed, and flags what needs a subcontractor. This position is the labor capacity behind the home repair function.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

PROGRAM DELIVERY

• Commit to Pensacola Habitat for Humanity's mission of building homes, community, and hope.
• Complete assigned warranty, rental, and Community Development repair work to the scope, schedule, and standard set by the Home Repair Manager.
• Respond promptly and professionally to homeowners and tenants on site, and escalates anything outside the assigned scope rather than expanding it.
• Drive a company vehicle to and from job sites, share the emergency on‑call rotation with the Home Repair Manager, and keep tools, materials, and the vehicle in working order.

HANDS-ON REPAIR WORK

• Complete minor to moderate residential repairs, including drywall, interior and exterior painting, flooring, trim and carpentry, doors and frames, siding, fence, and minor plumbing.
• Build and repair decks, ramps, and handrails, and install grab bars, smoke detectors, fans, and other accessibility modifications.
• Complete rental unit turns between tenants to the written standard, and minor demolition where the scope requires it.

QUALITY AND DOCUMENTATION

• Document work performed, materials used, and time on each property, and return that record to the Home Repair Manager the same week.
• Identify conditions that require a licensed or permitted trade, and report them before starting rather than after.
• Photograph conditions before and after on warranty and Community Development work, so that closeout can be evidenced.

SAFETY, VOLUNTEERS, AND COLLABORATION

• Complete all work safely and in occupied homes, following safety protocols and leaving each property clean and secure at the end of the day.
• Work alongside and direct volunteers on repair projects, keeping the site safe and the work within their skill level.
• Coordinate with the Construction Department where repair work touches an active build or a recently completed home.
• Complete other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department and the organization.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Broad residential repair knowledge across carpentry, drywall, paint, flooring, and minor plumbing.
• Skilled use of hand and power tools, and the judgement to know when a condition is beyond self‑performed scope.
• Able to work respectfully and courteously in occupied homes with homeowners, tenants, and volunteers.
• Well organized and reliable in documenting work performed.
• Able to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis, work on ladders, and work in all elements of Florida weather.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three or more years of residential repair, remodeling, or maintenance experience required.
• Valid Florida driver's license, safe driving record, reliable transportation, and insurability through our vehicle insurance carrier.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position is performed daily in occupied Habitat homes, rental properties, and Community Development project homes. This position requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, reach, and grasp for prolonged periods, to work on ladders, and to safely lift 50 lbs on a regular and frequent basis. Work is frequently performed in non-temperature-controlled conditions and in all elements of Florida weather. This position requires a valid state driver's license, safe driving record, reliable transportation, and insurability through our vehicle insurance carrier.

This job description reflects the essential functions for this role but is not designed to be comprehensive and does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• 403(b)
• Monthly Wellness Benefit
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

Pensacola Habitat for Humanity provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Pensacola Habitat for Humanity to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the HR department at 850-434-5456.