Project Estimator/Repair Technician

Rebuilding Together Peninsula; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Rebuilding Together Peninsula recherche un Estimator/Repair Tech à temps partiel pour évaluer et effectuer des réparations dans les maisons de propriétaires à faible revenu dans la région. Les candidats doivent avoir au moins deux ans d'expérience dans la construction résidentielle, ainsi que des compétences en estimation et en travaux de réparation. Le poste implique la coordination avec des clients, l'évaluation des besoins de réparation et l'exécution des travaux pour des communautés vulnérables.

Benefits

Sick leave

Qualifications

• Deux ans d'expérience en construction résidentielle.
• Compétences démontrables en estimation des coûts.
• Habilité à créer des budgets et expliquer des estimations dans un langage clair.

Responsibilities

• Effectuer des évaluations de site et déterminer la portée des travaux.
• Développer des estimations de coûts et tenir des enregistrements dans Salesforce.
• Assurer un excellent service client et gérer les attentes des clients.

Skills

Basic carpentry

Estimating

Plumbing

Electrical work

Customer service

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

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Rebuilding Together Peninsula provided pay range

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Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $55.00/hr

Do you like the idea of bringing safety and peace of mind to low-income, elderly and disabled homeowners? Have you got estimating and basic carpentry skills? We may have the job for you! We believe healthy communities start with safe and livable homes. Rebuilding Together Peninsula is committed to creating healthy, safe spaces—especially for underserved communities. We are seeking someone to apply their expertise in cost estimating and general contract work to help us deliver on our mission to repair homes, revitalize communities and rebuild lives by providing free home repairs in San Mateo County and Northern Santa Clara County. For over 35 years, we’ve helped preserve affordable home ownership and maintain the diverse fabric of the Peninsula by providing critical health and safety-related repairs. With skilled in-house repair technicians and by harnessing the power of hundreds of volunteers annually, we help approximately 100 homeowners and nonprofits annually. Rebuilding Together Peninsula has an operating budget of $3M and is one of the largest of the over 100 affiliates of Rebuilding Together Inc., a national nonprofit.

Primary Responsibilities

As the primary face of the organization, the estimator/technician will preview homes to determine scopes of work, provide estimated budgets and assist with some repairs as needed. Repairs may include: deck and stairs, door/window, cabinet/vanity, sub-floor and basic flooring repair and replacement, plumbing and electrical fixture replacement, and grab bar installation. This is a part-time (approximately 30 hours per week), temporary, non-exempt position with the possibility of becoming permanent based on organizational needs and performance. Based in Redwood City.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct site assessments and project take offs (time, materials, quantity etc.).
• Relay job conditions and other relevant information to appropriate staff.
• Develop cost estimates and detailed scopes of work and enter those into Salesforce.
• Provide excellent customer service and manage client expectations.
• Maintain compliance with the EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule, OSHA, RTP’s Injury Illness & Prevention Policy (IIPP), etc.
• Complete project close-outs (QA’ing work, after photos, collecting signatures, etc.)
• Provide repairs as needed and time allows.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess many of the following:

• At least two years residential construction experience, especially in repairs.
• At least two years of project estimation including carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work
• Ability to estimate project budget based on site conditions and project scope
• Ability to create a line item budget to be used as part of project submittal
• Demonstrable basic skills, including basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and finish work
• Ability to write clear scopes of work and explain estimates in plain language
• Strong work ethic and dependability
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Comfort communicating with homeowners, especially those from vulnerable populations
• Reliable transportation, valid California driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 60 lbs. without assistance
• Pass a background check and fingerprinting
• Fluent in English (read, write, and speak)
• Working knowledge of Salesforce Preferred:
• Conversational Spanish
• Knowledge of Peninsula
• Experience working in a team environment
• RRP and/or OSHA training
• Contractor’s License and/or familiarity with local building codes, State License Board, etc.
• Computer proficiency – Google applications (Calendar, Gmail, etc.), as well as comfort with smartphones and online/smartphone apps.

Deadline for applications: Accepted until a qualified candidate is hired.

Estimated start date: As soon as position can be filled.

Compensation: Salary range: $50-55 per hour, DOE.

RTP offers standard sick leave.Rebuilding Together Peninsula provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political belief or activity or status as a veteran.

To Apply: Confidential Application Process: Email your cover letter (Word or PDF document) summarizing your interest, fit with qualifications and experience along with a current resume to: Greg Bernard, Director of Programs Rebuilding Together Peninsula at [e-mail]. Please note "Estimator/Repair Tech" in the subject field. Resumes must have a cover letter to be considered. For more information, visit http://www.RTPeninsula.org. No phone calls, please.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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