Repairs Assistant

Habitat For Humanity of Durham Inc; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity of Durham Inc is seeking a Repairs Assistant to support home repair projects that preserve safe, affordable housing for local homeowners. You will work under Site Supervisors and alongside staff, volunteers, and homeowners to complete tasks, maintain job sites, and support daily project needs.

This role is hands-on and team-oriented, requiring dependability, adaptability, and a strong commitment to service.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with homeowners, volunteers, and staff.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a hands-on environment.
• Comfort with outdoor work in varying weather conditions and heights.
• Willingness to learn new skills and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on home repair tasks, including site prep, framing, insulation, drywall, crawlspaces, ladders, and other construction activities.
• Manage tools, equipment, and materials at job sites and storage areas.
• Help Site Supervisors to maintain clean, organized and safe job sites and comply with safety standards.
• Support volunteers to promote a safe, positive, and productive work environment.
• Communicate clearly with homeowners, volunteers, staff and team members.
• Follow Habitat for Humanity safety protocols and use tools responsibly.
• Perform additional repair, maintenance, and project support duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Physical stamina

Education

First Aid/CPR Training

Job description

Description

As a Repairs Assistant, you will support Habitat for Humanity of Durham’s mission by helping complete home repair projects that preserve and improve safe, affordable housing for local homeowners. This role will work under the direction of Site Supervisors and alongside staff, volunteers, and homeowners to complete repair and construction tasks, maintain job sites, and support daily project needs.

This is a hands-on, team-oriented role that requires dependability, adaptability, and a strong commitment to service. The ideal candidate is someone who takes pride in their work, communicates respectfully with others, follows direction, and is willing to learn new skills while contributing to a safe and positive work environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on home repair tasks, including site preparation, framing, insulation, drywall, crawlspace work, work from ladders and at varying heights, and other construction-related activities.
• Manage tools, equipment, and materials at job sites, the affiliate warehouse, and storage trailers, including loading, transporting, organizing, and proper storage.
• Assist Site Supervisors to set up and maintain clean, organized, and safe job sites in compliance with safety standards and procedures.
• Support, guide, and work alongside volunteers to promote a safe, positive, and productive work environment.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with homeowners, volunteers, staff, and other team members.
• Follow all Habitat for Humanity safety protocols and use tools and equipment responsibly.
• Perform additional repair, maintenance, and project support duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Availability to work Monday through Thursday, 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, and move at least 50 pounds and perform the physical demands of repair and construction work.
• First Aid/CPR Training.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet host site’s insurance requirements (must be at least 21 years of age and have no serious driving-related convictions or at-fault accidents)
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, in crawlspaces, on ladders, and at varying heights while following required safety procedures.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact respectfully with homeowners, volunteers, and staff.
• Initiative and ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.

Preferences

• Experience in construction, home repair, maintenance, or volunteer-based work preferred.
• Willingness to learn new skills and participate in training.