Residential Construction Worker

Samaritan's Purse; West Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Long-term and Short-term disability保险

Paid Family Medical Leave

Term Life Insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

10 paid holidays

12 vacation/personal days

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse is hiring a Construction Worker for the U.S. Rebuild team in Harrison County, West Virginia. The role involves constructing and repairing homes, coordinating with a project superintendent and foremen, and guiding volunteer labor on site.

The position requires a certificate education plus related experience, a valid medical card, and knowledge of residential construction. A competitive benefits package applies to this full-time role.

Qualifications

• One-year certificate from college or technical school and three (3) to six (6) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain a driver's medical card (required)
• Trade certifications (electrical, plumbing, roofing, framing, and finish carpentry) (preferred)
• Class A Commercial Driver's License (preferred)
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of all aspects of residential home construction, from layout and foundation work to final inspection

Responsibilities

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Work with Project Superintendent, Construction Foremen, and Logistics Coordinators to construct and/or repair homes in the affected area
• Work with other construction workers and hired subcontractors when needed
• Lead skilled and unskilled volunteer labor on job-site
• Provide safety training and general project training for team members at the job site and assure all work is done according to safety standards
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Driver's medical card

Residential construction knowledge

Education

One-year certificate from college or technical school

Trade certifications (electrical, plumbing, roofing, framing, and finish carpentry)

Class A Commercial Driver's License (preferred)

Job description

Location: Mount Clare, WV, United States
Job ID: 17807
Date Posted: Sep 24, 2026

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What do we believe?

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

We are seeking a Construction Worker to join our U.S. Rebuild team in Harrison County, West Virginia. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In the role of Construction Worker, you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Work jointly with the Project Superintendent, Construction Foremen, and Logistics Coordinators to construct and/or repair homes in the affected area
• Work with other construction workers and hired subcontractors when needed
• Lead skilled an unskilled volunteer labor on job-site
• Provide safety training and general project training for team members at the job site and assure all work is done according to safety standards
• Other duties as assigned

What are the qualifications?

Serve with Excellence

As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:

• One-year certificate from college or technical school and three (3) to six (6) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain a driver's medical card (required)
• Trade certifications (electrical, plumbing, roofing, framing, and finish carpentry) (preferred)
• Class A Commercial Driver's License (preferred)
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of all aspects of residential home construction, from layout and foundation work to final inspection

What are the benefits?

Walk in Bold Faith

Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days

Type: Full-Time

Department: U.S. Rebuild

Employment timeframe: The Harrison County rebuild project will last 1-2 years, depending on homeowner needs

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Samaritan's Purse
PO Box 3000
Boone, NC 28607
828.262.1980.

Samaritan’s Purse is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity. All contributions designated for specific projects shall be applied to those projects, and we may assess up to 10 percent to be used for administering the gift. Occasionally, we receive more contributions for a given project than can be wisely applied to that project. When that happens, we use these funds to meet a similar pressing need.