Shop Superintendent

Habitat-For-Humanity; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Habitat for Humanity is seeking a Shop Superintendent to lead and support construction production for new homes, renovations, and repairs. This on-site role focuses on building components, organizing materials, and guiding volunteers, with duties across warehouse and build sites in the Austin area.

The position requires strong work ethic, construction knowledge, and the ability to work with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Two years direct construction experience preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations in a teamwork setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building components for new homes including wall panelization and structural components.
• Prepare construction materials, tools, and accessories for weekly activities.
• Lead volunteers and manage tasks in the Volunteer Center/warehouse.

Skills

Building trades knowledge

Volunteer coordination

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma preferred

Tools

ProCore

Smartsheet

Job description

AHFH Mission StatementSeeking to put God’s love into action, Austin Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Our Core Values- Forward Thinking, Collaborative, Service OrientedJob SummaryAustin Habitat for Humanity is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team of committed professionals to help take a successful 40-year-old organization to new heights. The Shop Superintendent is a critical member of the team that supports and executes the production of building components for new construction homes. The successful candidate will have a passion to share Habitat’s work by helping build, renovate and repair homes in partnership with families and the community toward a goal of eliminating substandard housing.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Assist in building components for new homes that include wall panelization, structural components, and pre-cut interior trim packages• Prepare construction material, tools, and accessories for weekly construction activity• Lead and assist with vehicle, equipment, & tool maintenance, and general construction warehouse maintenance• Lead and work with volunteers to complete construction tasks in Volunteer Center / warehouse• Assist with inventory and material management• Receive and pick up material• Responsible for facility cleanliness• Ensure a positive, efficient, and welcoming atmosphere in the Volunteer Center / warehouse• Participate in meetings, classes, and events as assigned• This position is fully on-site, primarily at our south Austin warehouse and occasionally at one of our residential build sitesMINIMUM EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS• Ability to work with economically and culturally diverse populations• General understanding of building trades• High work ethic and willing to work until the job is done• Reliable transportation to job sites in various locations throughout Austin Habitat for Humanity service area, a valid Texas Driver’s License and current automotive liability insurance• Hands on, flexible and detail oriented• Strong organizational skills and time management• Two years direct construction experience• MS Word, Excel computer skillsPREFERRED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS• Two years of residential framing experience• Experience using ProCore and Smartsheet• High level of interpersonal, written and verbal skillsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate to excessive.