Traveling Mobile Homes Renovation Specialist - [Long-Term Travel]

Community First Construction; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Term Life Coverage

Voluntary Insurance Options

401(k)

Vacation 2 weeks

Sick Time 1 week

Paid Holidays

Birthday Recognition

Anniversary Gift

Referral Program

Job summary

Community First Construction in Topeka, KS is seeking a Homes Renovation Specialist for hands-on residential projects. This full-time role includes 75–100% travel and a focus on quality workmanship across renovations and installations.

You will work with a team to refurbish homes, operate power tools safely, meet deadlines, and deliver excellent service to residents and partners. This position requires physical fitness and practical construction skills.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Physical stamina for outdoor work in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Refurb and set homes as assigned.
• Build decks, install plumbing/drainage, electrical work with knowledge of voltage and breakers, paving and concrete work.
• Finish flooring, cabinet installation and alignment, and related project tasks.
• Meet deadlines and coordinate with team and communities.
• Operate power tools and maintain equipment safely.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and community managers.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with safety policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Topeka - Topeka, KS 66610, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $18.00 - $28.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: 75-100%, Ready to put your skills to work building and rebuilding homes people are proud of? As a Homes Renovation Specialist, you'll take on a wide range of hands‑on projects — from framing decks to running electrical — and play a direct role in transforming homes for our communities. If you're skilled with tools, enjoy variety, and take pride in quality work, this is the role for you.

Summary Description

A Homes Renovation Specialist may work on various types of projects, such as constructing buildings, erecting temporary structures, plumbing projects, lighting projects, maintaining or paving roads, drainage, sewer projects, refurbishing homes, or home sets, etc. A competent worker in this field will be able to use various types of tools and equipment safely and effectively. He or she must also have the physical strength to lift objects up to 100 lbs. The job often involves working outside in extreme temperatures or other unfavorable weather conditions.

General Responsibilities

• Refurb and set homes as assigned
• Perform work that may include, but is not limited to, building decks, plumbing and drainage, electrical work with knowledge of voltage and breakers, paving and concrete work, flooring installation, skirting/underpinning, painting, cabinet installation and alignment, and other related project work
• Meet deadlines as assigned by the supervisor; work with appropriate team members to identify and prepare for assigned projects at communities
• Work on assigned projects with large equipment and power tools; operate, run, and care for equipment
• Work with vendors to ensure work is completed and/or coordinated
• Work with contractors, maintenance staff, local government offices, permitting agencies, and others as required; closely coordinate with community managers on projects
• Make effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with a project
• Operate a personal or company vehicle to pick up supplies or handle offsite company business
• Report regularly to the supervisor to keep projects aligned with goals
• Follow company policies and procedures
• Provide exceptional customer service and communicate effectively with internal and external partners
• Devote working time, attention, knowledge, and skills to the company's business interests, in good faith and with best efforts, to the satisfaction of the employer
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance
• Maintain a safe working environment through safe work practices, and report or resolve identified safety concerns
• Understand that management reserves the right to revise this position description as necessary
• Perform other duties customarily associated with similar positions, or as assigned from time to time

Physical Demands and Working Conditions/Environment

• Travel is required a minimum of approximately 75%–100% of the time, or as needed
• Work 5 days per week, Monday–Friday
• Work up to 8+ hours a day, with occasional longer days to meet a potential resident after scheduled hours
• Push, pull, or lift up to 100+ lbs
• Stand for long periods of time with regular breaks; may need to climb, crawl, bend, or crouch
• Understand that management reserves the right to revise this position description as necessary
• If hourly, take any unpaid meal breaks or paid breaks per applicable laws
• Work outside and walk across communities in various weather conditions, for extended periods, including up and down stairs and up ladders

Summary of Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Medical Insurance – Company pays 80% of employee premium
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Policy – $25,000 policy, 100% company-paid
• Additional term life coverage available at group rates
• Additional Voluntary Insurance Options – Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• 401(k)
• Vacation – 2 weeks paid, up to 4 weeks based on tenure
• Sick Time – 1 week paid
• Paid Holidays – 10 days paid
• Employee Birthday – Recognition, plus the day off with pay
• Employee Anniversary – Recognition & $25 gift card
• Employee of the Quarter Program – $50 per nominee, $500 for winners (3 winners)
• Employee Referral Program – $500 when a referred candidate is hired and in place 90 days, plus an additional $500 at 180 days