What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Construction Laborer position at QUEENS COMMUNITY HOUSE?
STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
SALARY: $40 per hour; commensurate w/ experience; excellent benefits
SCHEDULE: T-F 9:00 am-2:00 pm; may vary as needed depending on the time of the year
Queens Community House (QCH) is a multi-site, multi-service settlement house that serves the diverse population of Queens through a broad network of programs and services for Children and Youth, Adults and Families, and Older Adults. Our mission is to provide individuals and families with the tools to enrich their lives and build healthy, inclusive communities. We are a modern interpretation of the traditional settlement house, bringing to our work current best practices, cost-effective management, innovative leadership, and a passion for social and economic justice. We welcome exceptional individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who are inspired by our mission and are highly motivated to change lives.
We are seeking a qualified general construction laborer with a strong commitment to youth development and personal growth. The laborer will work collaboratively with the Construction Instructor on various construction service projects to ensure our young adults gain meaningful work experiences and contribute to their community.
This position reports to the YouthBuild Construction Instructor.
Responsibilities:
- Operate and care for construction tools, materials, and equipment.
- Teach participants construction skills including demolition, rough framing, roofing, drywall, and finish carpentry.
- Lead and supervise students in construction and community service projects as requested or necessary.
- Ensure construction lab and worksite safety, modeling and reinforcing proper construction techniques and all trained safety procedures including appropriate use of hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
- Set standards and model appropriate behavior and methods of addressing problems at the construction site.
- Assist in developing and participating in community service projects.
- Attend case management meetings and provide observations of participants’ strengths and weaknesses.
- Attend all meetings & training as required.
- Assist in the evaluation of student knowledge and skills in construction.
- Assist in the management of the inventory of tools, materials, and supplies and maintain a weekly log.
- Prep construction sites by cleaning obstacles and hazards.
- Load or unload construction materials.
- Put together and take apart temporary structures, such as scaffolding.
- Remove, fill, or compact earth for garden and farm-based projects.
- Perform work site clean-up.
Construction Laborer Requirements:
- Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- OSHA or MIOSHA certified with first aid and CPR training desired.
- Ability to pass a school fingerprint background check.
- High School diploma.
- Ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks.
- Ability to work in all weather.
- Must be punctual and reliable.
- Strong desire to support the training and construction skills development of young adults ages 18 – 24.
- Must have experience as a general laborer in the construction industry.
Salary : $40 - $0
