Residential Construction Worker

Location: Western NC, United States
Job ID: 15604
Date Posted: Mar 13, 2025

Job Description

Get Involved!

Do you want to use your skills in construction to help rebuild communities impacted by natural disasters? Then look no further! Samaritans Purse is seeking a Construction Worker to join our Rebuild team in Western North Carolina. As a member of our team, you will work alongside other passionate individuals to construct and repair homes in affected areas, lead volunteers, and ensure the highest quality of work. But this job is more than just construction - it's an opportunity to share the love of Jesus Christ with volunteers and homeowners. If you have a heart for service and want to use your construction skills to serve the Kingdom, apply today!

You will be working at one of the following Rebuild sites in Western North Carolina:

• Watauga County (Boone, NC)
• Buncombe County (Asheville, NC)
• Yancey County (Burnsville, NC)

A day in the life of a Construction Worker:

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe.

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

• Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him
• Work jointly with the Project Superintendent, Construction Foremen, and Logistics Coordinators to construct and/or repair homes in the affected area
• Work with and lead volunteers
• Work with other construction workers and hired subcontractors when needed
• Ensure the quality of each project is maintained to the highest possible standard
• Provide safety training and general project training for team members at the job site and assure all work is done according to safety standards
• Maintain security of all materials and equipment at job sites
• Ensure quality and adherence to Samaritans Purse policies from hired subcontractors
• Inspect all jobs, ensuring work is performed per federal, state, and local laws and codes
• Communicate and minister to homeowners and partners, keeping them informed of the team's work and projected needs

Minimum 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 drivers medical card (required)
• Trade certifications (electrical, plumbing, roofing, framing, and finish carpentry) (preferred)
• Class A Commercial Drivers License (preferred)
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of all aspects of residential home construction, from layout and foundation work to final inspection

Job Location: Watauga County, Buncombe County, or Yancey County

Type: Full-Time

Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required)

Benefits:

• 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

Samaritan's Purse Mission Statement:

Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.