Wichita Habitat for Humanity
Home Repair Carpenter at Wichita Habitat for Humanity
The Home Repair Carpenter supports the execution of Habitat for Humanity’s home repair and preservation projects by performing skilled carpentry, coordinating work on project sites, and collaborating with volunteers, homeowners, inspectors, and subcontractors. This position operates in a team-centered environment and requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, and adherence to safety standards.
Essential Functions The following are key responsibilities for the Home Repair Carpenter. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Carpentry and Home Repair Work
Perform hands‑on home repair activities, including framing, drywall, siding, doors/windows, flooring repairs, basic roofing, minor plumbing/electrical components (within permitted scope), and general carpentry tasks.
Conduct site assessments and assist in developing project scopes and material lists.
Ensure repairs meet Habitat quality standards, industry best practices, and applicable code requirements.
Identify and communicate necessary change orders or scope adjustments to the Construction Supervisor.
Maintain inventory of tools, materials, and supplies in an orderly manner.
Safety
Maintain Competent Person Safety Training and other necessary job‑based certifications and use appropriate procedures.
Maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
Ensure safety compliance on job sites and take prompt action in response to safety violations.
Be prepared to follow standard protocols and take immediate action in case of accidents.
Consistently maintain all relevant affiliate property, including job trailers, construction tools & equipment, warehouse space and project sites to keep them organized, clean and safe at all times.
Project Planning & Execution
Support scheduling, sequencing of work, and material planning to ensure projects progress efficiently.
Use construction management tools (e.g., Smartsheet) to support tracking of tasks, timelines, and project status.
Coordinate with subcontractors and inspectors as needed.
Lead and mentor volunteers, including those with limited construction experience.
Demonstrate patience, inclusiveness, and clear communication to ensure a positive volunteer and homeowner experience.
Interact professionally with Habitat partner families and individuals experiencing housing insecurity.
Equipment & Vehicle Operation
Safely operate power tools, hand tools, carpentry equipment, and ladders.
Drive a pickup truck and tow a utility trailer to transport tools, equipment, and materials.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Exceptional work ethic and self-motivated.
Commitment to the Habitat for Humanity mission, principles, and values.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to effectively present information to staff, volunteers, management, and partners.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to engage effectively with a diverse range of individuals and personalities both inside and outside the organization.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Knowledge of general residential construction methods and home repair practices.
Ability to assist with project planning, including scheduling, estimating material needs, and meeting project deadlines.
Familiarity with construction management software (e.g., Smartsheet) would be beneficial for tracking project progress and managing timelines.
Ability to use power tools, carpentry tools, and construction equipment safely and effectively.
Organizational skills to maintain tools, equipment, and materials in an orderly manner.
Communicate potential and justifiable change orders in any project scope of work to the Construction Supervisor.
Support other Construction Services activities as necessary.
Education, Training and Experience Requirements
Experience in home remodeling for residential construction preferred.
Basic mathematical aptitude necessary to complete home repair construction projects.
Must qualify for and maintain Competent Person Safety Training certification within 60 days of hire and maintain thereafter.
Must obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid Certification within 60 days of hire and maintain thereafter.
Safety, lead abatement and/or asbestos training or certifications preferred.
Experience in leading and mentoring volunteers, including those with limited construction experience.
Experience in working with diverse groups experiencing precarious housing situations is preferred.
Valid driver’s license is required; a CDL is a plus.
Must pass pre‑employment background check.
Must pass pre‑employment drug screen.
Physical Context and Work Environment
Work is performed in homes, outdoors, on an active construction site, in a semi‑temperature-controlled warehouse, and occasionally in an office environment. Exposure to a variety of weather conditions is expected.
Noise levels vary from moderate (office) to loud (construction sites).
Regular exposure to power tools, heights, uneven surfaces, and occasional electrical hazards.
Manual dexterity required to operate tools, equipment, and computers.
Physical requirements include standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and lifting.
Must be able to lift and carry heavy materials like lumber, drywall, cement, and other construction materials up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally.
Position is full‑time, Monday through Friday; however, flexibility in the schedule may be necessary with availability on evenings, weekends or more than forty hours necessary to meet schedules.
Must be able to drive a pickup truck with an attached trailer and maintain a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
DISCLAIMER This job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties associated with this position. Duties may change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made if requested, absent undue hardship. Employment with Wichita Habitat for Humanity is “at‑will.”
Wichita Habitat for Humanity is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) in recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion of persons based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Except in cases where required or permitted by law, employment decisions and practices shall not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant’s race, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Essential Functions The following are key responsibilities for the Home Repair Carpenter. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Carpentry and Home Repair Work
Perform hands‑on home repair activities, including framing, drywall, siding, doors/windows, flooring repairs, basic roofing, minor plumbing/electrical components (within permitted scope), and general carpentry tasks.
Conduct site assessments and assist in developing project scopes and material lists.
Ensure repairs meet Habitat quality standards, industry best practices, and applicable code requirements.
Identify and communicate necessary change orders or scope adjustments to the Construction Supervisor.
Maintain inventory of tools, materials, and supplies in an orderly manner.
Safety
Maintain Competent Person Safety Training and other necessary job‑based certifications and use appropriate procedures.
Maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
Ensure safety compliance on job sites and take prompt action in response to safety violations.
Be prepared to follow standard protocols and take immediate action in case of accidents.
Consistently maintain all relevant affiliate property, including job trailers, construction tools & equipment, warehouse space and project sites to keep them organized, clean and safe at all times.
Project Planning & Execution
Support scheduling, sequencing of work, and material planning to ensure projects progress efficiently.
Use construction management tools (e.g., Smartsheet) to support tracking of tasks, timelines, and project status.
Coordinate with subcontractors and inspectors as needed.
Lead and mentor volunteers, including those with limited construction experience.
Demonstrate patience, inclusiveness, and clear communication to ensure a positive volunteer and homeowner experience.
Interact professionally with Habitat partner families and individuals experiencing housing insecurity.
Equipment & Vehicle Operation
Safely operate power tools, hand tools, carpentry equipment, and ladders.
Drive a pickup truck and tow a utility trailer to transport tools, equipment, and materials.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Exceptional work ethic and self-motivated.
Commitment to the Habitat for Humanity mission, principles, and values.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to effectively present information to staff, volunteers, management, and partners.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to engage effectively with a diverse range of individuals and personalities both inside and outside the organization.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Knowledge of general residential construction methods and home repair practices.
Ability to assist with project planning, including scheduling, estimating material needs, and meeting project deadlines.
Familiarity with construction management software (e.g., Smartsheet) would be beneficial for tracking project progress and managing timelines.
Ability to use power tools, carpentry tools, and construction equipment safely and effectively.
Organizational skills to maintain tools, equipment, and materials in an orderly manner.
Communicate potential and justifiable change orders in any project scope of work to the Construction Supervisor.
Support other Construction Services activities as necessary.
Education, Training and Experience Requirements
Experience in home remodeling for residential construction preferred.
Basic mathematical aptitude necessary to complete home repair construction projects.
Must qualify for and maintain Competent Person Safety Training certification within 60 days of hire and maintain thereafter.
Must obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid Certification within 60 days of hire and maintain thereafter.
Safety, lead abatement and/or asbestos training or certifications preferred.
Experience in leading and mentoring volunteers, including those with limited construction experience.
Experience in working with diverse groups experiencing precarious housing situations is preferred.
Valid driver’s license is required; a CDL is a plus.
Must pass pre‑employment background check.
Must pass pre‑employment drug screen.
Physical Context and Work Environment
Work is performed in homes, outdoors, on an active construction site, in a semi‑temperature-controlled warehouse, and occasionally in an office environment. Exposure to a variety of weather conditions is expected.
Noise levels vary from moderate (office) to loud (construction sites).
Regular exposure to power tools, heights, uneven surfaces, and occasional electrical hazards.
Manual dexterity required to operate tools, equipment, and computers.
Physical requirements include standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and lifting.
Must be able to lift and carry heavy materials like lumber, drywall, cement, and other construction materials up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally.
Position is full‑time, Monday through Friday; however, flexibility in the schedule may be necessary with availability on evenings, weekends or more than forty hours necessary to meet schedules.
Must be able to drive a pickup truck with an attached trailer and maintain a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
DISCLAIMER This job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties associated with this position. Duties may change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made if requested, absent undue hardship. Employment with Wichita Habitat for Humanity is “at‑will.”
Wichita Habitat for Humanity is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) in recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion of persons based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Except in cases where required or permitted by law, employment decisions and practices shall not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant’s race, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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