Job Location Patton Ave Warehouse - Charlotte, NC 28216 Position Type Full-time, Non-Exempt Job Shift Monday through Friday Job Category Construction
Hourly
Rate: $18.50 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday (approximately 7:00 AM–4:00 PM; hours may vary by season, weather, and construction schedule)
Location: Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
One of the leading affordable housing nonprofits in the region, Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region partners with hundreds of families each year through affordable homeownership, home preservation, and financial literacy training.
As a Critical Home Repair Construction Assistant, you’ll play an integral role in advancing our vision of a world where everyone has a safe and affordable place to live by helping preserve homes for families in need.
Competitive hourly pay
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
Generous PTO supporting work-life balance
Retirement planning with a 403(b) and 3% organizational match
Career development and internal growth opportunities
Casual, team-oriented work environment
Meaningful, hands-on work with visible community impact
The Critical Home Repair Construction Assistant supports Habitat’s Home Repair Program by performing residential repair work on owner-occupied homes. This role works closely with staff, volunteers, and homeowners while maintaining Habitat’s standards for safety, quality, partnership, and teamwork.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record – required
Dependable transportation to work and job sites
Commitment to Habitat for Humanity’s mission
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including homeowners and volunteers
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Willingness and ability to learn residential construction standards and methods
Assist with home repair projects from demolition through final inspections and punch list completion
Support all phases of residential repair work under the Habitat Charlotte Home Repair Program
Lead, mentor, and support volunteers by providing instruction and encouragement
Promote positive relationships with homeowners, volunteers, inspectors, subcontractors, and staff
Assist in planning service days to ensure materials, tools, and staffing needs are met
Follow Habitat Charlotte’s Approved Methods Construction Manual
Maintain Habitat tools and equipment as assigned
Complete assigned tasks efficiently and on schedule
Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and a willingness to learn
Uphold Habitat’s Code of Conduct and organizational policies
Maintain regular and reliable attendance
Represent Habitat for Humanity in a professional and positive manner
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds unassisted
Ability to stand for most or all of the workday
Ability to work outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions
Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding and work at heights
Ability to maneuver on roofs, uneven terrain, and in tight spaces or crawlspaces
Ability to wear a respirator as needed
Internal: Construction staff and other Habitat employees
External: Habitat homeowners, volunteers, donors, inspectors, and subcontractors
Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen and background check is required.
Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region program funding often includes federal funding and this role may support federally funded activities. People qualifying as Section 3 residents per Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C § 1701u) and its associated regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 75) are encouraged to apply. Information on Section 3 qualifications and certification material available upon request.
Habitat Charlotte Region strives for a world where everyone has a decent and affordable place to live. Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Read more about us on our website: http://www.habitatcltregion.org
Five Fast Facts About Habitat Charlotte Region:
1) Habitat Charlotte Region was established in 1983 by seven local churches that we refer to as the Jeremiah Seven.
2) We have served more than 4,000 families since 1983 through our new home construction, critical home repair, and financial literacy programs.
3) Habitat homeowners purchase their homes with a low-interest monthly mortgage, participate in financial literacy classes, and complete volunteer hours constructing their own homes.
4) Habitat Charlotte Region built the first Habitat home constructed by an all-female crew in 1991, which grew into a nationwide initiative to bring women together to build homes, communities, and hope, now known as Women Build.
5) Habitat Charlotte Region has six ReStores throughout the Charlotte Region that help fund our mission through the resale of donated furniture, cabinetry, building materials, and more.
