Associate Builder

Everyone Village

Associate Builder Job Description

Overview

The principal role of the Associate Builder is to help and support the Lead Builder.

The Associate Builder plays an essential role in ensuring build projects are

successfully completed in a safe and timely manner. The Associate Builder will

also work with the Lead Builder to ensure infrastructure and site maintenance are

done consistently and thoroughly. As a part of the building team, the Associate

Builder will help to ensure a suitable and safe environment within the Village

where everyone who lives, works, or serves can always feel at home.

E1V has a strong and growing presence in the margins of the community. As such many

people need love, support and help in many areas of their lives, i.e. physical,

mental, emotional, relational and spiritual. This includes not only the people

we serve, but also the people serving alongside us. Like every member of the

staff team, the Associate Builder should engage people in a respectful and

authentic way that helps to build connection and trust.

This is a position in a quickly growing village, so the Associate Builder  must be adaptable to changing circumstances and realities, and be willing to embrace new responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Champion of vision, values, and culture of Everyone Village
• At least a year of hands-on experience working in a trades setting (preferably construction)
• Must be teachable and coachable
• Demonstratable proficiency in following direction and working confidently and competently on assigned tasks
• Comfortable with fast-paced work environment
• An ability to communicate effectively with diverse communities and to adjust communication style to audiences as appropriate
• Top-notch problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly assess a situation
• High level of attention to detail, comfortable with regular reporting
• Ability to work in harmony with and serve a broad spectrum of humans
• Exceptional model of personal integrity
• Complete required trainings and competencies within 3 months of hire

Priorities

While some specific responsibilities are spelled out later in this job description,

the Associate Builder should tackle her/his duties with the following

over-arching priorities in mind:

Problem Solving – as one of the on-site builders, helping to keep various projects moving while addressing immediate repair/maintenance needs. The ability to troubleshoot when there are problems, take initiative, and make quick decisions is critical.

Attention to Detail – working on a large site under construction with a wide range of organizations and individuals is tricky. Monitoring Village infrastructure and the Village site for damage to grounds, equipment and/or facilities, following procedures, and the careful documentation of work orders and repairs in a timely manner will be a necessity.

Safety – as a top priority while working on a site with live-in guests. Maintaining a working focus on the task, but also being consistently aware of the activity around the task is paramount. It is encouraged to engage the larger Village in building & maintenance projects when it is safe and appropriate to do so.

Essential Functions

1.   Support the Lead Builder in completing build projects and maintenance of the Village infrastructure and Village site.

2.  Maintain a safe environment; use best practices when using tools & equipment.

3.  Ensure proper maintenance and care of Village property.

4.  Monitor site and infrastructure for damage and/or repair needs, and document promptly.

5.  Help to facilitate Villager engagement in projects and maintenance when safe and appropriate.

6.  Other duties as assigned.

Duration/ Compensation: 20 – 30 hours per week beginning at $18-22/hour (depending on experience). Paychecks are issued via direct deposit on the 15th and last day of each month.

Physical and Environmental Requirements: Preparedness to work outdoors and in inclement

weather. Ability to lift, bend, twist consistently and lift heavy weight.