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Construction Trainer

4 months ago

Austin

Job DescriptionSalary: $25-$27.00 CAREER DETAILS: CAREER TITLE: Construction Trainer LOCATION: AYW Headquarters, Austin, TX DEPARTMENT: Field Operations and Training POSITION REPORTS TO: Program Manager POSITION SUPERVISES: YouthBuild and AmeriCorps Members CLASSIFICATION: Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt POSITION PURPOSE: The Construction Training and Development Supervisor provides direct supervision, instruction, and hands-on training to YouthBuild and AmeriCorps members to ensure participants receive consistent, safe, and high-quality residential construction learning experiences. This role leads crews on active residential construction sites while delivering industry-aligned curriculum and mentoring participants toward successful program completion and transition into construction employment or postsecondary training. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and basic tasks. Under guided supervision from the Construction Program Manager, the Construction Trainer will perform the following functions: • Train and supervise YouthBuild and AmeriCorps members on residential construction sites., • Provide ongoing instruction in safe tool use, construction techniques, and jobsite safety practices., • Enforce OSHA standards, AYW safety policies, and construction site protocols., • Assist with participant orientation and ongoing skill development throughout the program cycle., • Teach or support delivery of NCCER Core Curriculum, OSHA-10, First Aid/CPR, and job readiness content., • Cultivate a positive learning environment through mentorship, team building, and one-on-one support., • Support participants professional growth and refer individuals to Case Managers or MHNP interns as needed., • Manage participant conduct on site and support corrective actions in accordance with program policies., • Safely transport participants using company-owned vehicles., • Coordinate daily project activities, including task sequencing, tool setup, and crew assignments., • Communicate professionally with project partners, homeowners, and internal staff to support project success., • Conduct regular site check-ins to ensure quality workmanship, safety compliance, and participant learning., • Support maintenance, safe use, and basic inventory of construction tools and equipment., • Complete and submit required project documentation, logs, timesheets, and receipts accurately and on time., • Participate in AYW, YouthBuild, AmeriCorps, and agency-wide trainings, events, and service days., • Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred. Minimum Required EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION: • High School Diploma or GED, • Three years (approximately 6,000 site hours) of hands-on residential wall and roof framing experience, • Experience working as or with a general contractor, • Experience teaching, training, or mentoring young adults in a structured or hands-on environment Equivalent EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: • High School diploma or GED and completion of a two-year vocational program related to construction trades or, • High school diploma or GED and 4 years of work experience in the specified building trade witih willingness to complete one framing and one roofing class within the first year of employment. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (KSA) KNOWLEDGE: • Residential construction methods, materials, sequencing, and basic project workflow., • Safe operation, care, and maintenance of hand and power tools used in residential construction., • OSHA standards, construction site safety protocols, and hazard mitigation practices., • NCCER Core Curriculum and applied, hands-on construction training models., • Youth development principles and trauma-informed instructional practices appropriate for opportunity youth. SKILLS: • Delivering clear, consistent, and hands-on instruction in residential construction techniques., • Supervising crews in active jobsite environments while maintaining safety, productivity, and learning outcomes.Enforcing site rules, safety standards, and behavioral expectations in a firm, fair, and consistent manner., • Coaching participants to improve skill acquisition, work quality, and professional conduct., • Communicating effectively with participants, program staff, project partners, and supervisors., • Accurately completing and submitting required documentation, logs, and reports on time. ABILITIES: • Maintain structure, calm, and instructional authority in fast-paced and high-risk environments., • Identify skill gaps, safety risks, or behavioral issues and address them promptly and appropriately., • Adapt instruction to varied learning styles, experience levels, and readiness., • Model professional workplace behavior and reinforce expectations aligned with construction industry norms., • Work collaboratively with program, case management, and support staff to promote participant success. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: • HEARING: Hear average or standard conversations and receive ordinary information, • TALKING: Speaking clearly so others can understand you and the information you are communicating; will be required to convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately; talking in front of groups and, or providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and external partners via telephone, writing form, e-mail or in-person provide guidance and direction to others, set and monitor performance standards;, • VISION: Ability to see details at a distance and at close range; required to read documents and safely operate tools, equipment, and office technology., • MANUAL DEXTERITY: Ability to quickly and effectively use hands and arms to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects such as hand and power tools used in residential construction., • EXTENT FLEXIBILITY: Ability to bend, stretch, twist, reach, climb, and work on ladders or uneven surfaces., • REPETITIVE MOTIONS: Frequent walking, standing, talking, and regular movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers., • PHYSICAL STRENGTH: Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry construction materials, tools, and equipment consistent with residential construction activities., • DYNAMIC / STATIC / TRUNK STRENGTH: Ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time, including muscular endurance and resistance to fatigue; use of abdominal and lower back muscles to support the body during physical labor., • VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT INTERACTION: Operating personal vehicles or company vans; using computers and related applications to enter data and complete documentation; operating standard office equipment.. WORKING CONDITIONS: • ENVIRONMENT: In-Person, • INDOORS: 10% of the time, environmentally controlled conditions, working in an office or shared office setting, working with others in a group or team; contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise), No hazardous conditions. May be required to work in hot, wet, cold, or other significantly unpleasant conditions;, • OUTDOORS: 90% of the time, teaching and training youth basic construction knowledge, personal protective gear must be worn, exposed to some hazardous, dangerous and noisy conditions, exposed to all types of weather; may be required to work in hot, wet, cold, or other significantly unpleasant conditions;, • ATTENDANCE: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; with one-hour unpaid lunch break Varies according to weekly scheduled activities but generally 40 hours per week unless overtime is pre-approved; Occasional weekends to meet deadlines or special projects; participates in National Service Days activities, staff retreat, and other special events;, • TRAVEL: Daily travel to and transporting participants to project sites in and around Texas; occasionally chaperone day/overnight field trips; training or workshops, annual staff retreat, and offsite meetings or conferences as requested or needed. BENEFITS American YouthWorks offers competitive benefits and leave packages including but not limited to: • 11 personal days;, • 8 sick days;, • 19 break days, taken throughout the spring, summer, and winter;, • 17 holidays, plus 1 floating holiday;, • Employer contributions toward medical and dental plan;, • Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability;, • Pre-tax programs for child and health care;, • Supplemental income and additional voluntary life options, • 403(b) retirement with employer contribution;, • Employment service awards every 5-years; EOE

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