Employment Opportunities

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Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age or

disability.

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Summer AmeriCorps Position

Americorps
Deadline: May 31, 2013 Attachment: View PDF Attachment Read More...

Get your hands dirty this summer through direct service as a Neighborhood Revitalization AmeriCorps at Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity. GDM Habitat has one opening for a quarter-term AmeriCorps member. In return for completing 10-12 weeks (450 hours minimum) of full-time service, members receive a modest living allowance and may qualify for an education award.

Interested candidates: Please review the attached position description, complete or update a member profile at AmeriCorps.gov and email a copy to Brendalyn Shird at bshird@gdmhabitat.org. Calls about this position are being accepted at 515-471-8686 x 112.

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Warranty Manager

General Openings
Deadline: June 21, 2013 Contact: Kevin Jansma Attachment: View PDF Attachment Read More...

Position Title: Warranty Manager (Half Time)

Department: Construction FLSA Status:

Supervisor Title: Director of Project Management Exempt

Date: 4/24/2013 Non-Exempt

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General Position Summary:

This part time position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity's warranty process.

Core Responsibilities:

Educate partner families on best practices on maintaining their home through our blueprint to homeownership courses and through one on one education.
Maintain and update the Homeowners Manual.
Conduct walk-thru with partner families before closing- generating a final punch list with families.
Conduct post-purchase walk-thru with families 60 days after closing.
Conduct pre warranty close-out walk-thru with families (approx.1 year out)
Continuously update and maintain warranty database. Ensure all warranty claims and work is documented and followed up.
Serve as the main contact for all warranty related claims and questions that come into Habitat. Self perform small warranty repairs when practical.
Oversight and responsible for timely warranty response to resolve issues efficiently and to the satisfaction of the homebuyer.
Create and conduct post purchase classes for homeowners that address common issues homeowners face/ need education on.
Responsible for creating high levels of customer service with homebuyer families.
Additional duties as assigned. May include participation in events, facility maintenance; Rock the Block projects, house construction, addressing neighborhood concerns. Etc.

Requirements:

Minimum of 2-3 years experience in construction or maintenance.
Have a demonstrated knowledge of construction practices and customer service.
Convey clear, concise information to others, using verbal and other appropriate communication techniques.
Complete formal training plan and assignments as required.
Demonstrates the ability to use commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.
Treat others in a nondiscriminatory, lawful and ethical manner, respecting differences among people, and the value they bring to Habitat and the community.
Follow safe practices in all work activities to avoid injury and accidents.
Must meet or exceed the ability to demonstrate the 5 core job competencies listed below:

Job Competencies

Demonstrate commitment to Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity’s Mission and Core Values of:

Faith and Integrity
Safety
Quality
Compassionate and Motivated Workforce
Empowerment

Normal Work Environment (Check best description):

Office Outdoors Retail

Continuous (67-100% of workday)

X Frequent (34-66% of workday)

X Occasional (1-33% of workday)

Physical Requirements:

Continuously = 67-100% of workday

Frequently = 34-66% of workday

Occasional = 1-33% of Workday

(Indicate C, F, or O in front of each below)

0 Sitting C Standing

F Bending F Twisting

0 Stooping F Reaching above Shoulder

F Kneeling F Reaching below Shoulder

0 Crawling F Working at Low Position

C Climbing Stairs F Pushing/Pulling

F Climbing Ladders F Working on Elevated Surfaces

0 Driving C Walking

C Working on uneven surfaces

Weight Lifting/Carrying: Dexterity:

F Sedentary (0-10 lbs.) C Eye/Hand Coordination

F Light (11-25 lbs.) F Feet (foot pedals)

C Medium (26-50 lbs.) F Fingering (picking, pinching, etc.)

C Heavy (51-74 lbs.) C Handling (holding, grasping, etc.)

F Very Heavy (75-100 lbs.) C Wrist Motion (repetitive flexion/rotation)

Hearing: Yes No

If yes, explain the reason hearing is necessary:

Hearing is necessary to perform the job as the ability to communicate verbally is essential to training and coordination with internal and external customers.

Visual Acuity Distance: (Example - clarity of vision at 20 inches or less):

Example: Clarity of vision at 24 inches or less necessary to view construction documents.

Equipment/Supplies/Tools

Computer and Accessories
Printer/Copier/Scanner/Fax
Telephone
General Office Supplies
Understanding of hand tool usage
Understanding of power tool usage

How to Apply

Please mail/deliver by 4:00 pm May 15:

1.) Application (PDF Attachment)
2.) Affirmative Action Form (PDF Attachment)
3.) Resume
4.) Work Related References
5.) Cover Letter - stating why you would be an excellent candidate to work with Habitat for Humanity

to Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity
C/O Kevin Jansma
2200 E. Euclid Ave, Des Moines 50317

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