ICCF
Inner City Christian Federation
Position Description
Job Title: AmeriCorps Construction Liaison
Department: Real Estate Development and Management (REDM)
Reports To: Construction Project Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Full-Time
SUMMARY
The AmeriCorps Construction Liaison is a supporting member of the Real Estate Development and Management (REDM) department at ICCF. This position is responsible for assisting with construction and construction administration activities including theimplementation of capital improvements and resolving code violations onICCF’s “Community Homes Initiative”, a scattered-site rental portfolio consisting of single family and small multi family properties.
This role will report directly to ICCF’s Construction Project Manager with guidance and oversight by the Construction Project Supervisor. This position requires strong verbaland written communication skills, digital skills, and the ability to quickly learn new skills and processes. The ability to interpret technical details (plans, specifications, etc.) as required is preferred.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
•Implements various construction goals as directed by the Construction Project Manager and Supervisor.
•Assists with achieving GreenStar Home Certifications for rehabilitated homes.
•Assists with inspecting properties to determine repairs, improvements, and energy efficiency upgrades.
•Construction tasks may include (but is not limited to) rough carpentry, interior trim, window installation, siding,limited masonry repairs, flooring, hardware and accessories, paint and landscaping.
•Assists with the supervision and training of volunteers on ICCF construction sites.
•Assists in the coordination of subcontractors, deliveries and inspections.
•Prepares and cleans project sites.
•Assists in the development ofconstruction punch lists.
•Ensures timely response to building construction concerns arising from regulatory agency inspections.
•Reports all liability and community incidents to the corporate office immediately. Ensures that all workers’ compensations claims are reported and proper paperwork is completed.
•Maintains a positive customer relations attitude.
•Complies with all Federal and Local Fair Housing regulations and ordinances.
•Complies with all lead safe construction practices.
•This position may partake in trainings to enable them to check for lead and asbestos.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Possible supervision of volunteers from local schools, businesses and churches.
Some coordination of trade contractors will be required.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED is required.
Previous experience working in residential construction is preferred.
Previous experience working with residential green building programs is preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Basic construction math ability required. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Michigan Driver's License and acceptable driving record is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Please Send Cover Letter & Resume via Fax or E-mail to:
Bridget Ferrigan, AmeriCorps Program Manager
(517) 485-1509 or
Subject Line:
Attention: AmeriCorps Application for the Construction Liaison Position at ICCF in Grand Rapids, MI
ICCF is an EEO employer.
Construction TechnicianRev. 3/2018