Help Habitat Build our Community
We have big plans - and they could include YOU!

Columbia County Habitat for Humanity is seeking construction pros to join its building and repair team. Columbia County Habitat is building two new homes in the Village of Philmont and has plans for additional building projects around Columbia County. CCHFH also manages  Habitat Helping Hands, an award-winning program for senior, disabled and low-income homeowners in need of critical safety repairs and accessibility upgrades to their homes. Experienced tradespersons and laborers specializing in construction and carpentry are needed to work with our construction managers in building, renovating and upgrading homes. 

Available Positions: 

Lead Carpenter / Project Foreman

• Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, techniques, and procedures
• Excellent communication skills and organizational skills
• Ability to read architectural, engineering, and structural plans and specifications
• Able to lead a crew but also work hands-on, with attention to detail and productivity
• Safety oriented with a knowledge of current safely procedures, and OSHA guidelines
• Willing to become safety-certified by Habitat for Humanity
• Minimum 5 years of verifiable experience in construction, carpentry and/or home renovation
  

Hourly Rate: Up to $55/hr depending on experience

Carpenter

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required; college degree / trade certification preferred
• Must be willing to commute to and from job sites
• Willing to learn and participate as a team member
• Willing to become safety-certified by Habitat for Humanity
• Minimum 2 years of verifiable experience in construction, carpentry and/or home renovation

Hourly Rate: Up to $35/hr depending on experience

Construction Laborer

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required; college degree / trade certification preferred
• Must have reliable transportation to and from job sites
• Willing to learn and participate as a team member
• Minimum 1 year verifiable experience in construction, carpentry and/or home renovation
  

Hourly Rate: $18-$20 hour

Equal Employment Opportunity
Columbia County Habitat for Humanity (CCHfH) is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment for all qualified persons. To that end, CCHFH prohibits discrimination by or against employees, interns, representatives, vendors, contractors, and all other persons doing business with or for CCHfH. CCHfH ensures that all employment decisions are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. We follow all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws and do not make employment decisions on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, military status, predisposed genetic characteristics/genetic information, family medical history, familial status, immigration, citizenship, or any other category protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment practices, including, but not limited to, advertising/recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion/demotion, employment termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.