Construction Training Coordinator

CAREER DETAILS:

CAREER

TITLE:

Construction Training Coordinator

LOCATION:

AYW Headquarters, Austin, TX

DEPARTMENT:
Youth Build Austin

POSITION

REPORTS TO:

Construction Program Manager

POSITION SUPERVISES:
Youth Build and Ameri Corps Members

CLASSIFICATION:
Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt

POSITION

PURPOSE:

The Construction Training Coordinator prepares incoming students (17-27 years old) for apprentice-level residential construction jobs by effectively delivering material and supplying students with certifications. All curriculum includes a hands-on component which can be observed while supervising construction projects (primarily single-family residential) while creating a culture of nonjudgmental, professional, and healthy work
relationships.

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:

Teach & enforce safety practices including the appropriate use of PPE;

Enforce OSHA regulations related to residential construction;

Safely transport program participants using company-owned vehicles;

Provide project site instruction to students in construction techniques, site safety, and the home building/remodeling process;

Coordinate vocational training in NCCER Core Curriculum, OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR and job skills
development for all participants;

Follow and help implement program Policies, Procedures, and Contracts with participants;

Act as a professional liaison with external programs, departments, and employment partners;

Be a positive role model/mentor and refer participants to case managers and MHNP interns for counseling as needed;

Support program and organization goals by participating in AYW, Youth Build, and Ameri Corps events and staff training;

Turn in project logs, time sheets, RFPs and other paperwork on a weekly basis; other duties assigned
by supervisor

Other duties assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a field of study related to the specified work experience, OSHA 500/NCCER Instructor Certification

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Five years (10,000 site hours) experience in hands-on residential wall and roof framing, and working as a general contractor.

Minimum Required

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION:
Associates Degree degree in Construction related field of study; OSHA 500/NCCER Instructor Certification (or willing to acquire both the first year of hire)

EXPERIENCE:

Three years of hands on residential construction or remodeling experience, teaching, training, and working with a young and diverse population experiencing barriers to education and employment with criminal records and a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, cultural and spiritual practices; and willingness to learn and implement successful techniques and strategies when working with working with population, contracts, reporting measurements, compliance, member coordination, and, or working as a Youth Build/Ameri Corps model

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (KSA)

KNOWLEDGE:
Building and Construction materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures. Tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Management and leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Safety and security procedures, and strategies to promote effective security operations for the protection of staff, program participants; data, and property;
Education and Training, principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instructing individuals and groups;

SKILLS:

Active Listening as described, attention to what others are saying, understanding the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Teaching and instructing others how to do something;
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures necessary for the situation when learning or teaching new things. Judgment and Decision making;
Speaking and Writing as appropriate…