Home Repair Carpenter

Posting Description

This is a physically active, hands‑on job for someone who enjoys working with tools, lifting, and carrying materials, and staying busy on their feet throughout the day.

Wichita Habitat for Humanity is hiring a Home Repair Carpenter to perform skilled residential repairs and help homeowners maintain safe, stable housing. This full‑time role offers hands‑on carpentry work, consistent weekday scheduling, strong benefits, and meaningful community impact—all right here in Wichita.

• Perform residential home repairs (siding, doors/windows, drywall, flooring, minor roofing, etc.).
• Use carpentry and general construction skills to complete projects efficiently and safely.
• Load, unload tools and materials throughout the day.
• Use power tools, hand tools, and ladders safely and correctly.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe trailer and job site, tools, and equipment.
• Work closely with our crew lead to complete jobs on schedule.
• Occasionally lead or assist volunteers with basic tasks and tool use.
• Treat homeowners, volunteers, and staff with respect and professionalism.

• Regularly lift and move materials up to 50 lbs. (75 lbs. occasionally).
• Perform physical tasks such as standing, bending, kneeling, and ladder climbing throughout the day.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varied weather conditions.

• Experience in residential home remodeling, construction or carpentry (paid or significant unpaid).
• Strong work ethic, safety mindset, and teamwork skills.
• Comfort using power tools and working on active job sites.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Reliable, on time, and able to follow instructions and safety procedures.
• Team player who works well in a small crew and around volunteers.
• Valid driver’s license; able to drive a pickup and tow a small trailer (or willing to learn).

• CPR/First Aid and safety certifications (or willingness to obtain within 60 days).
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen.

• Full‑time, Monday–Friday 7:00-3:30 (occasional evenings/weekends as needed).
• Work performed in homes, outdoors, on active job sites, and in a warehouse.
• Exposure to varying weather, noise, heights, and power tools.

• Consistent, full‑time work at $15.34–$22.00/hour, depending on experience and skills. (no seasonal layoffs)
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Health insurance and retirement plan options.
• Work that values quality craftsmanship, teamwork, and community impact.

We believe everyone deserves a decent place to live. Join a team grounded in accountability, collaboration, communication, and curiosity, and we rely on skilled, hard‑working construction staff to make critical repairs possible for families in our community.

Wichita Habitat for Humanity is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs.

Full‑time

$15.34 - $22.00 per hour

40 per week

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tools provided
• People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

• Are you able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs (and occasionally up to 75 lbs), work on ladders, and perform physical tasks on active construction sites in varying weather conditions?
• Are you willing and able to obtain and maintain required safety certifications (Competent Person, CPR, and First Aid) within 60 days of hire?
• This position requires passing a pre‑employment background check and drug screen. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Residential home repair or remodeling: 1 year (Required)

• Driver's License (Required)

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