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Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri

Construction Trainer- YouthBuild

Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States, 63705

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Reports to: YouthBuild Program Director. Reporting requirements: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 40 hours per week, some of which may be evening and weekend hours.

Apply if you have:

A passion for youth and young adults

A good sense of humor

A good working knowledge of the construction trade

Patience

A sincere desire to see youth and young adults uplifted

YouthBuild construction trainers have three competing goals to accomplish:

The Work: One goal is to produce high-quality work on the construction site within the deadlines established by the project.

The Participants’ Personal Development: A second goal is to help participants learn to overcome obstacles in their personal lives and to take responsibility for themselves in a work environment.

The Participants’ Learning: A third goal is to ensure that the participants leave YouthBuild with the knowledge and skills they need to become economically independent and to play a leadership role in their community.

Duties Include:

Assist in teaching construction skills, including demolition, rough framing, roofing, drywall, finish carpentry, sheet metal, electrical, plumbing, painting, and masonry.

Assist in personal and vocational counseling and development of trainee’s leadership skills in conjunction with other YouthBuild staff.

Assist in the evaluation of student knowledge and skills in construction. Participate in the development of project–based curriculum that includes construction.

In the absence of the Construction Manager, the Construction Trainer will be responsible for the construction site, maintain production safety, and interface with subcontractors and inspectors.

Teach the proper use and handling of all hand, power, and equipment tools.

Assist the Construction Manager with overall safety enforcement.

Inform supervisor about material needs for the job site.

Keep track of all tools and equipment used on the job on a daily basis.

Attend all staff meetings and coordinate individual plans with other YouthBuild staff.

Serve as a mentor to YouthBuild trainees each program cycle.

Qualifications High School Diploma or Equivalency. Minimum of two (5) years work experience in construction or related field. A flexible, energetic, positive individual with a commitment to youth development in a high-quality, respectful environment. Bilingual Spanish/English is strongly preferred.

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