Field Assistant

New Home Co. is a new generation homebuilder focused on the design, construction and sale of innovative and consumer-driven homes in major metropolitan areas in Arizona, California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington. NEW HOME was named 2019 Builder of the Year by Professional Builder and is a multi-year recipient of "The Eliant" for Best Overall Customer Experience in the multi-divisional builder segment.

At New Home Co., we believe that PEOPLE matter. The strength of our homes is built upon a foundation of focused, energized, visionary and dedicated team members. Our goal is to provide a workplace that supports you in doing the best work of your life.

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Position Job Title: Field Assistant

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Assist with coordinating construction activities as required to meet production schedules and established quality standards.

Specific Job Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Job Site and Community Management:

• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of job sites on a daily basis.

• Lock homes under construction at the end of each workday and ensure all windows are properly closed.

• Perform load counts for dirt removal.

• Maintain the sandbags during winter construction.

• Maintain the company storage facility.

• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the construction trailer.

• Perform pick up items that do not fall in a Trade Partner's scope of work.

Materials Management:

• Takes delivery of appliances and light fixtures to homes for installation.

• Inventory material deliveries for hardware, windows, light fixtures and appliances and report any quantity or quality problems to the Site Manager.

Construction Activities:

• Report any necessary repairs on homes under construction to the Site Manager.

• Perform general repairs and punch out work.

• Report any problems, damages, oversights or hazardous conditions to the Site Manager.

• Assist with all other special projects or tasks as directed by management.

• Make sure all SWPPP activities and reports are completed as required and in a timely manner.

• Continue to improve construction knowledge by learning and understand the schedule, sequence of work and requirements.

Managerial Responsibility

Does this position supervise other employees? No

Position Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Credentials/Certifications

• N/A

Experience

• Prior construction experience preferred.

Skills

• Ability to read, write and speak English required.

• Ability to speak a secondary language preferred.

• Must maintain a valid driver's license.

• Must present a clean, neat personal appearance.

• Good organizational skills required.

• Must be punctual.

Requirements

• Position requires driving as needed, frequency varies by location

• Valid driver's license required

• This position often requires driving during the workday. As a contingency of employment, a background check, inclusive of an MVR, will be completed. The occurrence of major violations including but not limited to Driving Under the Influence, Driving While Intoxicated, and Reckless Driving may preclude coverage by New Home Co.'s auto insurance carrier and as a result may preclude employment with the Company.

Base Salary: The expected base range for this position is between $60,000 to $70,000 per year, depending on experience and skillset. Base Salary is paid bi-weekly, every other Friday.

Benefits: In addition to competitive medical, dental and vision coverage, New Home Co. provides comprehensive benefits to eligible team members and their dependents, generous paid time off policies, like vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, and bereavement; paid disability, parental and military leave; company-sponsored and voluntary term life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurances; a 401(k) retirement plan with bi-weekly employer matching of 50% up to the first 8% of team member contributions; as well as a wellness incentive program.

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Similarly, the work environment characteristics described 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.

Physical Activities

• Bending

• Climbing

• Lifting From 1 (lbs) to 50 (lbs)

• Reaching

• Seeing

• Standing Percent of time: 10 %

• Sitting Percent of time: 10 %

• Walking Percent of time: 80 %

• Hearing

• Repetitive Motion (i.e. Gripping)

• Typing

• Talking

Environmental Factors

• Heat/Cold/Inclement Weather

• Normal Office

• Hazardous Materials: (specify)

• Hard Hat Required

• Eye Protection Required

• Respiratory Protection Required

• Hearing Protection Required

• Steel Toe Boots Required

• Traversing Uneven Terrain

Noise Level:

Moderate to High (Construction Site)

New Home Co. retains the discretion to add or change job duties at any time.