Paid Positions

Construction and Recycling Assistant AmeriCorps Placement

As a Construction and Recycling Assistant, you’ll study fundamentals of building design, site development, building layout operations, concrete applications, and cabinet construction, working with volunteers, site management, and practical residential construction practices. You’ll be instructed in safe and proper use of hand tools, portable power tools, and stationary power equipment. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to apply framing, interior finishing, and exterior finishing techniques at actual job sites. Related blueprint reading, estimating, building science principles, and OSHA practices are part of the training.

The Construction Assistant will be able to take away experiences in the residential construction field that would prepare them for a variety of careers in this field. The Construction Assistant will also spend AmeriCorps service hours assisting with the metal recycling program at the Habitat ReStore.

• This is a paid position through the AmeriCorps program with WisCorps as the lead agency
• One year placement at Habitat for Humanity La Crosse Area
• 35 - 40 hours per week
• Gain valuable skills and knowledge to make you competitive in the work force
• On-the-job training provided
• Benefits and insurance included

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