Construction Assistant

POSITION: Construction Training Assistant
CLASSIFICATION: Paraprofessional

PROGRAM SUMMARY:
The Crispus Attucks Youth Build Charter School’s (CAYBCS) Mission is to provide a challenging and high quality academic and vocational education for the students who have qualified for a high school diploma. The program includes an academic component designed to offer Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Art, Career Development and Special Education to meet the needs of individual students and enable to students to qualify for a high school diploma.

The program’s vocational component centers on developing construction skills by reconstructing abandoned buildings. Finally, a placement program provides each student with pathways to higher education, additional technical training, apprenticeship, full time employment, or a career in the armed services.

PURPOSE:
The Construction Training Assistant is a paraprofessional serving in the support services area. The Construction Training Assistant is to assist the Construction Training Instructor in developing skills in the rehabilitation or construction of properties assigned to the Crispus Attucks Youth Build Charter School for their service site skills program, and to provide support to the worksite environment. The Construction Training Assistant is to provide personal skills that can be used in obtaining gainful employment after graduation.

DUTIES:
• Assist the Construction Training Instructor in the use of construction trades knowledge and skills including demolition, framing, tolls and construction site maintenance, use of appropriate equipment for demonstration, modeling skills, etc.
• Assist the Construction Training Instructor in ensuring use of O.S.H.A. workplace safety regulations and maintain safe environment for youth.
• Keeps Construction Training Instructor and other appropriate staff aware of issued relating to student’s progress, needs, and other information that might impact their ability (or inability) to successfully complete the program.
• Make recommendations to Construction Training Instructor regarding ability to be a crew leader or to pursue an apprenticeship program upon graduation.
• Assist students in their leadership and personal development
• Keeps track of daily attendance and adhere to work scheduling provided by Construction Training Instructor
• Works as a member of the total staff team, including attending all staff meetings and other events relating to the vocational learning process of the youth and the school (including after school cultural and social events)
• Does no teaching or grading of any students

QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Preferably 3 years of overall construction trade experience
• Able to follow basic blueprints
• Understands the issues facing youth and a commitment to them in succeeding in reorienting their lives and building their leadership skills
• Obtain and maintain proper certificates, including lead, CPR and First Aid within 120 days of employment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Frequent walking and standing
• Occasional bending, stooping, twisting, reaching and grasping
• Lifting up to 10-15 pounds This position has recurring access to vulnerable populations. Please note: Vulnerable populations include service recipients age 17 and younger and/or persons age 60 and older. Recurring access means having access more than once.

SALARY RANGE: Based on budget for the school year
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule: 8-hour shift
COVID-19 considerations: Crispus Attucks Association Charter School is following all CDC guidelines for COVID-19.
Work Location: One location

Apply on Indeed or send cover letter, resume, education certificates, and a copy of valid clearances electronically or mail to the HR Department, Crispus Attucks Association, 605 South Duke Street, York, PA 17401. This position requires pre-employment exam, drug test, and PPD (TB) test.