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Job Title: WEX Instructor, BY Plus

Location: Indianapolis/Marion County

Terms: Salaried, Full-Time

Starting Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 annually

About Us:

Home Repairs for Good (HRG) is a nonprofit organization in Indianapolis whose mission is helping older adults and those with disabilities age in place safely. We do this by providing home repairs at no cost to the homeowner. One of the ways we are able to provide home repairs at no cost to the homeowner is by using adult learners to complete repair work. For them, this is paid hands-on work experience they can take with them in their search for a job, for us, it’s a way to provide free home repairs for the homeowner.

Position Description:

The primary responsibility of the instructor is to guide and supervise groups of workforce development trainees during their hands-on work experience. Having a working knowledge of residential construction is necessary. As an instructor, you will be teaching a diverse group of trainees how to safely and properly use power tools, complete home repairs on our clients’ homes, and model appropriate on-the-job soft skills needed to be successful coworkers and employees. Outside of class time you will work with the rest of the instructional team to either prepare for classes (plan out repairs, acquire materials and supplies, get vehicles stocked and ready) as well as finish incomplete jobs at clients homes when appropriate.

The majority of this job is outdoors within Marion County, Indiana with some office hours.

Key Responsibilities

Guide trainees in the field with a focus on safety and residential home repairs
Encourage healthy job skills, communication skills and problem solving skills in trainees
Participate in planning & prep of home repair projects
Assist with arranging materials, equipment, and vehicles for each project work day
Assess homes and build an appropriate scope of work for the client & program
Help with other home repair projects as needed for Home Repairs for Good
Maintain tool organization and safe storage of materials

Requirements:

Valid Driver’s License and safe driving record, an official driving record from the BMV is required in order to be considered for hire.
Experience in residential remodels, construction, the trades or an adjacent field
Demonstrated ability to respectfully instruct and model skills in a group setting
Organizational skills to maintain documentation and planning
Ability to use Google Workspace, maintain a calendar, and display computer competency.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Be able to pass a drug test
Able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs and work in outdoor settings for up to 8 hours at a time.

Preferred:

Comfort level driving large vehicles and towing trailers (No CDL required)

Benefits Include

Discretionary Time-Off
Mileage reimbursement
Company Computer/Equipment/Tools
Flexible work environment
Opportunity to gain certifications

Reports to: Program Manager, Workforce Development

Home Repairs for Good is an equal opportunities employer.

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