The ReBuilding Center

Job Opportunity

DeConstructionist

Job Summary: A project of The ReBuilding Center of Our United Villages, DeConstruction Services disassembles unwanted buildings and structures of all sizes, salvaging materials for reuse and recycling. The deconstructionist works to safely and efficiently hand-deconstruct building structures, maximizing reuse of construction materials and diversion of demolition waste.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties
• Hand-deconstruct building structures, including: surface salvage, structural and nonstructural disassembly of interior and exterior building surfaces and framing; handle recycling and waste materials; prepare and load salvaged product.
• Actively participate in all assigned DeCon meetings and promote and practice good communication.
• Inform appropriate DeCon staff of safety and scheduling needs, requests, and recommendations.
• Arrive at job sites on time with required personal tools and safety equipment.
• Follow supervisory directions and request clarification as needed.
• Help maintain safe, clean and orderly job sites by coordinating and cooperating with co-workers.
• Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment by practicing written and verbal procedures, rules, regulations and employee policy handbook guidelines.
• Contribute to the efforts of DeConstruction and The ReBuilding Center by accomplishing all related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Three or more years experience in general construction labor. (General labor in roofing, masonry or commercial landscaping background is helpful.)
• Lift up to 100+ lbs throughout the workday. Demonstrated expertise in safe and efficient lifting techniques
• Conduct repeated movement -- including prying, gripping, working overhead, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, and other related tasks throughout an 8 hour work day.
• When required wear a hard hat, safety glasses, steel toed and soled shoes, gloves, ear protection, and a half mask, negative pressure, air-filtering respirator (as determined by a doctor).
• Ability to work in all outdoor elements and conditions.
• Enjoy physically demanding labor.
• Self-motivated, reliable, enthusiastic.
• Demonstrate grace and humor under pressure.
• Enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds.

Pluses:
• Experience with electric and pneumatic tools.
• Knowledge of used building materials and deconstruction methods.
• Bi-Lingual English/Spanish fluency.
• Reside in north/northeast Portland.

Compensation: Hourly rate based on experience. Includes full medical and dental benefits after 90 days of employment. Employee discount offered for purchases of used building materials.

Application process: Please click here for an application form. Hand deliver or mail application to: The ReBuilding Center, 3625 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland 97227. Applications may be faxed to: 503-331-1873.

The ReBuilding Center of Our United Villages is committed to workforce diversity.

For more information, please see www.rebuildingcenter.org and/or visit The ReBuilding Center at 3625 N. Mississippi Ave.