Hawaii Island Crew Member

Crew members work as a team to disassemble buildings in order to preserve material for reuse and assist with Hawaii Island Yard Operations. This is a full time position, 35-40 hours per week.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm. Work site at various work locations across Hawaii Island.

Compensation:

● Position pays $18 per hour to start

● Health/prescription drug insurance (HMAA)

● Elective vision and dental insurance available (HMAA / HDS).

● Paid vacation and sick time (accrued)

● Retirement plan (Vanguard 403B)

● Work boot stipend

Position responsibilities:

● Assist with Hawaii Island Yard operations as needed.

● Hand-deconstruct building structures, including: performing surface and structural

● salvage, handling recycling and waste materials, and preparing and loading salvaged material for hauling.

● Arrive on time and prepared.

● Take care of the organization's tools and equipment.

● Participate in daily safety meetings.

● Follow supervisory directions.

● Help maintain safe, clean, and orderly job sites by coordinating and cooperating with co-workers.

Expectations:

● Some construction background and experience.

● Experience using hand and power tools.

● Ability to work in all outdoor elements and conditions.

● Attention to detail and safety.

● Excellent communication skills.

● Leader experience/skill is helpful for advancement.

● Strong commitment to the environmental mission of Re-use Hawaiʻi.

● Ability to work as a collaborative team member.

● Ability to maintain the ethical standards of the organization.

● Enjoy physically demanding labor.

● Self-motivated, reliable, and enthusiastic.

● Ability to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed and soled boots, gloves, ear protection, and a respirator, when required.

● Lifting up to 60+ lbs throughout the work day.

● Ability to perform intense and repetitive physical work and conduct repeated movement, including prying, gripping, working overhead, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, and other related tasks throughout an 8-hour work day.

● Reliable transportation to travel to job sites.

● Valid driver's license.

● Cell phone and email communication.

General Requirements:

● Cell phone and email communication.

● 3 good professional references (no friends or family).