[CLOSED] Career Opportunity: ReStore Associate - Salvage

Position Title

ReStore Associate - Salvage

Reporting to 

Waterloo ReStore Manager (RM)

Position Summary

The ReStore Associate-Salvage is a member of the ReStore staff team with primary responsibility for the kitchen salvage program.  He/She is responsible for strategic and tactical direction and day-to-day management of all HabitatWR salvage and deconstruction.  Reporting to the Waterloo ReStore Manager and working with the ReStore Managers, staff and the volunteer team, the RA-salvage has direct responsibility for successful execution of HabitatWR’s salvage program.  Additionally the person will provide in-store support and supplementary pickup duties as time allows. 

Position Type

· 30 - 40 hours per week (flex hours may be required)

. Overtime may be required  

Duties and Responsibilities

Salvage Project management:

• In conjunction with ReStore Manager pre-inspect and value potential salvage projects.
• Maintain current listing of all projects – pending and completed including donor contact information, value of project, inventory of materials salvaged, volunteer hours, contractor or designer referral, If any.
• Update Outlook Calendar with project info. Including pictures.
• Recruit and train volunteers to ensure consistency of crews.
• Assess volunteer requirements for each project.
• Liaise with donor re. timelines and scope of project
• Schedule volunteers for each project, including tracking of volunteer hours.
• In cooperation with volunteer crew leader provide on-site supervision where appropriate.
• Schedule salvage vehicle to ensure drop-off/pickup of all material and tools from jobsite.
• Monitor maintenance and repair on designated salvage vehicle to ensure regular service.
• Maintain equipment/tool inventory and report damaged equipment, recommend repairs or replacement as needed.

  ReStore Duties :

• Perform supplemental ReStore pickups and work with store managers on instore projects and displays
• Perform routine facility maintenance as required or notify managers of needed maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  The list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem as necessary.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building materials and deconstruction methods.
• Knowledge of cabinet construction would be an asset.
• Mid level DIY knowledge acquired through direct experience.
• Knowledge of safe work practices including use of power tools and other equipment.