OYL Builder Assistant

Basic Functions

The Builder Assistant position functions as a support role for an assigned Builder while developing the skills necessary to earn a Builder position. The term of this position is designed to be six to twelve months.

Scope and Decision Making

• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication;
• initiative;
• follow-up;
• leadership;
• planning and organization skills;
• through previous work activity.
• Demonstrate proficiency in use of office equipment.
• Demonstrate skill in reading and interpretation of technical documents.
• Manage tight deadlines, promptly addressing changes without disrupting schedules, and managing high work volumes with minimal direct supervision.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Support activities of the assigned Builder and community.
• Demonstrate within specified development timelines a basic working knowledge of Eastwood Homes’ policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate within specified development timelines a working knowledge of the basic tools required to build a home.
• Demonstrate within specified development timelines a basic working knowledge of Eastwood Homes’ administrative duties.
• Demonstrate within specified development timelines a basic working knowledge of Eastwood Homes’ structured internal and external customer interactions.
• Conduct a thorough pre-inspection of all start packages before accepting a project, verifying the accuracy and completeness of construction plans, purchase orders, homeowner selections, change orders, and all related project documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline preferred
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Excellent written, verbal communication and customer service skills
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug and background screening

Work Conditions

• Workweek: Monday through Friday; Saturdays if workload requires.
• Minimum working hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Work truck: Dependable transportation that is to be utilized, as required, to haul materials or labor in order to complete necessary job functions.
• Physical Capacity: Frequently required to bend, stoop, crawl, squat, kneel, stand, twist, push and pull (often while carrying or lifting).
• Lifting: Lifting may be required on a daily basis; including oversized items (weights may reach 100 pounds).
• Weather: Outdoor climates may require each Builder to work in extreme temperatures and during various forms of precipitation.
• Dress: Proper business attire and personal hygiene (as specified in the employee handbook) required representing company in a professional manner.
• Stress: Situations may exist on a frequent basis that requires tolerances for stress as well as appropriate stress management techniques to be utilized.
• Travel: May be required to travel to different communities or jobsites daily.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Challenging opportunities for growth
• A comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K and more!