CONTRACTORS
Work Alongside Habitat for Humanity Mont Delco
We hire contractors for paid opportunities to work alongside Habitat for Humanity MontDelco to ensure everyone in our service area has a decent place to live. If you are interested in becoming eligible to contract on construction opportunities with Habitat MontDelco, contact our Building and Repair Project Manager.
Why become a Habitat contractor?
Kiss lead generation goodbye! We take care of sourcing projects for you, so you don’t have to spend all your time marketing and maintaining lead funnels.
No homeowner hassle required! We take care of all communication (and any confrontation /haggling) with homeowners on your behalf, so you’re free to get your work done and go home for the day.
Recession-proof work! Habitat has already sourced project funding from government/foundation grants and donations, so there’s no need to fret over a lack of necessary budget.
Projects as far as the eye can see! Habitat has a mile-long waitlist for home repairs and home builds right now. Do quality work for us, and we’ll be one of your main sources of revenue this year.
Great press! We’re starting an initiative to spotlight our favorite contractors and let the public know about their top-notch work and dedication to their community. Once you’re an established Habitat contractor, we’ll be happy to tell everyone exactly what kind of value you can bring to a project.
Want to work with us?
Here's What You Need To Get Started:
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Understanding of and willingness to work with our mission: Reach out to projects manager Adam Richardson by email (arichardson@habitatmontdelco.org) to tell us why you’re interested and how you can align with our goals.
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High quality work: Please provide a portfolio/reference list of completed projects so we can get a feel for where you’ll be most useful.
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Certificate of insurance
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W9 forms
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Adherence to prevailing wage laws to qualify for bids over $25K (not required for smaller projects).
Expectations for Habitat Subcontractors
Contractor FAQ
Do I need to have construction skills? No, we do not require previous construction experience — just a willingness to work hard, learn, and be flexible. But if you do have construction experience (like carpentry, electrical, dry-walling, etc), we encourage you to utilize it on site with us!
Is there a minimum age for volunteering? All construction volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. Youth ages 16 and 17 are not permitted to use power tools or work more than 10 feet off the ground. They must also volunteer with a supervising adult age 21 or older. ReStore volunteers ages 14-15 may do so with a supervising adult age 21 or older. Age 16+ may volunteer independently at our retail stores. All minors must submit parent signature on our waiver form before volunteering.
What will I be doing on the construction site? It all depends on the state of construction of the home we are building. You might be doing demolition, hanging drywall, painting or landscaping. You will be trained for the task of the day by our experienced construction team. We work with small groups to assure everyone has a job to do. The most important thing to bring is your flexibility. Though some tasks may seem less glamorous than others, we assure you that all are equally important to the completion of the home.
What is the time commitment for construction volunteers? The day begins at 8:30am ending around 3:30pm. We ask volunteers to arrive promptly at 8:30 to review safety instructions. In order for our projects to be successful, we need volunteers to commit to the entire day.
What about cancellations for inclement weather? We build rain or shine as long as there is a roof overhead. If weather is extreme and we need to cancel a build day, we will attempt to contact scheduled volunteers via email or phone. If you are unsure of the status or are uncomfortable traveling in bad weather, our construction site supervisor’s cell phone is available in the emails we send with directions and confirming your participation. Please let us know if you will not be able to participate in your scheduled build day!