Teamwork was the word of the day last Saturday when Kavlico Corp. of Moorpark and its parent company Custom Sensors Technology worked on two Habitat for Humanity homes in Piru.

The four bedroom two bath homes, which are owned by the Orozco and Vergara families, are nearly complete, as the teams worked on painting the interior and exterior, and trenches were dug for a retaining wall, and sewer and water lines.

Blistering heat accompanied the day but the dedicated workers pitched in with paint brushes, shovel and hammer to accomplish their goals.

John Kistler, construction manager for Habitat for Humanity in Ventura County, was on-site to direct the volunteers and homeowner Maria Orozco. Kistler said a lot of organizing goes into directing the different volunteers who show up each week. But at the end of the day, the volunteers are glad they put in the work, said Kistler.

Kavlico employee Juanita Pena said working for Habitat is a great feeling, giving back to the community. She recommended it to anyone.

Adam Tabakian, director of sales and marketing at Kavlico said that working together on a project like Habitat is an excellent way for employees to get together.

For more information go to www.habitatventura.org.