Classification:

Non-Exempt

Reports to:

General Manager/Project Manager

Job Description

Summary/Objective

Communicate with customers. Perform roof leak investigations and repairs. Installing various roof systems, primarily Single-Ply, but can also include Mod-Bit, BUR and coatings. This work is typically on low-sloped existing buildings but can also include some new construction projects. Fabricate and install edge metals.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Abide by and enforce all OSHA and Houck safety guidelines.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Erect scaffolding, set up ladders, or work out of aerial equipment.
• Install protection on adjacent surfaces.
• Remove water from roofs.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Remove and dispose of existing roofing material.
• Carry and place various materials for installation.
• Operate hand tools and small equipment, with proper training.
• Apply adhesives in a variety of techniques, including spray, roller and hot mop.
• Roll out and position singly-ply and BUR materials.
• Install flashing and associated trim.
• Apply roof surfacing, to include coating and/or various sizes of gravel.
• Clean construction site and eliminate possible hazards.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers.
• Receives instructions from supervisor.
• Oversees the production and safety requirements of the job and crew members.
• Completes and submits all required paperwork, time worked and materials needed for each job.
• Driving the company vehicle. Foreman is responsible for proper use and maintenance of company vehicle.

Competencies

1.  Building and construction standards and methods
2.  Correct tools to use and their functions
3.  Correct disposal methods
4.  Basic mathematical skills
5.  Public and personnel safety
6.  Proper equipment selection
7.  Control operations of equipment or systems
8.  Understanding and able to follow written directions
9.  Problem identification and solutions of problems
10. Judgment and decision making, time management
11. Talking to others to effectively convey information
12. Active listening-giving full attention to what people are saying
13. Match and detect differences between colors, shades, and texture
14. Understand speech and converse with people
15. Tell when something is wrong or likely to go wrong
16. Shift back and forth between two or more activities
17. The ability to know one’s location in relation to the environment around you
18. Remember information
19. Judgment and decision making, time management.
20. Flexibility.
21. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
22. Communication/People Skills

Work Environment

Functions can take place indoors or outdoors, sometimes in high, precarious places with fumes

and/or airborne particles. The standard work environment has loud to very loud noise levels associated with various equipment, coworkers and phone conversations. Often work must be performed in high and/or cramped workspaces and awkward positions. The employee works around hazardous situations, materials and equipment.

Physical Demands

Physical demands are based on the ability to perform the following actions throughout an 8–10-hour period of work for a 4-7 day work week.

1. Exert oneself physically over long periods of time.
2. Bend stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and other extremiti
3. Use one’s abdominal muscles and lower back to lift continuously over time without fatiguing.
4. Exert maximum muscle force to lift, pull, or carry obje
5. Keep or regain one’s body balance or to stay uprigh
6. Quickly move the arms and
7. Make fast and repeated movements of the body, fingers and hand
8. Exert muscle force repeated
9. Keep the hand and arm steady while making a movem
10. Quick, coordinated movements of one hand to grasp, manipulate or assemble objects
11. Coordinate movements of two or more limbs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
12. Stand and walk throughout an extended workday.
13. Use legs, hands and arms on a consistent basis for manual labor
14. Climb and/or balance yourself
15. Lift up to 100 pounds on occasion and up to 50 pounds regularly
16. Excellent vision skills (with or without correction) are required.
17. Ability to clearly hear within speech range in an environment with construction noise
18. Kneel, squat, or bend consistently for more than 4 hours a day.
19. Use hands consistently to grip, or pinch for more than 4 hours a day
20. Make repetitive motions much of work hours
21. Work outdoors

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has some supervisory responsibilities, but no hire/fire authority.

Position Type

Full-Time/Variable Hours

Compensation

Hourly

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits available after the waiting period. 401K

Required Education and Experience

1. Comparable Experience
2. 5 years commercial roofing service or installation.
3. Commercial roofing training certifications are a plus.
4. Ability to navigate and use smart phone and ipad.

Travel

Mostly in-state travel is required, sometimes overnight or multiple-day stays out of town. Company does not guarantee transportation. The ability to lead a traveling roofing crew when needed is a plus.

Other Duties

This job description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, activities and responsibilities may change at any time.

Houck Services, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.