Summary/ObjectiveCover and maintain roofs of structures with asphalt, aluminum, rubber, slate, copper, coatings, etc. Apply coatings to roof surfaces. Remove old roof materials and apply new materials. Investigate, find and repair various issues causing roof leaks. Willing to be flexible and work on rainy days and around weather. There may be times where you will be required to come in later, work later hours or on weekends to meet the required 40 hour work week and to service our customer’s emergency needs. You will also be asked to be “on-call” for after-hours service calls as part of a rotation with other Roof Maintenance Technicians.

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

• Must report for work on “rain days” if called between 7 AM – 3:30 PM.• Expected to respond and report for work when “on-call”.• Oversees roofing/repair work and jobsites to include 1 – 5 other employees.• Answers company issued phone and responds to emails in a timely fashion (within 30 minutes).• Takes clear photos and provided descriptions.• Inputs job information into a company database via a company issued iPad.• Records accurate work hours into accompany database for themselves and other employees working on a jobsite.• Makes minor or extensive repairs to all roofing and coating systems as per manufacturer specifications.• Fastens composition shingles or sheets to roof with asphalt, cement, or other means.• Applies alternate layers of hot asphalt and roofing paper until roof thickness is satisfactory.• Aligns roof material with edge of roof.• Flashes around walls, vents, and other surfaces.• Mops or pours hot asphalt onto roof base.• Applies gravel or pebbles over top layer using rake or other means.• Installs insulation.• Cleans construction site to eliminate possible hazards.• Removes snow and water from roofs.• Tends pumps, compressors, generators, kettles• Loads and unloads truck.• Washes and treats surfaces using chemicals as specified.• Covers existing surfaces with drop cloths, paper or masking tape for protection of surfaces.• Erects scaffolding, sets up ladders, or works out of Aerial equipment to work above ground.• Abides by and enforces all OSHA and Houck safety guidelines.• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.• Receives instructions from supervisor.Competencies1. Building and construction standards and methods2. Correct tools to use and their functions3. Correct disposal methods4. Basic mathematical skills5. Public and personnel safety6. Proper equipment selection7. Control operations of equipment or systems8. Understanding and able to follow written directions9. Problem identification and solutions of problems10. Judgment and decision making, time management11. Talking to others to effectively convey information12. Active listening-giving full attention to what people are saying13. Match and detect differences between colors, shades, and texture14. Understand speech and converse with people15. Tell when something is wrong or likely to go wrong16. Shift back and forth between two or more activities17. The ability to know one’s location in relation to the environment around you18. Remember information19. Judgment and decision making, time management.20. Flexibility.21. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.22. Communication/People Skills.

Work EnvironmentFunctions 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 DemandsPhysical 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 extremities.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 objects.5. Keep or regain one’s body balance or to stay upright.6. Quickly move the arms and legs.7. Make fast and repeated movements of the body, fingers and hands.8. Exert muscle force repeatedly.9. Keep the hand and arm steady while making a movement.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 work day.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. Ability to carry and set up ladders up to 80lbs. in weight.17. Excellent vision skills (with or without correction) are required.18. Ability to clearly hear within speech range in an environment with construction noise.19. Kneel, squat, or bend consistently for more than 4 hours a day.20. Use hands consistently to grip, or pinch for more than 4 hours a day.21. Make repetitive motions much of work hours.22. Work outdoors.

Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position limited supervisory requirements of roof maintenance technicians & laborers.

Position TypeFull-Time/Variable Hours

CompensationHourly

BenefitsSee Houck Services, Inc. Employee Manual

Required Education and Experience1. High School Diploma or GED2. Comparable Experience

TravelFrequent. In-state and out-of-state travel required, sometimes for overnight or multiple-day stays. Company does not guarantee transportation.

Other DutiesThis 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.