Concrete Coatings Lead

Higgins Group•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The Concrete Coatings Lead is a hands-on field leader in the Concrete Coatings Division, which provides coating solutions for residential and commercial spaces, including garages, patios, driveways, pool decks, and interior floors. The Lead oversees small crews through concrete preparation, coating application, and finishing while also working alongside crew members. The role involves assigning daily tasks, monitoring workmanship, and keeping projects moving safely and efficiently. The position is full-time and hourly, with weekly pay. Final compensation depends on skill and experience. Work is primarily at residential and commercial job sites, indoors and outdoors. Schedules may vary according to project needs, weather, and coating application or curing requirements. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and physical, and completing E-Verify.

Requirements

Previous hands-on experience installing concrete coating systems, with working knowledge of surface preparation, material mixing, application, and finishing.
Experience operating concrete grinders, dust collection systems, and related hand and power tools.
Ability to read and follow project scopes, product instructions, manufacturer specifications, and safety information.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including prolonged standing, kneeling, bending, and lifting or carrying materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance or lifting equipment as needed.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Willingness to travel to assigned job sites and work in varying weather and site conditions.
Commitment to following company safety procedures and wearing required PPE.
Must pass a drug test and physical, and complete E-Verify as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Lead small concrete coatings crews and assign tasks based on project requirements, crew experience, and daily production goals.
Perform and oversee surface preparation, including grinding, cleaning, crack repair, and concrete profiling, to ensure proper coating adhesion.
Evaluate substrate and job-site conditions and communicate concerns that could affect installation, quality, or completion timelines before proceeding.
Mix and apply coating systems according to manufacturer specifications, including required ratios, coverage rates, working times, and cure times.
Inspect work during installation and at completion, address deficiencies promptly, and verify the project is ready for customer use according to specified cure requirements.
Monitor material usage and crew productivity to reduce waste and support project labor and material expectations.
Train and coach crew members on installation techniques, equipment operation, safety practices, and workmanship standards.
Communicate professionally with customers about daily activities, site access, property protection, and curing restrictions.
Complete required daily reports, crew time records, project photos, and other job documentation.
Uphold Higgins Group Inc.'s standards of professionalism, teamwork, and respect on every project.
Follow company safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.