Roofing Service Tech

Simon Roofing•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Simon Roofing is hiring a Roofing Service Technician to perform repairs, make repair recommendations, evaluate low-slope roofing systems, and carry out preventative maintenance. The company provides extensive paid training for candidates with basic construction or roofing knowledge, as well as training for experienced construction candidates. The role involves direct daily interaction with clients and requires professionalism, presentability, and strong communication skills. Technicians inspect and repair roofs, perform preventative maintenance, follow safety practices on jobs and while driving, and drive a company vehicle to clients’ buildings daily. The position involves outdoor work in varied and extreme weather, physical tasks including lifting and moving materials, climbing ladders, and shoveling loose materials. Local work may not always be available, so the technician must be able to travel out of town for up to four weeks at a time. Compensation is $23–$33 per hour based on experience; the posting states that technicians earn an average of $77,000 or more per year. Work is 40 or more hours per week, with 10–15 hours of overtime per week. There are three annual bonus opportunities: a safety bonus of up to $1,500 per year, an individual performance bonus, and a company bottom-line bonus. The employer describes opportunities to advance, learn, grow, and increase earning potential, and identifies itself as military- and veteran-friendly.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of relevant roofing or construction experience, or military experience.
Valid driver’s license required to become an authorized company driver.
Must be at least 21 years old to drive a company vehicle.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to travel out of town for up to four weeks at a time when local work is unavailable.
Must be able to work overtime in emergency situations.
Weekend work as needed.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in written correspondence.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly throughout the day.
Ability to frequently climb and descend ladders 10 to 40 feet in height.
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods.
Ability to work outdoors in varied and extreme weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
Ability to load and unload materials and equipment from varying heights and shovel loose materials.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of construction or roofing.
Professional, presentable demeanor and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Follow safety practices on the job and while driving.
Inspect problem roofs and perform roof repairs.
Perform preventative maintenance on low-slope roofing systems.
Make repair recommendations and evaluate roofing systems.
Drive a company vehicle to clients’ buildings daily.
Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, including listening, clarifying, and responding to questions.
Complete tasks on time, follow instructions, and respond to management direction.
Load and unload materials and equipment.
Shovel loose materials such as gravel, sand, metal, snow, or dirt.