Survey Technician, Commercial Roofing

Mantis Innovation•Houston, TX

1d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Survey Technician performs field inspections and data collection to assess the condition of building assets. This role gathers accurate field data, identifies facility defects and safety issues, and supports project teams with clear documentation and recommendations. Most of our survey work focuses on commercial roofing systems with opportunity to work on other facility assets including building envelope, pavement, lighting, HVAC, and more. This work schedule requires regular overnight travel for stretches of approximately 3 weeks at a time, which may increase or decrease depending on project requirements. This role operates at the front lines of Mantis’ facility asset management methodology, with heavy use of our field-based Mantis Perform mobile app. Technicians serve as the face of the company on-site and play a critical role in capturing the data that drives client decisions. Work is completed in the field on client sites across the country under the direction of a Project Manager or Field Team Leader.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years of commercial roofing, construction, or related field experience
Ability to use field data collection tools (tablet or mobile devices)
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Experience performing roof inspections or roof repairs on steep slope roofs greater than 4:12 pitch
OSHA 10/30 and other safety certifications
IIBEC Certification: Registered Roof Observer (RRO)
AS/BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
Roofing Technology Certificate

Responsibilities

Perform field inspections across client sites to assess condition of building assets, systems, and surrounding areas
Use company-issued tablets and field tools to capture survey data, including measurements, GPS points, inventory, and condition details
Document defects clearly, including location, severity, and type of issue, using notes, photos, and system inputs
Take high-quality, complete photos of assets, defects, and site conditions to support reporting and analysis
Identify materials, components, and visible deficiencies during inspections and record findings accurately
Perform hands-on inspection activities such as measuring sections, navigating surfaces, and accessing different areas of a facility
Remove debris, clean drains or surfaces, and prepare areas to allow for accurate inspection
Perform minor field fixes during inspections (securing loose components, sealing gaps, basic patching) when appropriate
Collect samples or additional data points as required to support condition assessment
Identify and report safety hazards, site risks, or unsafe conditions; stop work when necessary
Follow all safety protocols, wear required PPE, and participate in job hazard analysis and safety briefings
Upload field data, photos, and notes on a regular basis and ensure all required documentation is complete
Communicate daily with project managers or field leaders on progress, issues, and site conditions
Complete administrative tasks including time tracking, expense reports, and responding to messages
Maintain a professional, customer-facing presence while working at client sites
Support other technicians and teams to complete project work