Cl a s sification:

N o n -Exempt

Reports to:

General Manager/Project Manager

Jo b Description

S u mmary/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.

• Ab ide 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.

• Lo ad 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.

• D riving the company vehicle. Foreman is responsible for proper use and maintenance of company vehicle.

  C o mpetencies

• Building and construction standards and methods

• Correct tools to use and their functions

• Correct disposal methods

• Basic mathematical skills

• Public and personnel safety

• Proper equipment selection

• Control operations of equipment or systems

• Understanding and able to follow written directions

• Problem identification and solutions of problems

• Judgment and decision making, time management

• Talking to others to effectively convey information

• Active listening-giving full attention to what people are saying

• Match and detect differences between colors, shades, and texture

• Understand speech and converse with people

• Tell when something is wrong or likely to go wrong

• Shift back and forth between two or more activities

• T he ability to know one’s location in relation to the environment around you

• Remember information

• Judgment and decision making, time management.

• Flexibility.

• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.

• Communication/People Skills

  Wo r k 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

  P h y sical 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.

• Exert oneself physically over long periods of time.

• Bend stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and other extremiti

• Use one’s abdominal muscles and lower back to lift continuously over time without fatiguing.

• Exert maximum muscle force to lift, pull, or carry obje

• Keep or regain one’s body balance or to stay uprigh

• Quickly move the arms and

• Make fast and repeated movements of the body, fingers and hand

• Exert muscle force repeated

• Keep the hand and arm steady while making a movem

• Quick, coordinated movements of one hand to grasp, manipulate or assemble objects

• Coordinate movements of two or more limbs together while sitting, standing, or lying down

• Stand and walk throughout an extended workday.

• Use legs, hands and arms on a consistent basis for manual labor

• Climb and/or balance yourself

• Lift up to 100 pounds on occasion and up to 50 pounds regularly

• Excellent vision skills (with or without correction) are required.

• Ability to clearly hear within speech range in an environment with construction noise

• Kneel, squat, or bend consistently for more than 4 hours a day.

• Use hands consistently to grip, or pinch for more than 4 hours a day

• Make repetitive motions much of work hours

• Work outdoors

  S upe r v i sory Responsibility

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

  Position Type

  Fu ll-Time/Variable Hours

  C o mpensation

  H o u rly

  B ene fits

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

  Required Education and Experience

• Comparable Experience

• 5 years commercial roofing service or installation.

• Commercial roofing training certifications are a plus.

• Ability to navigate and use smart phone and ipad.

  Tr a v e l

  Mo s tly 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.

  H o u ck Services, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.