Houck Roof Maintenance Inspector

Classification:

Exempt

Reports to:

Lead Roof Inspector

Job Description

Summary/Objective

The Roof Maintenance Inspector examines current client roofing systems and identifies potential issues that can result in job orders for repairs or replacements.

Essential Functions:

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

• Assist in maintaining a monthly/yearly roof inspection list.
• Interacts with co-workers and directly with customers to schedule assigned roof inspections per customer requests and by customer or department deadlines.
• Examines all aspects of installed roofing systems (seams, sources of leakage, integrity of materials, etc.) to identify what, if any, problems are present.
• Photographs the roof and specific issues, notes problems and generates roof drawings.
• Consults with Account Managers as necessary to answer questions about materials, processes and profitable pricing.
• Imports inspection information, notes and solutions to found issues in a report and forwards the report to the appropriate Account Manager for bid preparation by deadlines.
• Collaborates with on-site crew and/or Superintendents when alternative/improved repairs are suggested.
• Be available on-site or via phone to answer questions from roof maintenance crews and/or Superintendent.
• Identifies other issues that may fall outside of the Roof Maintenance Department and communicates these to the appropriate department within Houck.

Competencies

• Building and construction standards and method
• Knowledge of roofing systems and manufacturer specification
• Knowledge of Houck divisions and capabilities (caulking, flooring, masonry restoration,
  • sheet metal, roofing).
• High level of self-motivation and organization.

• Attention to det
• Ability to read blue print
• Correct tools to use and their function
• Basic mathematical sk
• Public and personnel safety.
• Proper equipment selection.
• Control operations of equipment or system
• Understanding and able to follow written direction
• Problem identification and solutions of problem
• 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
• The ability to know one’s location in relation to the environment around you.
• Remember information.
• Flexibility.
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
• Communication/People Ski
• Able to work and maintain a schedule independently.
• Proficient and efficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook & Word.
• Proficient in use of APPS & an Ipad.

Work 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

Physical demands are based on the ability to perform the following actions throughout an average 8 hour period of work for a 5 day work week.

• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and other extremities
• Ability to climb, lift and set up an 80lb ladder and pull a 40lb. ladder to higher level
• Exert maximum muscle force to lift, pull, or carry object
• Keep or regain one’s body balance or to stay upright.
• Quickly move the arms and leg
• Make fast and repeated movements of the body, fingers and hand
• Keep the hand and arm steady while making a movement.
• Quick, coordinated movements of one hand to grasp, manipulate or assemble object
• Coordinate movements of two or more limbs together while sitting, standing, or lying down.
• Stand and walk throughout an extended work day.
• 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.
• Work outdoors
• Ability to sit for long periods of time in an office setting.
• Ability to look at a computer and talk on the phone.
• Ability to drive a vehicle for extended periods of time and throughout the work day.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory requirements.

Position Type

Full-Time

Compensation

Salary

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits available at date of hire.

Required Education and Experience

Travel

Frequent. In-state and out-of-state travel required, sometimes for overnight. A current drivers’

license is required for this position.

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.

Houck Services, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.