Siding Service Technician

KOTT Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

KOTT Group in Ottawa, ON is seeking a full-time Service Technician to assess and repair siding issues at new home construction sites, occupied homes, and managed properties. You'll be dispatched to multiple service calls per day, using hands-on skills and strong customer service to keep our largest customers happy.

You will be equipped with company clothing, tools, PPE, and a service vehicle. The role requires 5 years siding experience, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, Working at Heights, a valid G

Qualifications

• Must have 5 years' siding experience with multiple siding types.
• Valid G class license with a clean driving record.
• Working at Heights certification required.
• Fluency in English; French is an asset.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Experience operating a manlift and reading building plans is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose siding, exterior cladding and trim deficiencies, and assess repair work required.
• Document and communicate the scope of work.
• Repair/replace all types of siding; including vinyl, aluminum, Hardie board and metal siding.
• Repair and/or replace soffit and fascia as required.
• Submit service records for warranty claims and invoices.

Skills

Siding experience

Tool operation

Reading building plans

Customer service

Tools

Metal break

Caulking guns

Drills

Saws

Snips

Benders

Ladders

Job description

We are looking for a full-time Service Technician to assess and repair siding issues at new home construction sites, as well as at occupied homes and managed properties. Working in an ever-changing environment, you will be dispatched to multiple service calls per day. Your hands-on skill and experience, combined with your strong customer-service orientation, will play a vital role in keeping our largest customers happy. At the same time, your ability to quickly troubleshoot, be self-directed, and communicate well will have a positive impact on KOTT's operational efficiency.

You will be provided with a company clothing package, tools, and Personal Protective Equipment (except for safety shoes, which you provide). Additionally, use of a company service vehicle is available during the course of normal business operations.

The wage range for this position is $27.00 - $32.00/hour.

• Diagnose siding, exterior cladding and trim deficiencies, and assess repair work required
• Document and communicate the scope of work
• Repair/replace all types of siding; including vinyl, aluminum, Hardie board and metal siding
• Repair and/or replace soffit and fascia as required
• Submit service records for timely processing of warranty claims and invoices

What you need to succeed:

• Must have 5 years' siding experience, including experience with multiple siding types, soffit and fascia
• Experience operating a metal break, and other tools including a passlode, drills, saws, snips, benders, caulking guns is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and stand for long periods of time is required.
• Ability to carry, use, and safely tie off ladders of all sizes is required.
• Working at Heights certification is required.
• Valid G class license with a clean abstract is required.
• Fluency in English is required; fluency in French is an asset.
• Strong focus on safety, and familiarity with all types of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Experience operating a manlift is considered an asset.
• Roofing experience is considered an asset.
• Ability to read and interpret building plans and drawings is an asset.