Commercial Roofing Service Foreman

Jobless; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Program

Training and Advancement Opportunities

Year-Round Employment

Job summary

Kato Roofing, Inc. is seeking a Commercial Roofing Service Foreman to lead a field crew in repairs, maintenance, leak investigations and small reroof projects across our service area.

You will coordinate daily activities, ensure safety, and maintain communication with customers and internal teams. Ideal candidates have roofing service and leadership experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and a customer-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Commercial roofing service and repair experience preferred.
• Leadership or crew management experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work independently and lead others effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage service crews performing repairs, maintenance, inspections, and small reroof projects.
• Plan daily activities, including crew assignments, materials, and equipment coordination.
• Perform roof leak investigations and diagnose roofing issues.
• Complete service repairs on built-up, single-ply, and sheet metal roofing systems.
• Ensure all work meets KRI quality standards.
• Maintain communication with the Service Superintendent and Service Coordinator.
• Serve as the primary customer contact during service visits.
• Document work performed with photos, notes, and daily reports.
• Enforce OSHA regulations and company safety procedures.
• Train, mentor, and develop service technicians.
• Identify customer needs and additional service opportunities.
• Manage tools, equipment, and materials efficiently.

Skills

Leadership

Roofing experience

Communication

Safety compliance

Job description

Commercial Roofing Service Foreman

Position Overview

The Commercial Roofing Service Foreman plays a critical role in delivering high-quality commercial roofing service work to customers throughout Southern Minnesota. This role focuses on leading a service crew in the execution of repairs, maintenance, leak investigations, small reroof projects, and customer-driven service requests.

As the Service Foreman, you will coordinate daily service activities, ensure work meets Kato Roofing's standards of quality and safety, and maintain excellent communication with customers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage service crews performing repairs, maintenance, inspections, and small reroof projects
• Plan daily activities, including crew assignments, materials, and equipment coordination
• Perform roof leak investigations and diagnose roofing issues
• Complete service repairs on built-up, single-ply, and sheet metal roofing systems
• Ensure all work meets KRI quality standards
• Maintain communication with the Service Superintendent and Service Coordinator
• Serve as the primary customer contact during service visits
• Document work performed with photos, notes, and daily reports
• Enforce OSHA regulations and company safety procedures
• Train, mentor, and develop service technicians
• Identify customer needs and additional service opportunities
• Manage tools, equipment, and materials efficiently

Qualifications & Requirements

• Commercial roofing service and repair experience preferred
• Previous leadership or crew management experience
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Customer-focused mindset
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to work independently and lead others effectively

Work Schedule

• Full-time position
• Monday through Friday
• Overtime, evenings, and weekend work may be required
• Travel throughout the service area is required

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work performed primarily on rooftops and customer jobsites
• Exposure to varying weather conditions
• Ability to climb ladders and navigate roof surfaces
• Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds
• Regular communication, including talking and hearing
• Ability to perform physically demanding work
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment

Compensation

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience

Benefits

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program
• Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Year-Round Employment

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Kato Roofing, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, training, and termination.