Concrete Coatings Lead

Higgins Group, Inc.; Oatville (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

Higgins Group Inc. is seeking a Concrete Coatings Lead to manage small crews and oversee the preparation, application, and finishing of coating systems on residential and commercial spaces.

You will train crew members, monitor quality and safety, coordinate daily tasks, and maintain documentation while ensuring projects meet cure requirements and client expectations.

This hands-on role requires experience with surface prep, coating application, and the use of grinders and dust collection systems.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience installing concrete coatings.
• Experience operating grinders, dust collection systems, and related hand/power tools.
• Ability to read project scopes, product instructions, and safety information.

Responsibilities

• Lead small concrete coatings crews, assigning tasks based on project requirements and daily production goals.
• Prepare surfaces including grinding, cleaning, crack repair, and profiling for coating adhesion.
• Evaluate substrate and site conditions and communicate concerns before proceeding.
• Mix and apply coating systems per manufacturer specs, including ratios, coverage, times, and cure times.
• Inspect work throughout installation and at completion, addressing deficiencies and ensuring readiness for customer use within cure requirements.
• Monitor material usage and crew productivity to reduce waste and meet project expectations.
• Train and coach crew members on installation techniques, equipment operation, safety, and workmanship.
• Communicate professionally with customers about daily activities, site access, and curing restrictions.
• Complete daily reports, crew time records, and project photos.
• Uphold Higgins Group Inc.'s standards of professionalism and teamwork.

Skills

Concrete coatings installation

Surface preparation

Tool operation

Safety compliance

Communication with customers

Tools

Grinders

Dust collection

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Title: Concrete Coatings Lead

Full Time: Hourly. Final compensation depends upon skill and experience. Paid weekly.

Position Summary

The Concrete Coatings Division delivers premium concrete coating solutions for residential and commercial spaces-including garages, patios, driveways, pool decks, and interior floors The Lead is a hands-on field leader responsible for overseeing small crews through the preparation, application, and finishing of concrete coating systems. This person works alongside crew members, assigns daily tasks, monitors workmanship, and keeps projects moving safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead small concrete coatings crews, assigning tasks based on project requirements, crew experience, and daily production goals.
• Perform and oversee surface preparation, including grinding, cleaning, crack repair, and concrete profiling to ensure proper coating adhesion.
• Evaluate substrate and job-site conditions; communicate concerns that could affect installation, quality, or completion timelines before proceeding.
• Mix and apply coating systems according to manufacturer specifications, including required ratios, coverage rates, working times, and cure times.
• Inspect work throughout installation and at completion; address deficiencies promptly and verify the project is ready for customer use within specified cure requirements.
• Monitor material usage and crew productivity to reduce waste and support project labor and material expectations.
• Train and coach crew members on installation techniques, equipment operation, safety practices, and workmanship standards.
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding daily activities, site access, property protection, and curing restrictions.
• Complete required daily reports, crew time records, project photos, and other job documentation.
• Uphold Higgins Group Inc.'s standards of professionalism, teamwork, and respect on every project.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience installing concrete coating systems, with working knowledge of surface preparation, material mixing, application, and finishing.
• Experience operating concrete grinders, dust collection systems, and related hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and follow project scopes, product instructions, manufacturer specifications, and safety information.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including prolonged standing, kneeling, bending, and lifting or carrying materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance or lifting equipment as needed.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel to assigned job sites and work in varying weather and site conditions.
• Commitment to following company safety procedures and wearing required PPE.

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily on residential and commercial job sites, both indoors and outdoors.
• This is an active field position requiring regular participation in installation work while supervising a small crew.
• Work may involve exposure to dust, noise, coating materials, and changing weather conditions, with required controls and PPE.
• Frequent interaction with crew members, leadership, customers, and other job-site personnel.
• Work schedules may vary based on project needs, weather, and coating application or curing requirements.

Company Benefits Included:

• Health
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Employment contingent upon passing Drug Test, Physical, and E-Verify