Experienced Roof Anchor Inspection & Load Testing Technician
All Window Cleaning Services
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Job summary
All Anchor is seeking an experienced Roof Anchor Inspection & Load Testing Technician to support commercial-building projects across Illinois and Iowa.
This is not an entry-level role; candidates must have hands-on experience inspecting roof anchors and related rooftop anchorage systems, including load testing and detailed field documentation.
Qualifications
- Prior professional roof-anchor inspection experience is required.
- Candidates must be able to inspect roof anchors and related systems on commercial rooftops.
Responsibilities
- Perform inspections of existing rooftop anchors and related anchorage systems.
- Create anchor inventories and location records.
- Take measurements and document anchor conditions with photographs.
- Conduct roof-anchor proof/load testing per procedures.
- Prepare inspection/testing reports and ensure traceability of anchors and test results.
- Coordinate with building owners, managers, contractors, and engineers.
- Travel across Illinois and Iowa for project work.
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Job description
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
All Anchor provides field inspection, testing, documentation, and engineering-support services for rooftop anchorage, façade-access, and fall-protection systems.
We are seeking an experienced Roof Anchor Inspection & Load Testing Technician to support commercial-building projects throughout Illinois and Iowa.
This is not an entry-level position. Candidates must have prior hands‑on experience inspecting existing roof anchors and related rooftop anchorage systems.
The ideal candidate will also have experience performing proof/load testing, documenting existing anchor conditions, identifying deficiencies, working with façade-access or suspended-access systems, and preparing detailed field documentation for subsequent engineering review.
The Roof Anchor Inspection & Load Testing Technician will be responsible for field activities that may include:
- Performing inspections of existing rooftop anchors and related anchorage systems.
- Identifying and documenting roof anchors, tie‑back anchors, davit bases, and related façade-access/fall-protection components.
- Creating accurate anchor inventories and location records.
- Identifying anchor types, configurations, attachment conditions, and supporting substrates.
- Taking required measurements.
- Producing detailed photographic documentation of each anchor and associated conditions.
- Inspecting accessible anchor components, connections, fasteners, welds, and surrounding conditions.
- Identifying and documenting visible corrosion, deterioration, deformation, cracking, damaged components, questionable welds, loose components, and other deficiencies.
- Performing roof‑anchor proof/load testing in accordance with approved procedures.
- Setting up and operating applicable testing equipment.
- Accurately recording applied loads, test durations, results, movement, and observations.
- Verifying testing‑equipment identification and calibration status before use.
- Following established testing acceptance criteria and stop‑work procedures.
- Completing standardized inspection and testing reports.
- Maintaining traceability between individual anchors, photographs, inspection findings, and test results.
- Organizing and submitting complete project documentation for QC and engineering review.
- Communicating unusual conditions, failed tests, deficiencies, or conditions outside established procedures.
- Performing additional field investigation or testing when requested.
- Coordinating professionally with building owners, property managers, contractors, engineers, and other project personnel.
- Maintaining inspection and testing equipment in proper working condition.
Prior professional roof‑anchor inspection experience is required.
Qualified candidates should have hands‑on experience with several of the following:
- Existing roof‑anchor inspections
- Roof‑anchor proof/load testing
- Tie‑back anchor inspections
- Davit systems and davit bases
- Façade‑access anchorage
- Suspended‑access systems
- Fall‑protection anchorage
- Existing‑building rooftop conditions
- Anchor identification and inventory
- Anchor condition assessment and documentation
- Inspection of accessible welds, fasteners, connections, and attachment conditions
- Field measurements
- Detailed photographic documentation
- Preparation of roof‑anchor inspection/testing reports
Applicants whose experience is limited solely to general roofing, construction, window cleaning, or rope access without actual roof‑anchor inspection experience will not meet the minimum experience requirement for this position.
- Have documented professional roof‑anchor inspection experience.
- Understand common rooftop anchor and façade‑access system configurations.
- Have experience working safely on commercial rooftops and at height.
- Understand applicable fall‑protection practices.
- Be capable of recognizing and accurately documenting visible anchor deficiencies.
- Be able to follow established inspection and testing procedures.
- Take accurate field measurements.
- Produce clear and complete photographic documentation.
- Maintain accurate identification and traceability for inspected/tested anchors.
- Be comfortable operating inspection and load‑testing equipment.
- Complete detailed digital field reports.
- Be comfortable using smartphones, tablets, cameras, and electronic documentation systems.
- Possess strong attention to detail.
- Communicate professionally with project personnel.
- Be willing and able to travel throughout Illinois and Iowa.
- Possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation as required for assigned projects.
- Multiple years of roof‑anchor inspection experience.
- Roof‑anchor proof/load‑testing experience.
- Experience with hydraulic or mechanical anchor‑testing equipment.
- Façade-access system inspection experience.
- Davit‑system experience.
- Tie‑back anchor experience.
- Suspended‑scaffold/access experience.
- Existing‑building inspection experience.
- SPRAT or IRATA certification.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30.
- OSHA fall‑protection training.
- Competent Person training related to fall protection.
- First Aid/CPR.
- Aerial lift / MEWP certification.
- Relevant welding or structural inspection experience.
- Experience working with licensed structural engineers on anchor inspection/certification programs.
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