Field Roofing Survey Tech | Nationwide Travel

Mantis Innovation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Matching

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Mantis Innovation seeks a Survey Technician to perform field inspections and collect data on commercial roofing systems and building assets across client sites nationwide. The role emphasizes accurate data capture, clear documentation, and proactive communication with project managers.

Overnight travel of roughly three weeks at a time is common. You will operate field tools, take high‑quality photos, identify defects, and support reporting with meticulous notes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
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Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections across client sites to assess condition of building assets, systems, and surrounding areas
• Use company-issued tablets and field tools to capture survey data, including measurements, GPS points, inventory, and condition details
• Document defects clearly, including location, severity, and type of issue, using notes, photos, and system inputs
• Take high-quality, complete photos of assets, defects, and site conditions to support reporting and analysis
• Identify materials, components, and visible deficiencies during inspections and record findings accurately
• Perform hands‑on inspection activities such as measuring sections, navigating surfaces, and accessing different areas of a facility
• Remove debris, clean drains or surfaces, and prepare areas to allow for accurate inspection
• Perform minor field fixes during inspections (securing loose components, sealing gaps, basic patching) when appropriate
• Collect samples or additional data points as required to support condition assessment
• Identify and report safety hazards, site risks, or unsafe conditions; stop work when necessary
• Follow all safety protocols, wear required PPE, and participate in job hazard analysis and safety briefings
• Upload field data, photos, and notes on a regular basis and ensure all required documentation is complete
• Communicate daily with project managers or field leaders on progress, issues, and site conditions
• Complete administrative tasks including time tracking, expense reports, and responding to messages
• Maintain a professional, customer‑facing presence while working at client sites
• Support other technicians and teams to complete project work

Skills

Commercial roofing experience

Field data collection

MS Office proficiency

Ability to travel

Education

AS/BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or related

OSHA 10/30 certification

IIBEC Registered Roof Observer (RRO)

Roofing Technology Certificate

Tools

Tablets / mobile devices for field data capture

Job description

Mantis Innovation seeks a Survey Technician to perform field inspections and collect data on commercial roofing systems and building assets across client sites nationwide. The role emphasizes accurate data capture, clear documentation, and proactive communication with project managers.

Overnight travel of roughly three weeks at a time is common. You will operate field tools, take high‑quality photos, identify defects, and support reporting with meticulous notes.