Field Technician – Siding

Kevin Schmitt Siding & Insulation, Inc.; Town of Waterford (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

health insurance

bonus opportunities

other benefits

Job summary

Kevin Schmitt Siding & Insulation, Inc. is seeking a Field Technician to join our siding crew in Wisconsin. The role focuses on quality repairs of existing siding and installation of new siding, trim, gutters, and related components.

You will work with vinyl, steel, and LP SmartSide, with strong emphasis on safety and client collaboration. Responsibilities include assisting tradesmen, erecting scaffolding, unloading materials, measuring and cutting for fit, and inspecting roof structures to

Qualifications

• Proven roofing or general construction experience.
• Working knowledge of different siding materials and installation.
• The ability to lift heavy materials and tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist tradesmen and machine operators in construction projects.
• Erect and break up scaffolding, ladders, pump poles, etc. with attention to safety.
• Unload and carry materials at construction sites.
• Use equipment to break old forms and structures.
• Prepare and apply construction materials to build structures or fill gaps.
• Inspecting the structure of roofs to determine best course of action.
• Measure and cut materials to fit around vents, gutters, windows, doors, corners, and walls.
• Replace areas of siding that are damaged or rotting.
• Safely set up ladders, scaffolding, and hoisting equipment as required.
• Update foreman on job progress and report problems.

Skills

Roofing experience

General construction experience

Siding installation knowledge

Heavy lifting

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

As a Field Technician on our siding crew, you would be responsible for quality repairs of clients’ existing siding and the installation of new siding, trim, gutters, downspouts, etc. The sider’s responsibilities include tearing off, prepping the site for new installation, removal and cleanup of waste from project site, and other construction tasks as deemed needed. The sider must be able to work with vinyl, steel and LP SmartSide engineer siding. Carpentry experience is a plus. A key responsibility of the crew is to ensure that all safety standards and procedures are adhered to. To be successful as a sider, you need to be able to maintain good working relationships with clients and other contractors and co-workers, collaborate well and problem solve, and take direction as needed.

We work year-round, have an A+ Accreditation with the Better Business Bureau.

Benefits

• 401K
• health insurance
• bonus opportunities
• other benefits

We have high standards and expect employees to uphold our excellent reputation, have a positive attitude and high energy.

Responsibilities

• Assist tradesmen and machine operators in construction projects.
• Erect and break up scaffolding, ladders, pump poles, etc. with attention to safety.
• Unload and carry materials at construction sites.
• Use equipment to break old forms and structures.
• Prepare and apply construction materials to build structures or fill gaps (e.g cement, plywood, etc.).
• Clean out site from debris and discarded material.
• Inspecting the structure of roofs in order to determine the best course of action.
• Measuring and cutting materials to ensure that they fit securely around vents, gutters, windows, doors, corners, and walls.
• Smoothing out rough spots on structure to prepare the surface for new siding or waterproofing.
• Replacing areas of clients’ siding that are damaged or rotting.
• Installing vapor barriers and insulation to create a more waterproof seal.
• Safely setting up ladders, scaffolding, and hoisting equipment as required.
• Updating the foreman and others on job progress and reporting any problems related to the job.
• Safely transporting all required equipment and materials to job sites.

Requirements / Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proven roofing or general construction experience.
• Working knowledge of different siding materials and installation.
• The ability to lift heavy materials and tools.