Roofing Survey Technician — Field Data Specialist

Mantis Innovation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA

HSA

401k Matching

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible hybrid schedule

Job summary

Mantis Innovation seeks a Survey Technician to perform field inspections and data collection on commercial roofing projects across client sites. You will capture measurements, photos, and asset details to support reporting and client decisions.

This role requires regular overnight travel (approximately three weeks per assignment) and close collaboration with Project Managers. As a field team member, you will be the company’s on-site face, delivering accurate data and maintaining safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of commercial roofing, construction, or related field experience.
• Ability to use field data collection tools (tablet or mobile devices).
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office.

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

Field data collection tools

MS Office basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mantis Innovation seeks a Survey Technician to perform field inspections and data collection on commercial roofing projects across client sites. You will capture measurements, photos, and asset details to support reporting and client decisions.

This role requires regular overnight travel (approximately three weeks per assignment) and close collaboration with Project Managers. As a field team member, you will be the company’s on-site face, delivering accurate data and maintaining safety protocols.