Roofer - Entry Level

Job Description

Job Description

MacDermott Roofing, Inc. has been servicing the Metro Detroit area since 1975 and has a long history of excellence. Our focus is providing repair and replacement services for commercial/industrial low slope roofs.

Can you commit to our core values?

• Support Your Team: Shows up for their team (punctual, reliable, etc.). Flexible in job assignments to make sure the team is supported when needed. Participates in activities to help make sure the team succeeds. Shows up ready to work with proper tools/equipment, proper attire and a proper mindset to do their best work.
• Do What’s Best for the Customer: Performs quality work. Dependable, shows up when customers need us even if it’s on a weekend. Does their best work that provides the best solution for the customer even if it is difficult. Takes pride in their work and ownership over quality.
• Say/Do 100%: Does what they say they are going to do 100% of the time. Is consistent with their performance so others know what they can expect.
• Always Improving: Takes critical feedback and shows noticeable improvement. Strives to do better with their skills. Participates in trainings and asks for support when needed to help themselves improve. Takes ownership of their own improvement. Contributes ideas to help our team improve.
• Go Home Safe: Commits to safety initiatives for themselves and others. Shows up ready to perform with safety equipment and a safety mindset. Looks out for their team to help their team go home safe. Brings safety infractions to attention to help the team improve on safety initiatives

What is the position?

As a  Roofing Technician at MacDermott Roofing, you’d perform repairs or replacements on commercial buildings for primarily low slope roofs. Our service area is primarily 1 hour from our Livonia office location. You’d be working with hand tools, various roofing materials, climbing ladders and following safety protocols. You’d be initially placed in either our service/repair department or be part of our installation team. Cross training between departments may become available from time to time. You would need reliable transportation that allows you to show up consistently for our team and customers. Training is primarily on the job, combined with in-house mini trainings during weather days. MacDermott works year-round as much as conditions will allow us to safely operate. This is not a temporary position or part time position. The ideal candidate in this role would want to understand our protocols, roofing specs, and become a critical person to our team to help drive the company vision.

Typical Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lifting and carrying over 50lbs.
• Climbing ladders
• Using hand tools
• Communicating/collaborating with co-workers
• Make repairs to commercial and industrial flat roofs (Various materials TPO, EPDM, PVC, etc.) (rarely commercial shingle)
• Consistently learning/developing your skills
• Carry out duties as instructed by supervisory staff
• Helping the team maintain our shop area
• Obtain safety training and maintain safety protocol and standards at all times

Qualifications:

• Must be 18+ years old
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• Ability to use hand tools
• Punctual / Reliable
• Quick Learner
• Good communication skills
• Ability to lift and carry over 50lbs.
• Ability to use a ladder
• OSHA 10 certification within the last 5 years; if not it will be required within the first 60 days of employment (course paid for by employer).
• OSHA Fall Protection training within the last 5 years; if not it will be required within the first 60 days of employment (course paid for by employer).

Compensation and Benefits:

• Paid weekly via direct deposit
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Employer matched 401(k) Retirement
• Life Insurance paid for by the employer
• PTO and paid Holidays
• Starting wage commensurate with experience
• Performance based wage
• Up to $1,000 clothing allowance for MacDermott issued clothing (hoodies, shirts, coat, etc.)
• Bonus programs 

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible