Technical Assistant Position Available In Penobscot, Maine

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Reports to:

Territory Sales Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Technical Assistant is hired to assist in the Garland SalesRepresentative’s execution of their job responsibilities as itrelates to project management, on-site quality control, contractorand customer daily communication, core sampling, inspections andassistance with specifications, details, RAMP (Roof AssetManagement Planning software), asset management, etc. Additionally,the position will plan, coordinate, direct and supervisesubcontractors and vendors engaged on project ensuring that theycomplete the work on time, within budget and to the qualityspecified. This person will work directly with the Garland SalesRepresentative, client, subcontractors and vendors to facilitatethe completion of project.

CORE & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist in assessing new projects and leak solutions via inspectionreports, photographs and working with subcontractors. Assist in development of asset management plans, project specificplans, details and specifications. Controls the flow of information on project site. Manages sub-contractors by evaluating, monitoring and controllingperformance. Track jobsite progress via daily reports and photographs. Monitors the work and compares work in place to the schedule andspecification requirements. Enforce quality assurance and control for compliance with thespecification. Engage in business development activities (as needed). Develop/market insulation plans/packages. Develop custom roof drawing/detail packages. Assist contractors with core samples (roofing/abatement/CLEARtesting). Provide daily updates to the Garland Representative. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must possession at least a high school diploma and a post-secondarydegree is preferred. A background in construction, constructiondesign, estimating, engineering or architecture is preferred. Mustpossess excellent skills in math, writing, public relations andcommunication, both written and oral. Proficiency in MicrosoftOffice (Word, Excel,). Ability to learn Visio or Lucid Chart andMicrosoft Project. Ability to multi-task in a detailed orientedteam environment. Ability to work effectively with all levels ofmanagement with emphasis on the sales force and end user.

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

The Technical Assistant must be able to carry, push, pull, reachand lift up to 50 lbs. of roofing material routinely; climbladders/ extension ladders routinely; climb ladders while carryingpackages or bags weighing approximately 30 lbs.; climb and traversedifferent roof levels; jump down from different roof levels; readat, above, and below shoulder height; occasionally stoop, kneel orcrouch; sufficient manual dexterity required to operate equipmentand to cut and manipulate products/ materials and use a flashlight;tolerate inclement weather, including excessive heat, cold,humidity, and rain; and have a normal range of tolerance tohousehold and other types of typical industrial/ constructionchemicals and solvents. The Technical Assistant must be able to communicate orally in aclear, concise and effective manner with the customers, accountrepresentatives, company representatives, management, staff, andthe public in face-to-face, one-on-one and group settings. Abilityto use a telephone for communication. Maintaining regularpredictable and punctual attendance at assigned job locations isessential. Ability to establish and maintain effective workingrelationships with others. Use office equipment such as a personalcomputer, copier and facsimile machines. Ability to communicate inwriting in a clear, concise and effective manner. Sit or stand forextended time periods. Hearing and vision required to be withinnormal ranges. Must maintain a valid Driver’s license to have theability to operate a motor vehicle and travel domestically byplane.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Garland Staffing Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmativeaction employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color,religion, national origin, ancestry, military status, veteranstatus, marital status, gender identity or expression, transgenderstatus, citizenship, sexual orientation, age (40 and older),disability (except where the disability prevents the individualfrom being able to perform the essential functions of the job andcannot be reasonably accommodated) or any other legally protectedcharacteristic under federal, state or local law.