Field Technician

Job Description

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Engineering consulting firm is seeking to fill Building Enclosure Inspector career positions at its Canton, MA office location. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a unique small business with a big 128-year history, conducting tests on large-scale construction, historic buildings, and pre- and post-construction projects including some of the most iconic buildings in New England. Training provided.

Position Duties:

Successful candidate performs specialized building enclosure services on large-scale buildings: weatherproofing tests and inspection services, along with forensic services, window, curtain wall, storefront, and door testing, FM Global wind uplift test, smoke test and electronic leak detection for roofs. Is responsible for interpreting and recording findings, processing reports, and interfacing with clients, along with other duties as assigned by the Director of Building Enclosure Services.

Requirements:

Preferred education: Civil Engineering degree; minimum education: Associates degree;

Minimum: 3 years of experience in construction engineering, building inspection services, or building enclosure services;

Ability to compose professional reports in a timely manner with accuracy and attention to detail.

Willingness to learn and share knowledge;

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with problem solving, organizational, time management skills, and attention to detail;

Clean record from pre-employment background check (CORI);

Reliable vehicle, valid Drivers License and clean driving record;

Must be able to pass random drug and alcohol tests;

Physical abilities necessary: Ability to sit; stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. Occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Ability to lift up to 125 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While in the field may be required to walk in rugged conditions, work in adverse weather conditions, stand up to eight hours or more at a time, and work from heights (ex., from staging, ladders, boom-lift, scaffolding, or on roofs of high buildings);

Willingness to comply with safety procedures in office and on job sites. Must wear attire appropriate with performing assigned duties safely. ANSI-approved footwear necessary. Hard hat, safety vest and safety glasses are provided;

Must be legally authorized to work long term in the US;

OSHA-10 certification;

Computer proficiency (MS Office and AutoCAD).

This is a full-time position. Possible overtime potential.

Compensation commensurate with education and experience.

Benefit package available.