Be part of a team of inspectors, engineers, and technicians conducting structural condition assessments to support the emerging solar revolution

This is a new engineering firm being formed from a long history.

Your contribution would be enormous and highly visible.

Central New York roof-top solar panel installation and engineering company is seeking a Residential Framing Inspector and Repair Technician for the WNY region (Niagara Falls - Buffalo - Jamestown)

We need someone who can perform structural inspections of existing wood framed residential roofs and their supporting structures (structural, not the roofing itself)

And create sketches and/or drawings of the existing structure.

And be able to add simple wood bracing (collar ties, knee walls, strongbacks, etc.) when needed.

Your inspection report goes to our Engineering Department and we decide if the existing roof can support the additional weight of the proposed solar panels.

If our engineers decide to reinforce the existing roof structure (only structural repairs not the roofing) then you would also need to provide an estimate of the repairs.

We prefer someone who can actually do the repairs or manage the repair project by others (but not required)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE NEEDED:

1) BLUEPRINT READING/MEASUREMENT, DRAFTING, AND/OR DRAWING SKILLS EXPERIENCE
You will need to take measurements, photos, and create sketches or drawings of the existing structure as-built:
You must be able to take accurate measurements and create multi-view sketches including section views and plan views to accurately and completely describe the existing structure.
These can be hand sketches but must be legible and a quick read. No narrative descriptions, no checklists, or wordy descriptions will be acceptable - must be an acceptable engineering or architectural drawing with notes.
Sometimes you can find or get "as built" drawings from the original architect or engineer. Sometimes you can get from the town or village records. Those are acceptable.

2) LICENSED OR CERTIFIED HOME INSPECTOR
You must be able to recognize structural flaws (and we also provide some specialized training for this).
You need to be a NYS-DOS licensed Home Inspector or able to get within 6 months.
However we will consider someone registered or otherwise certified by a recognized organization such as InterNACHI, NAHI, or ASHI, etc.

3) BASIC SKILLS
framing, construction, or carpentry experience and tools
reliable transportation
basic computer and internet experience
able to safely climb ladders and crawl into tight spaces
basic building code experience (and we also provide training for this)

No resume is required, but if you already have one send it.

We are more interested in seeing drawings or sketches you have done

Please let us know what time and days to call or write back.

We need independent contractors immediately per diem, 20-60 hrs per week, from your home or office, make your own schedule, be your own boss, work all year round. Group health insurance available.

Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers

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Residential Roof Framing Inspector and Repair