Siding Service Technician
Family-run for 50 years, KOTT Inc. is one of Ontario’s largest suppliers of residential construction products and services. Our more than 250 employees serve builders and contractors from four manufacturing and distribution locations in Ottawa and the GTA.
What’s the opportunity?
We are looking for a full-time Service Technician to assess and repair siding issues at new home construction sites, as well as at occupied homes and managed properties. Working in an ever-changing environment, you will be dispatched to multiple service calls per day. Your hands-on skill and experience, combined with your strong customer-service orientation, will play a vital role in keeping our largest customers happy. At the same time, your ability to quickly troubleshoot, be self-directed, and communicate well will have a positive impact on KOTT’s operational efficiency.
You will be provided with a company clothing package, tools, and Personal Protective Equipment (except for safety shoes, which you provide). Additionally, use of a company service vehicle is available during the course of normal business operations.
The wage range for this position is $27 - $32/hour.
Why join KOTT?
· Group benefits plan – includes medical, dental & vision care
· Health & wellness flex spending account – $500/year
· Employee recognition program – $6000 in prizes awarded/year
· Community support – $100/year given to a community organization of your choosing
· KOTT Store – employees get 50% off branded clothing
· Paid uniforms for customer-facing Operations employees
· Annual boot allowance for Operations employees
· Employee & Family Assistance Program – free counselling, self-help resources available 24/7
· Hiring referral bonuses – $250 for each successful hire you recommend
· Performance assessments held twice/year
· Employee & family events
· Five core values guide the way we run our business
· Occupational Health & Safety is a priority
Your day-to-day responsibilities
· Diagnose siding, exterior cladding and trim deficiencies, and assess repair work required.
· Document and communicate the scope of work .
· Repair and/or replace all types of siding as required; including vinyl, aluminum, Hardie board and metal siding.
· Repair and/or replace soffit and fascia as required.
· Submit service records for timely processing of warranty claims and invoices.
What you need to succeed
· Must have 5 years’ siding experience, including experience with multiple siding types, soffit and fascia
· Experience operating a metal break, and other tools including a passlode, drills, saws, snips, benders, caulking guns is required.
· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and stand for long periods of time is required.
· Ability to carry, use, and safely tie off ladders of all sizes is required.
· Working at Heights certification is required.
· Valid G class license with a clean abstract is required.
· Fluency in English is required; fluency in French is an asset.
· Strong focus on safety, and familiarity with all types of Personal Protective Equipment.
· Experience operating a manlift is considered an asset.
· Roofing experience is considered an asset.
· Ability to read and interpret building plans and drawings is an asset.
Applicants please note
· Reliable transportation is essential - KOTT is not on a bus route
· Pay will be based on skills and experience
· You must be legally eligible to work in Canada
· KOTT Inc. is an equal opportunity employer
· Contact KOTT HR if you need accommodations to apply or interview.
· This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.
· While KOTT may use AI tools to help with screening resumes and assessing applicant's skills against job requirements, final candidate selection is made by the KOTT hiring manager/team.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $27.00-$32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nepean, ON K2J 4S8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Siding: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class G licence with a clean abstract (preferred)
- working from heights certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
