Senior Siding Installation & Training Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops installation methods for all vinyl and aluminum siding products and acts as an expert on installation development and processes.
• Develops vinyl siding installation training programs including live seminars, installation manuals, and videos.
• Conducts product installation training seminars for sales, marketing, contractors, and distributors.
• Works closely with the R&D group to develop new and refine existing products regarding the installation piece of the product.
• Assists in the testing of products for code approvals by installing new products in various testing facilities.
• Works with the warranty department as needed to resolve installation-related claims.
• Affixes during plant tours, presenting product features and installation methods.
• Involves in planning and developing display materials for the sales team as needed.

Educations, Experience and Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of exterior cladding products and the installation process.
• Knowledge of standard building practices.
• Excellent communication skills and group presentation skills.
• Proven ability to interact with people of various backgrounds for the purpose of promoting products and the communication proper installation of the products.
• Skilled mechanical abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, such as installation instructions, product specifications, and building code specifications.
• Knowledge of reading architectural blueprints.
• Technical writing experience for training documentation.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of Corel Draw or equivalent is a plus.
• VSI certified Installer/Trainer and Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and be a self-starter, self-directed.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Physical Demands

• Sit, stand, walk, use hands to touch, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• General decision-making requiring judgement and performing activities requiring sustained concentration.

Work Environment

• Noise level in the work environment is sometimes moderate when working in an office, however, some of the work may be required in the operating units which mandate usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.
• May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators.
• Travel including air travel and/or auto travel will be required.