Month: October 2022

7 Benefits of a Career in Commercial Roofing

Posted on by Kathleen Maxwell

A commercial roofing career is a great opportunity for people from all types of different backgrounds and experience levels. If you’re wondering how to get commercial roofing jobs or if the industry is right for you, check out these amazing benefits of a career in roofing:

1. Fair compensation 

A commercial roofer receives a living wage that is often times above average those in other industries. No experience is necessary in most cases. Also, roofing jobs can sometimes offer overtime, if desired, to earn even more. 

2. On-the-job training 

Roofers get the training and experience they need on the job. Anyone with a good work ethic and a willingness to learn can be successful in the roofing industry. No college degree? No problem.

3. Abundant learning opportunities

Like any construction job, roofing is a good, solid trade. The skills you pick up on the job are applicable to many other types of work in the construction industry and beyond. A career in roofing gives people plenty of opportunities to grow and improve their skills.

4. Spend time outside 

Roofers aren’t stuck all day in an office staring at a screen. With a career in roofing, you will spend most of your time outside and working with your hands. If you are skilled at physical labor, you may enjoy the challenge that roofing brings you.

5. A variety of work

On a roofing job every day is different. You’ll be at different job sites, performing different tasks and learning different skills, keeping things interesting. If you’re someone who needs variety in your everyday schedule, roofing could be the right job for you.

6. Job security

Roofing is a growing industry, and a critical one. With a career in roofing, you can expect a consistent flow of work. Commercial buildings consistently need maintenance, inspection, or roofing repairs, and roof replacements are also quite common. At the end of the day, as long as you show up on time and work hard, you won’t need to worry about not being able to find consistent work.

7. Advancement opportunities

For ambitious workers, there are plenty of opportunities to metaphorically move up the ladder in roofing. From leadership roles on site to high-level office jobs, roofers have plenty of room to grow within the industry, changing their career as the skills grow and their interests change. 

If you’re ready to learn more about commercial roofing jobs, check out Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal’s career page. We’re hiring!

Employee Spotlight: Todd White

Posted on by Kathleen Maxwell

There are some people who were born to work in the roofing industry, and Todd White is one of those people. Todd was born in Oceanside, California, but he grew up in Tennessee with family members on both sides working in the roofing industry.

When it was time for Todd to pursue a career, he decided to pursue a four-year local sheet metal apprenticeship. Thirty-nine years later, Todd is still working in the industry and has been part of the Maxwell team for nearly half of his career.

A Skilled Craftsman

Todd joined the Maxwell team in 2005 and has progressed to become a Sheet Metal Supervisor in our in-house fabrication department. Todd and his team work hard each day to coordinate with superintendents and produce quality craftsmanship. Maintaining a high quality of work while balancing multiple projects is a challenge that Todd enjoys.

“Most of the commercial roofing is flat and can be difficult for customers to see from the ground,” Todd explained. “But the sheet metal department’s work is often on the edge or the face of the building. Therefore, we are held accountable for doing extremely good work.”

Why He Chose Maxwell Roofing and Sheet Metal

The work ethic and commitment to excellence that is shared across the entire Maxwell team is something Todd has come to appreciate over the years. “Maxwell is full of great people who work hard,” Todd said. “Our team takes pride in their craft, and the quality of the work shows. It is truly unmatched.”

Part of the Maxwell Family

Earlier this year, Maxwell had the chance to recognize and celebrate Todd’s service to his team and his customers by helping him achieve one of his personal goals. “I have always wanted to go back and visit Oceanside,” Todd said. ”Thanks to Maxwell, I can scratch that off my list of goals after they sent me on a trip this year.”

As a family-owned business, the Maxwell staff functions like an extended family. Maxwell is so grateful for Todd’s hard work and dedication over the years.