Category: Employee Engagement

5 Ways Maxwell Takes Care of Employees and Supports Professional Growth

Posted on by Kathleen Maxwell

Showing up to work shouldn’t feel like a chore. In a demanding industry like commercial roofing, it’s our mission to make every day feel like a positive experience. We want to make Maxwell Roofing one of the best construction companies to work for in Nashville and Huntsville. That’s why we go above and beyond to invest in our employees. 

For nearly 70 years, Maxwell Roofing has stood tall as a family-owned company built on a foundation of quality, teamwork, and service. We’ve built a reputation for treating our team well, and we don’t just talk about taking care of our people—we make it our everyday mission. 

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Here are a few ways we support our team and help our employees reach their full potential:

1. Competitive Wages and Increased Earnings Potential

In an industry as demanding as commercial roofing, recognizing our employees’ hard work and skill is essential. Maxwell Roofing stands out by offering competitive wages that acknowledge the high demand for skilled workers in the trade. We believe in setting our employees on a path to financial stability, ensuring they can make a living and build a fulfilling career with long-term growth potential.

2. Comprehensive Benefits and Security

We recognize life doesn’t always go as planned. Beyond a paycheck, we take pride in providing comprehensive benefits that give you peace of mind and support your well-being. We offer exceptional medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance packages, employer-paid life insurance, and a robust 401(k) plan with a generous 4% company match. We also value work-life balance, offering paid holidays and PTO to ensure our employees have the support they need professionally and personally.

3. “Raising the Roof” with Career Options and Advancement Tracks

At Maxwell, your growth isn’t confined to the rooftops. We believe in nurturing ambition and providing ample opportunities for advancement. From laborers and roofers to foremen and superintendents, countless Maxwell employees have climbed the career ladder, finding fulfilling roles that match their evolving skills and aspirations. We actively encourage and support our employees to find fulfilling roles and advance in their careers.

4. Professional Development and Training Opportunities

We understand that investing in our employees’ personal and professional growth is a win-win. We allocate an average of 40 hours per year for each employee’s training and development, helping our workers receive certifications through the Association of General Contractors and attend on-site training sessions. We believe that staying ahead in the industry requires a commitment to continuous learning, and we’re proud to support our employees on this journey.

5. We Celebrate Employees and Recognize Personal Achievements

No company thrives without celebrating together. We recognize milestone work anniversaries with personalized gifts and heartfelt gestures, and our annual QSPM Award ceremony helps us recognize outstanding work. We believe in acknowledging and appreciating every contribution our employees make. At Maxwell, you’re not just a cog in the machine. You’re an integral part of our team and your achievements deserve to be celebrated.

Build Your Future with Maxwell Roofing

Ready to become a valued member of a supportive, high-achieving team? At Maxwell Roofing, we build fulfilling careers and lasting bonds. Explore our employee testimonials, discover what a day in the life of a Maxwell technician looks like, and then view our current openings and apply.

What Contractors Can Do to Develop Talent for the Future

Posted on by Kathleen Maxwell

Like any company, a commercial roofing contractor not only desires to be known as the best in its industry, but it also hopes to maintain a solid reputation and employ qualified team members along the way. The latter of those goals ultimately helps lead the company to success and longevity within the roofing industry. So, what can roofing contractors do to develop and train top talent who will perform quality work, provide excellent customer service, and become long-term employees? Here are a few tips we’ve observed along the way at Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc.

Provide Ongoing Learning Opportunities

The best and most valuable employees are those who are afforded opportunities for ongoing training and development. And, no matter the type of job or environment, learning is essential for employees to be properly equipped and highly effective on the job. Especially if your roofing employees are joining your team with little to no experience, ongoing learning opportunities are essential to the company’s success. Consider hosting monthly or quarterly on-site training seminars or demonstrations that are taught by industry veterans. Another option is to create or source training videos for employees to watch on a regular basis. All in all, implementing an ongoing learning strategy should be a simple and necessary task for any reputable company that wants to develop top talent for the future.

Offer Competitive Benefits

No matter the industry, a competitive benefits package will always draw the best quality candidates. From affordable health insurance to paid time off to daily working conditions to tuition assistance and more, make sure your company stands apart from competitors when it comes to taking care of your employees. Even more, providing intentional and rewarding opportunities for advancement within the company will often clearly reveal top talent who truly value your company and their roles within it. 

Alter Your Recruitment Efforts

While commercial roofing isn’t the most glamorous of industries for next-generation talent to consider, it is an industry that can provide stable and enjoyable work opportunities. So, while there are modern-day challenges in recruiting new employees to commercial roofing jobs, there are many ways to focus on your recruitment efforts for drawing top talent. From tapping into high school programs to teaching aspiring students about the industry to partnering with military veteran programs to offering college credits for soon-to-be graduates, consider altering your recruitment efforts beyond simple job postings or waiting for talent to find you.  

Create Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships for the next generation of roofing professionals is a growing trend within the industry. This involves pairing new or inexperienced employees with seasoned industry veterans. Whether you’re able to naturally create and develop these staff relationships or partner with industry organizations such as the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), you’ll find that the return on your investment will be well worth your efforts.

Looking for a Talented and Reputable Roofing Contractor?

At Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc., we value our employees and strive to build a team that is committed to excellence. If you’re looking for a full-service commercial roofing partner in Nashville, Tennessee, Huntsville, Alabama, or their surrounding areas, please don’t hesitate to contact our team today! We’re here to help.

How to Discover Top Talent in the Roofing Industry

Posted on by Kathleen Maxwell

No matter the industry, discovering top talent is essential to a company’s reputation and success. And, while employers hope that the best and brightest professionals will seek us out, sometimes we have to do some of the necessary leg work to seek out the most highly qualified employees that best fit our companies’ needs. In the commercial roofing industry, good talent is critical to providing customers with the greatest standards in quality construction, careful and efficient preventative maintenance, attentive and detailed service, and clear and timely communication. Even more, it’s essential to find roofing employees who are committed to safety and ongoing training.

So, how do you discover top talent within the roofing industry? Here’s what we’ve learned at Maxwell Roofing from nearly 70 years in the business. We hope these considerations are helpful to you along your hiring journey.

5 Considerations for Discovering the Best Commercial Roofing Talent

1. Education is power.

As with any career field, education is a powerful component of a candidate’s potential to do great work. Though some of the most talented individuals in the workforce are self-taught and have natural abilities to do great work, education reveals a further step toward excellence. If candidates have taken the time to complete training and study industry principles, it gives employers an added peace of mind in trusting that they’re building a knowledgeable team who can speak the roofing industry lingo and answer any customer questions that may arise.

2. Experience is a plus.

While every employer hopes that the individuals who make up their teams are coming to them with at least some level of practical experience for the roles in which they’re applying, we’ve found that a sincere eagerness to learn goes a long way. Whether it’s shadowing a seasoned roofing professional, serving in an entry-level position, or completing an apprenticeship or internship program—nothing will make an employer feel more confident in welcoming someone to their team than experience in the field. However, we’re always impressed with inexperienced candidates who desire to be trained and show a real passion for ongoing learning on the job! 

3. Efficiency is priority.

Beyond education and experience, a roofing employee who demonstrates efficiency is a top trait to look for when adding to your team. Especially in terms of the dangers involved with building and construction safety—and the current safety concerns surrounding COVID-19— commercial roofing employees must prioritize efficiency. Even more, to ensure that maintenance, service, and inspections are done right from the beginning, it’s a must to hire employees who not only value efficiency but can also provide a proven record of it. 

4. Enthusiasm is positive.

No employer wants someone on their team who doesn’t want to be there. So, rather than hiring someone who needs a job, hire someone who wants one. And—more importantly—hire someone who is enthusiastic about working for your company. It’s never a good sign when a potential employee comes asking for a job while speaking negatively about a previous employer or job. Seek out candidates who are passionate about commercial roofing and who want to eat, sleep, and breathe it daily.

5. Effort is purposeful.

Not only should it be intentional that you’re putting in the effort to discover top talent for your company, but any employee who applies to work for you should demonstrate a concerted effort to not only follow your application guidelines but also an effort to prove themselves deserving of working on your team. Pay close attention to applicants who follow up both in the application process but also throughout the interview process. A purposeful effort to getting hired will almost always replicate itself on the daily job!

Always Choose Quality Over Quantity

A company is only as good as the talent they hire. So, make sure you’re not substituting quantity for quality when it comes to growing your roofing team. We’ve seen a lot of industry changes in our company’s six decades of experience, especially with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. However, one thing that hasn’t changed is the importance of hiring individuals who embody your company’s values and work ethic. If we can be a source of wisdom for you in your hiring process, don’t hesitate to contact us at Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. today! We’re all in this together!

Maxwell Roofing Kicks Off Summer with Employee Appreciation Event

Posted on by Kathleen Maxwell

It’s no secret that Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. loves our employees. Our employees not only work tirelessly each day to exceed customers’ expectations, but they live and breathe the Maxwell Roofing mission, vision, and values. In fact, our company’s legacy maintains its trusted reputation because of our employees’ commitment and excellence in performance.

Get this Party Started

As one of the ways our Maxwell Roofing leadership team shows our gratitude throughout the year, we host the much-anticipated Summer Kick-Off party the Friday before Memorial Day. This year’s celebration was held during lunch hours on May 25, 2018 at the company warehouse (which we’re quickly outgrowing).

“The real purpose of the Maxwell Roofing Summer Kick-Off Party is to rally the entire company together, say thanks, and boost morale as we embark upon the year’s hottest season,” says Kathleen Maxwell, Vice President of Sales. Since summer is typically the busiest season for the Maxwell Roofing team, the Summer Kick-Off Party has also become a positive way to remind employees about safety and the nature of upcoming jobs to keep them engaged. A complimentary lunch is also provided at the party for employees and their families as a way to show appreciation and celebrate their many accomplishments throughout the year.

Here for the Party

With attendance ranging anywhere from around 60 employees plus several accompanying family members, the Summer Kick-Off Party is in its 15th year. The annual celebration began in 2003 as an extension of the company’s yearly Christmas party, which is also a long-standing company tradition. Kathleen explains, “Because of the success and participation of the event, we made the decision 15 years ago to host bi-annual appreciation events, including the Summer Kick-Off Party, and here we are seeing the affirmation of that decision all these years later.”

During the event, Maxwell Roofing’s President, John Maxwell, and the operations team (led by Keith Stiles) also highlights recently completed projects, company and individual accomplishments, as well as upcoming projects, which helps employees get a great overall picture of the collective work being achieved together. Following lunch, the Maxwell leadership team presents fun “swag” to all employees, in addition to holding a raffle for prizes. “We also capture and celebrate the accomplishments of our field crews.  Above all, we want these events to be centered on showing appreciation for our team and crews, highlighting all the many ways they help Maxwell Roofing be successful,” adds Kathleen.

Party On

The Maxwell leadership team’s goal is to keep the celebration brief so that employees can have an early end to their work day. “Not only do we want to celebrate our employees while enjoying a dedicated time of fun together, we also want to show appreciation to their family members, who are in many ways an extended part of our team. Thus, we invite families to the event and encourage employees to take the rest of that work day to spend time at home or however they need,” Kathleen affirms. With a growing team and continued successes, the Maxwell team carries on, looking forward to the many future opportunities to serve customers with excellence and celebrate together along the way.

Curious to know more about the Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. team, company history, or services? Visit our “About” page or contact us today!