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Team Summary The main focus of this team is to support sales and distribution by educating commercial roofing installers on the finer points of installing a single‑ply roof system. GAF has nine trailers nationwide, fully equipped with membranes, accessories, equipment, and mock‑ups that we bring to the contractor’s facility to train their employees. The objective is to improve the quality of their installations, which will reduce call‑backs and improve their reputation in the marketplace.
Job Summary The Commercial Training Specialist will drive world‑class learning & development initiatives for both internal talent and GAF’s external customers. The overall focus is on GAF commercial single‑ply, ISO and coatings product lines. The specialist is responsible for presentation development, hands‑on product application training and curriculum development focused on the TPO & ISO product lines and their correct field application.
Essential Duties
Responsible for training GAF commercial contractors and distribution partners in the finer points of commercial product installations.
Capture & share best practices about product installation.
Monitor and evaluate technical training programs, assess results and implement enhancements as needed to ensure the effectiveness of programs.
Conduct project site visits & job starts to review in-progress or complete project installations. Develop tools to develop GAF employees regarding job starts and inspections.
Assist in developing new products and capabilities for commercial roofing products. Focus primarily on single‑ply products.
Qualifications Required
High School Diploma or GED.
Bilingual in Spanish.
Minimum of 8 years applicable experience in the commercial roofing industry, preferably with experience as a Superintendent or Foreman with single‑ply product lines.
Must have the ability to communicate and present in front of large groups.
Willingness to work alone and be unsupervised. Travel is nearly 75% and the position requires the willingness and ability to undertake that lifestyle.
Be proficient at hand welding thermoplastic details.
Operates from a remote office, without daily direct supervision, self‑schedules and self‑motivated.
Qualifications Preferred
Roof Consultants Institute: Registered Roof Observer (RRO) designation.
Roof Consultants Institute: Registered Roof Consultants (RRC) highly preferred.
Travel Requirements 75% domestic travel.
Compensation Base Salary Range: $72,000–$92,000.
Benefits We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full‑time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., you must be eligible to work in the U.S. without a need for employer‑sponsored visa (work permit).
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Commercial Training Specialist
role at
GAF .
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Team Summary The main focus of this team is to support sales and distribution by educating commercial roofing installers on the finer points of installing a single‑ply roof system. GAF has nine trailers nationwide, fully equipped with membranes, accessories, equipment, and mock‑ups that we bring to the contractor’s facility to train their employees. The objective is to improve the quality of their installations, which will reduce call‑backs and improve their reputation in the marketplace.
Job Summary The Commercial Training Specialist will drive world‑class learning & development initiatives for both internal talent and GAF’s external customers. The overall focus is on GAF commercial single‑ply, ISO and coatings product lines. The specialist is responsible for presentation development, hands‑on product application training and curriculum development focused on the TPO & ISO product lines and their correct field application.
Essential Duties
Responsible for training GAF commercial contractors and distribution partners in the finer points of commercial product installations.
Capture & share best practices about product installation.
Monitor and evaluate technical training programs, assess results and implement enhancements as needed to ensure the effectiveness of programs.
Conduct project site visits & job starts to review in-progress or complete project installations. Develop tools to develop GAF employees regarding job starts and inspections.
Assist in developing new products and capabilities for commercial roofing products. Focus primarily on single‑ply products.
Qualifications Required
High School Diploma or GED.
Bilingual in Spanish.
Minimum of 8 years applicable experience in the commercial roofing industry, preferably with experience as a Superintendent or Foreman with single‑ply product lines.
Must have the ability to communicate and present in front of large groups.
Willingness to work alone and be unsupervised. Travel is nearly 75% and the position requires the willingness and ability to undertake that lifestyle.
Be proficient at hand welding thermoplastic details.
Operates from a remote office, without daily direct supervision, self‑schedules and self‑motivated.
Qualifications Preferred
Roof Consultants Institute: Registered Roof Observer (RRO) designation.
Roof Consultants Institute: Registered Roof Consultants (RRC) highly preferred.
Travel Requirements 75% domestic travel.
Compensation Base Salary Range: $72,000–$92,000.
Benefits We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full‑time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., you must be eligible to work in the U.S. without a need for employer‑sponsored visa (work permit).
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