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Baker Roofing

Outstanding family oriented company that has one of the best cultures to be a part of in the roofiong industry. BRC has been in business for 100 years with the HQ being in Raleigh NC and the current principle owners have overseen the company since 1969. 

 Work environment in a remote sattelite office is very enjoyable but it is important that the management team shares the same cultural beliefs as the coprorate office. I believe in times past that may not have been the case and specifically here in the Charleston branch (based on reports from employees that were here through several other management teams) it was not. I have witnessed in my short tenure, a big change in philosopy in the branches to make sure that there is continuity with regard to the Baker culture.

Roofing is always going to be/have hot/cold, dirty, long hours, physical work and demanding schedules and travel. If you are going to stay in this profession, you need to find a company that invests as much into you as you do into it...Baker Roofing Company is that company. 

BRC has outstanding benefits (401K (with a match), BCPS medical, dental, etc) but the healthcare costs are a little high for some hourly employees to absorb easilt... but they are available and of high quality.

Although Baker Roofing has been in business for more than 100 years now, the culture that has been promoted is ultimately customer driven for obvious reasons, however, as a former employee, the culture created did not realize to be very beneficial for employees.  Yes, you could qualify for benefits and receive additional training, however the amount of hours required to perform the job responsibilities and duties was burdensome and hyper-exhaustive.  Expect to dedicate a minimum of 60-70 hours per week in order to attempt to handle your responsibilities effectively.  Do not be surprised to work even longer hours as the push was always to maximize the number of project closures to meet budget.  Although "Team Work" was spoken often, it was not realized in actuality.  The system instilled was individual oriented and expectations were derived similarly.  If you prefer a work/personal life balance, then this company IS NOT for you.  Dedication is to the company in spite of the occasional impression otherwise implied or stated. 

My suggestion ... think about what will be most important for you before considering working for Baker Roofing.  Working here can consume your life.

This family-owned company offers the best company culture I have personally been part of in my 28 years in the working world.  Management and the Board of Directors understand what it means to take care of the employee AND the customer which is almost non-existent in the service industry these days.  The company puts resources and comittment behind the employees with constant process improvement and training.  It is evidenced by the extensive growth of employees and locations over the past 8 years that this company is doing something RIGHT! It has grown to be recognized as the third largest roofing company in the nation and I, for one, am proud to be a part of this forward-thinking organization.

I have been working at Baker Roofing Company for almost two years and I can honestly say that I have enjoyed every day. The Baker family is incredibly genuine and everyone always makes themselves available when you’re in need of assistance. Baker has numerous dedicated employees that will go out of their way to ensure that you receive assistance and will even put into place new protocols so that reoccurring needs are met in the most appropriate/professional manner.  You can tell how much they value their employees through their communication and initiatives to helping employees succeed in their chosen career paths within the company.  Throughout my two years at Baker, I have had numerous opportunities for growth in my department and have gained invaluable experience that will help to shape my career goals.

A typical day at work depends on if you are on the Service crew (smaller teams of two or three working on repairs) or Production (larger crews of 10 or 12 working on new construction projects.) 

Service arrives at 7am, Production comes in by 5 or earlier. Neither will reach the job site until around 8am, and neither is paid until the job is reached, so while Production takes more hours out of your day, you don't make any extra money from this. 

Management was usually good at the Crew Leader level. I didn't have enough experience with higher level management to say about them. 

Hardest part of the job was the long amounts of time spent traveling to job sites, during which only the driver is paid. 

Most enjoyable part of the job was the sheer labor and outdoors experience. It's also fun to banter with the guys.

I have absolutely loved my job at Baker Roofing Company. I value that I get to work alongside co-workers that have a hard work ethic along with taking the time to build relationships with one another. I also appreciate that our Executive Management knows me and my co-workers by name and takes time to say hi and ask how we are regularly. My direct management is always extremely helpful and available. I thoroughly enjoy the team I am on and how they push me to be my best. Although some weeks require travel and longer days at the office, I appreciate being a small part of a very big company and assisting in every way I can to make it the best it can be. Overall, I absolutely love this company and what they stand for, it truly is a family feel which is not found often in todays Corporate America!

Locks were put on interior doors because things started disappearing from offices.  On the residential side there is no opportunity for repeat clients, they are handed to the department head by the commercial side of the business, which has an 8 + year head start on contacting clients.  Your only chance at success is to sell a customer the same products and installation that every other company offers but for significantly more.  You cannot compete for Insurance work because of company pricing.  My sales job was threatened when I I questioned why I was being asked to handle billing disputes.  Your potential customers in this market are people with enough discretionary income to afford a new roof out of pocket, that’s it.  Repeat business is captured by department head, Insurance work doesn’t pay enough.

In coming into Baker Roofing I knew nothing about low slope roofing. Baker Roofing took the time to train and educate me all the in's and out's of all the different types of roofing systems and manufacturers. The of culture at Baker Roofing is one of respect. I have always had a wonderful experience in all levels of Baker Roofing management. Everyone has always taken the time to answer phone calls and questions at anytime of the day. This goes all the way from the President of the company down to even the crew members. The hardest part of my job is the long commutes to the daily locations. The most enjoyable part of my job is the interaction with my customers and working to obtain new business.

Baker as a whole has a brilliant team of employees who make it great, management is another story. There are way too many levels of management that don’t seem to communicate with each other. You may discuss the same topic with 5-10 management personnel because everyone wants to be involved in everything.

Management most definitely likes to play favoritism, it doesn’t matter whether you do your job well and are profitable. It ultimately comes down to politics (who you know and who is favored). 

If you can stay out of the eyes of upper management, do your job and keep to yourself, than it ultimately is a great place to work. I would work here again one day but walk on glass when dealing with upper management.

What is the best part of working at the company?
It is a nice company with a great culture. However, the company does not pay well. Furthermore, I have experienced a lot of stress while adjusting to my new position. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
It is not time for you to think. You were asked to follow the established work steps by the management team. As a result, it is difficult to be creative. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Most of the time, I enjoyed receiving the Lord's words daily. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Sometimes busy and sometimes is not.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Laborer 3 salaries reported	$20.00 per hour
Foreman 23 salaries reported	$31.02 per hour
Commercial sales executive 41 salaries reported	$84,756 per year
Commercial roofer 3 salaries reported	$26.00 per hour
Superintendent 6 salaries reported	$84,583 per year

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