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Job Description:

We are looking for experienced concrete polishing technicians.  Our ideal candidates are flexible, hardworking, positive self-starters who are safety oriented and open to learning new skills and techniques. We are also willing to work with people new to the trade, but must be willing to learn and hard-working

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We are very proud to announce that we have been awarded for the fourth year in a row, the achievement of being an Elite Sikafloor Installer. This is very important to our company, as the quality of our floors is of utmost importance. Below are the specifics of what being an Elite Sikafloor Installer means in Sika’s words.

“Protective Coating Specialists Named an Elite Sikafloor® Installer for 2019

Appleton, WI – April 30, 2019 – Sika Corporation has renewed Protective Coating Specialists as an Elite Level installer of Sika floor and wall systems for 2019. The company is among a selected group of flooring contractors recognized for their commitment to high quality resinous floor and wall installations.

Each year every Sikafloor Installer goes through a rigorous training and evaluation program to assure that they meet Sika’s high standards. In addition, each contractor is evaluated and rated annually on a variety of technical and business criteria and classified into one of three categories – Elite Sikafloor Installer, Master Sikafloor Installer and Sikafloor Installer – with Elite Installer being the highest level of achievement.

“We are pleased to renew Protective Coating Specialists as a Sikafloor Elite Installer,” said Stew Snoddy, senior vice president of Sika Corporation’s Flooring Division. “Elite Level floor and wall installers are the best in the business, having demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to quality and the resinous flooring industry.”

For information on the floor and wall services of Protective Coating Specialists call (920) 733-0688.

Sika Corporation is a global leader with over 100 years of experience in building materials and restoration technologies. Sika’s high performance, seamless floor and wall systems are trusted and relied upon by designers and facility managers for their outstanding performance, durability, easy maintenance and aesthetic enhancement in a wide range of industries that include food and beverage, electronics and static control, clean rooms, pharmaceuticals, education, transportation, commercial / institutional construction, and general manufacturing.”

Welcome to our very first blog!

Let us start by introducing ourselves. We’re Protective Coating Specialists—The Epoxy People. We’re a second generation family-owned business that has been providing quality services throughout the Midwest for over 50 years. We have been recognized by our industry-leading suppliers as one of the top-echelon installers from around the country with awards such as: Contractor of Year, Premium Partner, Elite Installer and Master Installer.

We specialize in resinous coating systems, surface preparation and concrete polishing for industrial facilities such as: manufacturing, municipal, commercial, food and beverage, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and aviation.

What got us here? We’re focused on using time-tested products from trusted manufacturers and working with the best talent we can find. As Harry Sitzberger, our founding father used to say, we “give the customer the best by using the best products and the best people.” When you choose Protective Coating Specialists, you can be confident you’ll receive the highest quality result from a professional and friendly team.

New Website!

To tell you more about our story—including our services, the industries we serve, and some projects we’re proud to share—we’ve launched a new website! Please take some time to browse our site and learn more about us. We hope you enjoy the fresh, new look, improved navigation, and added features—like our resources page with frequently asked questions, care tips, and informational articles.

Company News

Trade Show

In late January, some members of our team attended the World of Concrete Tradeshow in Las Vegas. It gave us the opportunity to continue to educate ourselves on the newest equipment, products, training and expertise that we need to work smarter, faster and more efficiently, to benefit you! We believe that ongoing training and education are essential in order to improve our services. We’re excited to put our new knowledge into use this year!

Insight Magazine Feature

In February, Protective Coating Specialists was featured in the special Anniversary Celebrations section in Insight Magazine. We’re proud to share our story as we celebrate 50 years in business. Take a look at the article!

Be sure to follow our blog to learn more about our work and stay updated on the latest company and industry news. We’ll also keep you up-to-date on current floor cleaning and care tips to help your investment last for decades to come.

Sweeping

Scrubbing

Liquid Spills

Stain Prevention and Removal

Rubber Marks & Burns

Scratches and Gouges

Job Description:
Responsible for all phases of the epoxy installation process from preparation, application to completion of project.  Ensures the quality of each job as per company standards.  Supervises Epoxy Apprentices and performs all tasks as assigned.

Job Accountabilities
The following are essential job accountabilities:

  1. Advises, instructs and mentors the epoxy apprentices.  Overall supervisor on the job site and handles any problems.
  2. Ability to install the various floor systems we sell in the step by step procedure, and  knows how to instruct the prep and installation of the floor system.
  3. Ability to delegate assigned tasks to apprentices and ensure tasks are complete.
  4. Responsible for all equipment on a job site. Ensures that the equipment is returned and is in working condition.
  5. Communicates with the project leader and or customer to ensure satisfaction.
  6. Responsible for monitoring overall usage of materials, hours and anything additional per project.
  7. As assigned, performs other duties of a similar nature as appropriate for a position of this scope and responsibility.
  8. Ensures jobs are completed within estimated hours and material quantities.

Marginal job accountabilities

  1. Evaluates team members during review period.
  2. Assists Project Coordinator with any duties.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education:

High school diploma or GED and drivers license

Preferred Education:

Two year degree

Minimum Experience:
Supervisory experience

Preferred Experience:
Epoxy installing experience

Job Description:
Epoxy Installers work with fluid applied material (epoxy) to create seamless floor surfaces, wall coatings and tank linings.  We also specialize in the installation of polished concrete as well as joint filling. This job will require frequent in state travel with infrequent out of state work. Full-time job with office located in Appleton, WI.  This is an hourly paid position which offers full health insurance and 401K opportunities.

Technical Skills/Abilities and Required Temperaments:
Ability to:

  1. Building and construction – knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the installation of resinous flooring and seamless wall coating products, going over concrete, wood and metal floors.
  2. Mechanical-Knowledge of machines and hand tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  3. Customer and Personal Service – Ability to interact with customers/ construction foreman, communicating with them while on job site providing customer satisfaction.
  4. Problem solving – Ability to provide solutions in the field in order to complete projects in a timely fashion.
  5. Mathematics- ability to measure and work with ratios.
  6. Team Player-must be able to work with others in order to achieve results in an efficient manner.

 

Materials and Tools Used:
Small shot blaster, grinders, hand tools, epoxy, various chemicals, and spray equipment for walls, tow motor and automated machinery.

Essential Functions:

  1. Loading and unloading work trucks to include cleaning of equipment and organization.
  2. Set-up and organize mixing area, mix material to precise measurement, also tracking material usage.
  3. Assisting with floor prep which may include; hand grinding, vacuuming, sweeping, joint filling and general clean-up.
  4. Assisting with floor or wall installation which may include; coating, finish rolling, broadcasting, runner for material.
  5. Additional duties assigned by job foreman.

Marginal Functions:

  1.  Willing to work long hours or even on weekends and holidays.
  2. Willing to learn and be able to do tasks as instructed.

Education/Experience/Measurables Required

High School Diploma or GED,

Valid Driver’s License

Prior experience as a cement finisher, epoxy installer or flooring installer is helpful.

Detergent

Equipment

Following these simple instructions will assure you of a long lasting, hard wearing floor for years to come.

Your floor will look its best when it is clean. Routine maintenance of the floor PCS has installed assures you of a safe, long-life system that will continue to look and perform as it did when it was first installed.

Concrete, polished or not, is a porous and reactive substrate. Regular foot traffic has a grit equivalency of 400g – 800g. This means that without regular maintenance, a polished concrete floor’s finish will degrade over time to a 400g in the highest traffic areas, necessitating restoration.

There are two types of spills/stains to be aware of; reactive and penetrating. A reactive spill is when a corrosive substance comes in direct contact with the surface of the concrete and etches the substrate. This type of spill usually involves a strong acid or strong base but can be any corrosive substance. A penetrating spill is when colored material migrates into the pores and fissures of the concrete and give the affected portion a visibly different appearance, typically only in coloration.

Polished Concrete floors should be cleaned with a neutral pH cleaner such as Twister Floor Conditioner.  Regular usage of any cleaner too high or low ph will reduce a floor’s gloss prematurely and can lead to more serious damage. A sealer can be applied to protect against staining. Be sure to match the sealer with the type of staining most likely to occur. A purely penetrating sealer such as HTC Stain Guard protects well against penetrating stains and is simple to apply and maintain but provides no protection against reactive stains while a semi-topical sealer such as HTC Polish Guard gives a degree of protection against both reactive and penetrating stains but is more costly, more difficult to apply and requires a higher level of ongoing maintenance.

The exact maintenance routine, particularly the needed frequency of cleaning, is dictated by the needs of each particular floor. The most effective maintenance routine to keep your Polished Concrete at its optimal levels of cleanliness and gloss is to regularly scrub with Twister Green pads on an automatic scrubber and occasionally high speed burnish with Twister Green.