A gutter cleaning inventory specialist stocks the shop and every truck with ladders, gutter vacuum parts, guards, hangers, sealant and safety gear. They count stock, order ahead of the spring and fall rush, and track what each crew uses so no truck leaves short.
By the HireBus team · Updated · Pay data: BLS, May 2025
Median pay, building services companies · BLS, May 2025
Responsible for managing inventory levels specific to gutter cleaning supplies to ensure seamless service delivery. Plays a crucial role in tracking usage, ordering materials, and maintaining adequate stock for operations. Acts as a liaison between field teams and suppliers to guarantee the availability of necessary equipment. Contributes to operational efficiency and cost control within the company.
2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Monitor and update inventory records for gutter cleaning materials on a regular basis.
Order supplies in a timely manner to prevent stock shortages and service delays.
Perform regular audits to verify inventory accuracy and compliance with company procedures.
Coordinate with service teams to understand upcoming material needs and usage trends.
3. Key Tasks / Daily Activities
Conduct daily checks of inventory levels and report discrepancies.
Process orders and track shipments from vendors to ensure timely delivery.
Update and maintain detailed logs for stock usage and material orders.
Communicate with field teams to forecast and adjust inventory requirements as needed.
4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Inventory Accuracy Rate: >98%.
Order Processing Time: <24 hours from request to order fulfillment.
Stock-Out Incidence: <2% occurrence per month.
Cost Savings on Materials: Achieve a minimum of 5% reduction quarterly.
5. Required Qualifications and Skills
High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
2+ years of experience in inventory management or a related field.
Proficient in using inventory management software and basic computer applications.
Strong attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
6. Preferred Experience
Prior experience in the home services industry, specifically related to gutter cleaning or maintenance supplies.
Experience working in high-paced operational environments.
Familiarity with supply chain management and logistics processes.
Background in warehouse operations and material handling.
7. Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. regularly.
Frequent standing, walking, and climbing in warehouse and job site environments.
Exposure to varying weather conditions during outdoor inventory checks.
Capability to work in both office settings and on-site locations.
8. Work Environment and Schedule
Typical work hours are from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Occasional overtime required during peak service periods or inventory cycles.
Minimal travel between the central storage facility and job sites.
Work is performed in a mix of office, warehouse, and outdoor environments.
9. Compensation and Benefits
Competitive hourly rate range: $18 - $25 per hour, based on experience.
Eligibility for performance-based bonuses.
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.
401(k) with company matching contributions.
Paid time off, holidays, and additional fringe benefits.
10. Company Culture and Overview
At [INSERT COMPANY NAME HERE], we are dedicated to building a collaborative and innovative work environment.
We empower our employees to excel and offer diverse opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
Our culture is rooted in respect, accountability, and a customer-first approach.
We are proud to foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where every team member contributes to our success.
11. How to Apply
If you meet the above criteria and want to be part of a growth-oriented company focused on customer satisfaction, please send your resume to [INSERT EMAIL HERE] or apply online at [INSERT WEBSITE LINK HERE].
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What changes when the stockroom serves gutter crews
Most of what a gutter crew uses is small, and much of it rides on trucks rather than shelves. Two safety items have rules behind them, and the rest turns on fit and timing.
Buy ladders for the whole load
OSHA's ladder rule bars loading a ladder past its maximum intended load, and that load counts the worker plus every tool and material they carry. A tech with a scoop, a pail of soggy leaves and a vacuum wand weighs more than they do on a bathroom scale. Order ladders with a duty rating that covers your heaviest crew member with that gear, and keep the rating on the stock list. Source: eCFR: 29 CFR 1910.23, Ladders.
Earplugs and muffs in more than one style
Where blowers and vacuums put a worker at an 8-hour average of 85 decibels or more, OSHA has employers supply hearing protectors free of charge and replace them as needed. Workers must get to pick from a variety of suitable protectors. Stock foam plugs, banded plugs and earmuffs, and refill each truck's supply before it runs out. Source: eCFR: 29 CFR 1910.95, Occupational noise exposure.
Guards come in sizes and colors
Guards and screens have to match the gutter: its width, K-style or half-round, and the color the homeowner chose. Keep a small stock of the common sizes and colors for repairs and short runs, and order full install jobs to the length sales measured.
Every truck carries a repair kit
Crews often find small problems on a cleaning: a loose hanger, a leaking end cap, a split elbow, a downspout strap pulled off the wall. Set a kit list for each truck with the hanger style and colors you use, and restock it from the job notes each evening instead of waiting for the crew to ask.
How much gutter cleaning inventory specialists make
The closest BLS group for gutter cleaning inventory specialists is shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks who work for building and home services companies earned a median of $22.60 an hour ($47,010 a year) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s above the $45,260 median for shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks in all industries. About 520 of the 816,870 shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks in that survey work for building services companies.
Hourly, with overtime in the busy seasons and at counts, and sometimes a bonus for count accuracy. The figures here cover shipping, receiving and inventory clerks at building services companies.
Building services companies
$47,010$47,010 median Middle half $39,520–$55,800 10th–90th $31,810–$66,180
All industries
$45,260$45,260 median Middle half $38,200–$51,570 10th–90th $34,650–$62,190
$20k$30k$40k$50k$60k$70k$80k
10th–90th percentileMiddle halfMedianAnnual pay, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Annual pay by percentile
Group
10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
Building services companies
$31,810
$39,520
$47,010
$55,800
$66,180
All industries
$34,650
$38,200
$45,260
$51,570
$62,190
BLS doesn’t publish pay for gutter cleaning companies on their own. These figures cover services to buildings and dwellings, which include them. Post a real range for your market in the ad.
The pay line in the template above is an example from our Role Blueprint. Set yours from these figures and what local companies pay.
Skills to hire for, and what you can teach
Hire for these
Counts carefully and tracks down why a number is off
Keeps clean records in inventory software or a spreadsheet
Matches quotes, packing slips and invoices line by line
Plans weeks ahead for the spring and fall rush
Talks easily with crews at the end of a long day
Teach these on the job
Gutter sizes, profiles and guard types
The parts in a gutter vacuum and which ones wear out
Your truck kit lists and restock routine
Ladder duty ratings and replacement parts
Your field service app's job notes
Inventory or field service software that tracks stock by shelf and by truck, a barcode scanner or a counting app on a phone, and suppliers' online ordering portals. Name your system in the ad.
Two of the 6 questions we'd ask, and what a strong answer sounds like. Ask every candidate the same questions, and rate each answer on your own before you compare notes.
Situational · Handling accessory shortages
Before the fall rush, you find only half the ladder standoffs and levelers the crews need. What do you do?
A strong answer: Orders now, checks other suppliers, tells operations which crews are short and makes sure no crew goes out without them.
Behavioral · Controlling supply leaks
Tell me about a time you found technicians buying supplies at a hardware store mid-route. What did you change?
A strong answer: Found why, such as trucks short on hangers or sealant or no restock time, fixed the truck list and restock day, set a rule for emergency buys with receipts tied to jobs, and tracked spending.
Treat the template's targets as examples. Pick your own from a full year of counts and orders, since spring and fall look nothing like winter.
Inventory Accuracy Rate
Compare counted stock with the system's numbers, item by item, on the shelves and on the trucks. Count costly items like guards and vacuum parts more often than screws.
Order Processing Time
Track the hours between a crew or office request and the placed order, using the request log's timestamps. Flag requests that sat waiting for a manager's approval.
Stock-Out Incidence
Count the times a crew or job needed an item that wasn't in stock, from crew reports and job notes. Track which items run out and in which season.
Cost Savings on Materials
Compare this quarter's unit prices with last quarter's for the items you buy most, and add savings from fewer rush orders and less waste. Don't count savings that came from buying lower quality.
What does the inventory specialist template mean by lifting, climbing and weather?
They describe loading and checking. The specialist carries boxes of guards and cases of sealant, climbs a step ladder to reach upper shelves, and walks the lot to count what's on each truck, sometimes in rain or cold. Some days include a stop at a job site to drop off parts. Put these tasks in the ad in plain words.
How much does a gutter cleaning inventory specialist make?
Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks who work for building and home services companies earned a median of $22.60 an hour ($47,010 a year) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $39,520 and $55,800 a year. Pay also depends on your local market, experience and overtime.
What should a gutter cleaning company have in stock before fall?
Enough of what crews go through in leaf season: gloves, debris bags and tarps, vacuum filters and hose sections, ladder feet and stabilizer pads, hangers, sealant and downspout elbows. Add guard stock for the installs sales has already booked. Use last fall's usage by week to set the amounts, and order early, because suppliers run short at the same time you get busy.
Should the inventory specialist count what's on the trucks?
Yes. Much of a gutter company's stock rides on trucks, and that's where counts drift. Count the truck kits on a set day each week after the route, and the whole truck at each audit. Check what's missing against job notes, so a hanger that went on a house gets billed and one that just vanished gets asked about.
What happens to leftover guard pieces after an install?
Bring them back, measure them and log them as remnants by size and color. Short pieces are handy for repairs and small runs, so keep them where crews can find them. Throw out pieces too short to use, and look at the measuring on jobs that keep leaving a lot behind.
