Roofer I

Wayne County Public Schools Job Specification Qualifications High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma. Experience in the construction or roofing industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some aptitude for carpentry/roofing work demonstrated in prior work, school experience, or personal activities.

Requirements

• Must be able to bend, push, pull, and lift at least 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb ladders.
• Must have a current, valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Must be able to operate power tools and large motorized equipment.

REPORTS TO: Roofing Crew Leader

JOB GOAL: An employee in this class inspects, repairs, and maintains roofs covered with asphalt, tiles, shingles, or metals. Assignments include the replacement and repair of downspouts and gutters. Routine work is performed independently, but renovations requiring structural changes are accompanied by detailed instructions. Problems are referred to a supervisor or outside source for evaluation and guidance. Some errors may be revealed upon inspection, while others may go undetected, resulting in considerable costs. The employee receives general supervision and may direct the work of laborers.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Inspects roofs, gutters, and downspouts for leaks and damage.
• Makes minor repairs during inspections.
• Reports structural weaknesses or major renovation needs to the supervisor.
• Repairs roofs by removing old covering, replacing it with waterproofing materials, and blending with remaining roof covering.
• Cuts roofing paper to size and nails or staples it to the roof forminga base for roofing materials.
• Aligns roofing material with the edge of the roof and overlaps successive layers.
• Fastens composition shingles or shingles or sheets to the roof with asphalt, cement, or nails.
• Cuts or fits strips of flashing.
• Mops, pours, or sprays hot asphalt, tar, or other sealants onto the roof base.
• Erects and checks scaffolding.
• Repairs and replaces gutters and downspouts.
• Unstops roof drains and clogged pipes.
• Performs shop work in constructing metal items used in roofing repairs.
• Fabricates and installs metal hoods, and similar items.
• Assigns work to laborers.
• Observes work in progress.
• Gives directions for corrections as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the use of a variety of hand and power tools
• Skill in the use of roofing tools and equipment.
• Working knowledge of the methods and techniques used in carpentry
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes and specifications.
• Ability to read and work from most blueprints, sketches and drawings.
• Ability to make exacting measurements.
• Ability to make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Knowledge of the standard practices and processes of the roofing trade.
• Working knowledge of the materials used in the roofing trade.
• Ability to follow oral or written instructions, including simple drawings.
• Ability to provide leadership to assigned laborers.

Terms of Employment: 12-month work year/At Will Employee/FLSA Non-Exempt

Starting Salary and/or Grade: Grade 60: ($34,790.76 - $48,686.88)

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board and local polity on the evaluation of personnel.