Roofer

POSITION: Roofer

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Facilities and Maintenance

SALARY GRADE: State Salary Scale

NATURE OF WORK:

An employee in this class inspects, repairs, and maintains roofs covered with asphalt, tiles, shingles, or metals. Assignments include the replacement and repair of drain spouts 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 drain spouts for leaks and damages. Makes minor repairs during inspections.
• Reports structural weaknesses or major renovation needs to supervisor.
• Repairs roofs by removing old covering, replacing with waterproofing materials, and blending with remaining roof covering.
• Cuts roofing paper to size, and nails or staples it to roof forming base for roofing materials. Aligns roofing material with edge of roof, and overlaps successive layers. Fastens composition shingles or sheets to roof with asphalt, cement, or nails.
• Cuts or fits strips of flashing.
• Mops, pours, or sprays hot asphalt, tar, or other sealants onto roof base. Erects and checks scaffolding.
• Repairs and replaces gutters and down spouts.
• 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: Roofer

• Knowledge of the standard practices and processes of the roofing trade. Working knowledge of the materials used in the roofing trade.
• Skill in the use of roofing tools and equipment.
• Ability to follow oral or written instructions, including simple drawings. Ability to provide leadership to assigned laborers.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Considerable roofing experience preferred

This specification has been designated to represent the general nature and level of work found in positions in this class. As such, it is not intended to contain all of the duties and qualifications required of an employee in a single position (job). Consequently, it is not to be perceived as a position (job) description or as identification of essential functions as required by ADA

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated regularly by the supervisor in accordance with Board Policy.