Job Duties:
Help roofers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include: Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight; Sweep and clean roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials; Locate worn or torn areas in roofs; Clean work areas and equipment; Maintain tools and equipment; Cover roofs with layers of roofing felt or asphalt strips before installing tile, slate, or composition materials; Remove old roofing materials; Unload materials and tools from work trucks, and unroll roofing as directed; Set ladders, scaffolds, and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs; Place tiles, nail them to roof boards, and cover nailheads with roofing cement; Assist skilled roofers installing/repairing roofs, roofing membrane, insulation, flashings, and surfaces; Attach roofing paper and composition shingles, using nails; Perform emergency leak repairs and general maintenance for a variety of roof types; Attach sheets of metal to roof boards or building frameworks when installing metal roofs; Hoist tar and roofing materials to roofs, using ropes and pulleys, or carry materials up ladders; Apply shingles, gravel, or asphalt over the top layer of tar to protect the roofing material; Chop tar into small pieces, and heat chopped tar in kettles; Clear drains and downspouts and clean gutters. Worker will be exposed to weather, outdoors, noise, hot/cold temperatures and will need to wear common protective/safety equipment. The job will require the worker to have integrity and attention to detail, and be thorough in completing work tasks, cooperative, and responsible.
Special Requirements:
The worker will perform physical activities such as lifting, balancing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift 60 pounds and have a driver's license.