Roofer Job Description
Roofer
provides leadership and technical expertise to the roofing team.
Roofer Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective roofer job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included roofer job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Housekeeping- pick up trash, move trash to trash box, straighten up loose materials on roof area, prepare materials for the following day’s work, straighten up tools to prevent any slips, trips, or falls
Cover roofs and exterior walls of structures with slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, gravel, gypsum, and/or related materials, using brushes, knives, punches, hammers and other tools
Experience working with tools and equipment for Standing Seam Roofing
Align roofing materials with edges of roofs
Cut and fit roofing materials around pipes, chimneys, and other roof obstructions
Melt tar or pitch and raise materials to roof level when needed
Do annual preventative check list duties, which include cleaning roofs, gutters, drains, heat trace checks, and inspect roof top equipment
Able to enter daily computer log for records, service reports, and order materials on computer software
Apply tile, slate, or composition materials to roof
Must have all hand tools, PPE, and Fall protection
Roofer Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Roofer
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: OSHA, OSHA10, ID, DL
Education for Roofer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the roofer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Education, General Education, Technical, Leadership, Computer, Oral Communication, Management, Sciences, Construction, Nursing
Skills for Roofer
Desired skills for roofer include:
Job site safety ability to complete a company specific safety orientation
Job site safety
Materials
Tools
Roofing procedures and safety
Methods
Commercial/industrial roofing procedures and safety
Drills
Operation of small equipment
Equipment
Desired experience for roofer includes:
Clean-up job site
You will conduct preventative maintenance and repair procedures
You will provide service on existing roof and façade systems at worldwide properties
You will perform inspection, maintenance, and repair of all roof and waterproofing systems, and other tasks as identified
You will complete various types of documentation and administrative duties
You will review drawings and make redline changes as necessary
Roofer Examples
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Roofer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of roofer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for roofer
- Apply gravel or pebbles over top layers of roofs, using rakes or stiff-bristled brooms
- Apply plastic coatings and membranes, fiberglass, or felt over sloped roofs before applying shingles
- Cut felt, shingles, and strips of flashing
- Cut roofing paper to size using knives
- Work at heights of 6' or higher
- Climb ladder
- Set up safety and fall protection systems
- Install roof systems, such as TPO, EPDM, PVC, BUR, Mod Bit, Metal
- Cut patches and make roof repairs
- Flash curbs, pipes, and penetrations
Qualifications for roofer
- You will visit sites to conduct emergency services
- You will prepare repair, inspection and other documentation reports
- This position will take you around the world since it involves work at various US embassies around the world
- Minimum of 1 year experience in the field
- Valid license and reliable transportaion preferred
- OSHA a plus or willing to take course with us
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of roofer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for roofer
- Install sheet metal and flashings
- MUST HAVE EPDM
- Able to install and troubleshoot repairs for roofs of all types, hot built-up roofing, cold application modifieds, slope roofs, slate, tile and shingle
- Work with EPDM, TPO, PVC ballasted and mechanical single ply systems, green roof systems
- Assist in metal roof repairs and coating, metal ridges, eaves, troughs, and conductors
- Install and repair composition shingles and siding
- Exercise proper fall protection when needed
- Use JLG manlift and scissor lifts to access job sites
- TRAVELING work in Leavenworth, KS
- Residential work on base
Qualifications for roofer
- A minimum of five years journeyman level experience working in all phases roofing installation and repair (industrial, commercial, and residential)
- Knowledge of tile, torch down, build-up, hot and cold applied, and protective coatings
- Requires the ability to work at heights and in confined spaces and must be able to lift 50-80 lbs
- Must have a minimum of 6 months roofing experience
- Roofer with with 1 year or more of roofing experience
- Both residential and commercial experience preferred
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Roofer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a roofer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for roofer
- Enter time and materials and technician comments along with other information into a computerized work order system
- Be Osha 10 certified
- Ensure there is enough material for entire roof
- Clear debris from roof
- Ensure tar is chopped and heated
- Apply layer of tar on roof
- Apply gravel, shingles, or asphalt over tar layer
- Locate and repair cracked tiles
- Clear out gutters and drains
- Affix metal sheets to roof boards or frameworks
Qualifications for roofer
- Experience with roof flashing, shingle installation, metal roofing, edging
- Other carpentry or trade experience a big plus
- Both residential and commercial roofing experience preferred
- Roofing experience
- Ability and availability to work 50+ hrs/week
- OSHA 10 certification (we can provide this training free)
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a roofer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for roofer
- Locate and fix leaks
- Repair damage caused from storms and high winds
- Must have knowledge of Standing Seam Roofing
- Drug Screening required
- OSHA 10 certified a Must
- Must be able to install and screw roof decking
- Must be able to run and install standing seam roofing
- Must be willing to take and able to pass a 10 panel drug screen
- Trapezoid structure experience is a plus
- Tape join between sheet rock
Qualifications for roofer
- Commercial and Residential - TPO, Sheet Metal, Shingle, etc
- Journeyman Roofer status
- Ability to perform strenuous tasks under adverse weather conditions
- At least 1 year of experience roofing
- Must have experience working on commercial and residential job sites
- Must have experience cutting and installing shingles and sheeting
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Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of roofer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for roofer
- Foam rafters to secure to sheet rock
- Transfer completed roof system to mud/paint texture area
- Must have OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
- Lay roof shingles
- Installing Flat Roofing on a Federal Prison
- Install vapor barriers and/or layers of insulation on the roof decks of flat roofs, and seal the seams
- Install partially overlapping layers of material over roof insulation surfaces, determining distance of roofing material overlap
- Set up barrier, scaffolding, and any other measures necessary to provide safe access to roofs
- Coat top layers to make a smooth finish, or embed gravel in the mod-bit for rough surfaces
- Inspect roofs for damage and structural weaknesses
Qualifications for roofer
- Experience working with trim and fascia is huge plus
- Over 4 years experience with roofing
- Must be able to show up to work everyday, work hard long hours, be able to work in the elements
- Experience in EPDM, TPO, PVC, Mod
- Drug free at all times * Dependable transportation
- Some prior roofing or general construction experienced preferred