General

Job Summary

This is manual work at the journeyman level in the repair, maintenance, and installation of roofs and flashings.

Work involves repairing, maintaining, and removing roofs and the installation of new ones. Assignments are received through oral instructions prior to and during the progress of a job. Work is reviewed while in progress and upon completion.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Inspects composition shingles, Cedar shakes/shingles, built up, and metal roofs for leaks.
• Removes old roofs, installs roof insulation, felts, and performs repairs as indicated to leaking roofs.
• Installs composition shingles, slate shingles, roofing tiles, and flashings.
• Applies cold process roof coatings.
• Erects rigging.
• Determines materials required for roof repairs, flashing repairs, and the installation of new roofs.
• May supervise other workmen and laborers in the repair and replacement of roofs. 
• Must carry out work in accordance with established safe work procedures as required by the OHS provisions and the regulations.
• Must use protective equipment, devices and clothing as required by the regulations.
• Must refrain from any form of horseplay or similar conduct that may endanger the worker or any other person.
• Must ensure that his/her ability to work without risk to their health or safety, or to the health or safety of any other person, is not impaired by alcohol, drugs or other causes.
• Must report to the supervisor or employer any unsafe act or behaviour.
• Any other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications/Skills:

• Graduation from a standard vocational or high school.
• Experience in roofing operations.
• Considerable knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, and methods utilized in roof repair and installation.
• Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety requirements of the trade
• Knowledge of various roofing materials and standard specifications for different roof types.
• Ability to remove and install roofs.
• Ability to erect necessary rigging.
• Ability to work at heights and on flat and inclined surfaces.
• Ability to supervise the work of others.
• Ability to climb ladders and set up work requirements in a safe manner.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Skill in the use of appropriate tools and equipment.