Roofer Series

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Employees in this series are responsible for performing and/or supervising the repair, maintenance, and installation of roof systems.

DESCRIPTIONS OF LEVELS OF WORK

Employees at this level perform skilled work involving the repair, maintenance, and installation of roof systems. They work under direct supervision from a designated supervisor.

A(n) Roofer typically -

1. repairs existing roof systems resulting from roof inspections or emergency service requests;
2. installs new roof systems (such as bituminous, thermoplastic, non-vulcanized elastomers, vulcanized elastomers, slate, tile, asbestos, and non-asbestos shingles, and other unconventional roofing materials);
3. installs waterproofing materials on roofs, foundations, footings, and tunnels;
4. removes hazards (such as snow blockages, ice dams, and icicles) from roofs, gutters, and adjacent structures;
5. installs and erects proper scaffolding and climbing aids;
6. erects hoisting equipment and operates hoist to raise and lower equipment and material;
7. selects and transports equipment and materials to the job site;
8. sets up barricades, warning line systems, and trash chutes to protect the public from falling or flying materials;
9. removes equipment, materials, and debris from the job site upon project completion;
10. repairs and applies roofing primers and coatings;
11. is responsible for the proper use and care of roofing equipment, tools, and material;
12. complies with accepted safety standards;
13. performs related duties as assigned.

Employees at this level direct and/or lead and assign work to Roofers and other assigned personnel who perform skilled work in the roofer trade. They work under general supervision from a designated supervisor.

A(n) Roofer Sub-Foreman typically -

1. assists in the direction and assignment of work to journeymen and apprentices;
2. assists in training roofers in new roofing applications and safety procedures;
3. checks job sites for material and equipment;
4. enforces safe working habits, including safe operation and handling of materials and equipment;
5. approves time cards;
6. performs duties common to the roofing trade as necessary;
7. acts on behalf of the supervisor during absences as necessary;
8. performs related duties as assigned.

Employees at this level supervise the work of Roofers and other assigned personnel. They work under direction of a designated supervisor.

A(n) Roofer Foreman typically -

1. directs and supervises the work of Roofers, apprentices, and other assigned personnel;
2. schedules work assignments for personnel, considering available funding, priorities, and seasonal demands;
3. controls workflow, tools, materials and equipment, transportation, and information to craftsmen as necessary;
4. works with project coordinators to verify the scope and schedule of roofing projects and tracks job progress at the job site;
5. enforces safe working habits, including safe operation and handling of materials and equipment;
6. verified time cards and material requisitions of employees;
7. maintains records and prepares reports on repairs, maintenance needs, and installations;
8. conducts training for new roofing application procedures, new materials, and proper safety procedures;
9. performs roofer duties as necessary;
10. performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1. Experience sufficient to qualify as a roofer, with a minimum of four (4) years (48 months) of work experience in the trade, including apprentice or vocational training.
2. Current/valid State of Illinois driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

1. Knowledge of accepted roofing practices.
2. Knowledge of safety standards common to the roofing trade.
3. Skill in the use of roofing tools and equipment, including hand- and power-operated machinery.

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1. Experience sufficient to qualify as a roofer, with a minimum of four (4) years (48 months) of work experience at in the trade, including apprentice or vocational training.
2. Three (3) years (36 months) of additional work experience in the roofing trade.
3. Current/valid State of Illinois driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

1. Knowledge of accepted roofing practices.
2. Knowledge of safety practices common to the roofing trade.
3. Skill in the use of roofing tools and equipment, including hand- and power-operated machinery.
4. Skill in verbal and written communication.
5. Ability to supervise.

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1. Experience sufficient to qualify as a roofer, with a minimum of four (4) years (48 months) of work experience at in the trade, including apprentice or vocational training.
2. Five (5) years (60 months) of additional work experience in the roofing trade.
3. Current/valid State of Illinois driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

1. Knowledge of safety practices common to the roofing trade.
2. Skill in inspecting and troubleshooting roofing systems and roofing tools and equipment.
3. Ability to make rapid, independent decisions during emergency conditions.
4. Ability to maintain records.
5. Ability to prepare reports.