Commercial Roofer

Baker Roofing Company•Tampa, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Baker Roofing Company is hiring a Commercial Roofer to install, repair, and replace commercial roofing systems and related materials. The role includes working with single-ply systems such as TPO, EPDM, and PVC, as well as other roofing materials. Roofers may also apply materials to roofs, siding, and walls to bind, seal, insulate, or soundproof structures. Baker Roofing describes this as an opportunity to develop skills and progress from Roofer to Master Foreman through a structured growth plan and intensive training courses. The company emphasizes employee investment, safety, work-life balance, and a family-centered culture. The position requires roofing experience and involves outdoor work, often at heights and in varying weather conditions. Schedules depend on project demands and may include early mornings, extended days, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1–3 years of roofing experience.
Knowledge of safety techniques and procedures.
Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to organize, plan, and execute work assignments.
General knowledge of cutting, shaping, fitting, or joining wood and other construction materials.
Interpersonal skills to work as part of a team.
Ability to read and use a tape measure and mark or record distances.
General knowledge of construction materials and tools used to assemble or repair roofing structures.
Ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate information effectively orally or in writing.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to assess alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Ability to monitor personal, coworker, or organizational performance and take corrective action or make improvements.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, and balance for long periods.
Ability to repeatedly or continuously use abdominal and lower-back muscles to support the body.
Ability to see details at close range.
Ability to perform repetitive movements, bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, stooping, or crawling.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Combined weight of employee, required PPE, and gear must not exceed 309 pounds due to fall-protection design parameters.

Nice To Haves

A driver's license is a plus.

Responsibilities

Clean debris from roof surfaces and surrounding property.
Install, repair, or replace single-ply roofing systems using waterproof sheet materials.
Cut and fit felt, shingles, and flashing around walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces.
Install vapor barriers or insulation on flat-roof decks and seal seams.
Cover exposed nail heads with roofing cement or caulking to prevent leaks and rust.
Cut and fasten roofing paper in overlapping strips to create bases for other materials.
Install overlapping roofing materials over insulation, determining overlap using chalk lines, gauges, or shingle markings.
Cover roofs and exterior walls with slate, asphalt, single-ply systems, aluminum, wood, gravel, gypsum, and related materials using appropriate tools.
Operate vehicles, mechanized devices, and equipment.
Repair cracks, defects, or damage using appropriate materials.
Apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings.
Inspect equipment, structures, and materials.
Train and coach other employees.
Evaluate information to determine compliance with standards.
Follow company safety policies and procedures.