Crewperson 3, Roofing

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

About The Position

A Roofing Crewperson is responsible for inspecting and maintaining the roofs of all buildings owned by USD 259. This includes locating and patching leaks, repairing roofs, and roof replacements. The roofing department is also responsible for waterproofing exterior basement walls to prevent leakage and called upon to retrieve balls and similar items from roofs.

Requirements

Communicated effectively both verbally and written with crew members, building personnel, and others contacted through the performance of job duties
Ability to prioritize and organize, changing assignments on short notice
Perform under deadlines and work in a calm and efficient manner
Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
Possesses general knowledge and demonstrates worthy skills in the roofing trade.
Ability to carry out assignments and perform work of good quality with minimal supervision.
Maintains current knowledge of all materials and equipment applicable in the performance of advanced roofing techniques.
Must be qualified to repair and apply all types of roofing materials property and efficiently
Maintain valid Kansas Driver's License throughout entirety of employment

Nice To Haves

A High School Diploma or GED is preferred

Responsibilities

Performs all roofing tasks in a skilled manner
Removes old roofing utilizing roofing shovel, nail puller, or other removal equipment
Covers roofs with roofing materials other than sheet metal, such as composition shingles or sheets, or asphalt and gravel, to waterproof roofs
Cuts roofing paper to size, using knife, nails or staples it to roof in overlapping strips to form base for roofing materials
Aligns roofing material with edge of roof, and overlaps successive layers, gauging distance of overlap with chalk line, gauge on shingling hatchet, or by lines on shingles
Fastens composition shingles or sheets to roof with asphalt, cement, or nails
Cuts strips of flashing and fit them into angles formed by walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces
Applies alternate layers of hot asphalt or tar and roofing paper until roof covering is as specified
When applying asphalt or tar and gravel to roof, mops or pours hot asphalt or tar onto roof covering
Transports hot tar via bucket weighing up to 50 lbs or via mop cart, which is pulled to work site
Temperature of hot tar can be 500 degrees or greater
Applies gravel or pebbles over top layer, using rake or stiff bristled broom
Gravel is shoveled into wheelbarrows and pushed to the site of work
Utilizes the latest roofing methods and procedures
Display good workmanship and is able to learn new roofing systems. Display good attendance with proper notification/planning, when absent. Performs mandatory snow removal
Must be able to work in hot asphalt, shingles, Duro-Last and modified roofs
Must have the physical capability to carry hot asphalt, tear off and replace roofs, spudding and sweeping gravel roofs, climbing ladders and working close to the roof edge
Have basic knowledge in finding and repairing roof leaks
Must be able to learn how to weld laps, flashing, measure and lay deck sheets
Maintain an understanding and learning about utilized materials and applications
Mus have adequate knowledge of power tools and shop safety
Assists with additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor.