Mason

Georgetown University•Lexington, MA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Maintains and repairs all types of roofs as part of the services provided to the University community by the facilities management area to maintain university buildings. Work includes maintenance and repair of slate, tin, copper, hot tar, rubber and shingle roofs; gutters and downspouts and sheet metal work. Lays out and fabricates of duct lines, drip pans, metal louvers, etc. from flat sheet metal. Fabricates and installs items made of special metals such as ornaments, murals and cornice work. Perform journey level maintenance and repairs in accordance with industry/trade practices. Performs assignments in response to requests for service, scheduled preventive maintenance inspections and unscheduled or special projects. Incumbents use all standard tools, equipment, materials and supplies of the trade and observe all safety rules, regulations and precautions in performing duties. Operates various high reach machines. This position reports directly to the Building and Structures Supervisor along with one other roofer/sheet metal worker, 3 locksmiths, 3 carpenters, one mason and a trades helper. Incumbent will work with tradesmen of other areas within the department to complete assigned tasks as necessary. The work performed provides a direct service to the department to ensure a comfortable, safe and clean environment in which the University can live, learn and work.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Five years experience working with residential and commercial roofing systems to include slate roofs.
Five years experience fabricating and installing all types of sheet metal to include duct work, metal louvers, drip pans, guttering and down spouts.
General knowledge of soldering and welding.
Completion of apprenticeship or equivalent training in the roofing trade required.
Must have valid District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia driver’s license.
Basic computer literacy and working knowledge of Windows 95 preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains and repairs all types of roofs including slate, tin, copper, hot tar, rubber and shingle roofs.
Maintains and repairs gutters and downspouts.
Performs sheet metal work, including laying out and fabricating duct lines, drip pans, and metal louvers.
Fabricates and installs items made of special metals such as ornaments, murals, and cornice work.
Performs journey level maintenance and repairs in accordance with industry/trade practices.
Responds to requests for service, performs scheduled preventive maintenance inspections, and handles unscheduled or special projects.
Uses all standard tools, equipment, materials, and supplies of the trade.
Observes all safety rules, regulations, and precautions.
Operates various high reach machines.