Roofer 'B'

School District of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than 198,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us? This is an entry-level journeyman roofing position focused on the maintenance and construction of various roof types. The role involves repairing and replacing roof coverings, installing and repairing rainspouts, gutters, and lightning rods, and performing related carpentry and sheet metal work.

Requirements

Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth school grade.
Three years of experience learning the roofing trade as an apprentice.
Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures governing the roofing trade.
Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
Knowledge of current materials and tools used in the roofing trade such as rubber roofs and durbagum.
Skill in the care and use of the tools of the roofing trade.
Ability to accurately follow oral and written directions.
Ability to prepare records and reports of work performed.

Responsibilities

Repairs and replaces roof coverings such as slate, pile or rubberoid roofs.
Performs simple carpentry work as needed in connection with roofing activities.
Installs and repairs rain spouts and gutters.
Repairs leaks on roofs and replaces sections of damaged roofs.
Waterproofs foundations, roofs and basements.
Repairs and maintains roof ventilators.
Installs and repairs lightening rods and lightening rod cables.
Carries materials to and from the job.
Utilizes ladders or scaffolds on job as needed.
Lifts heavy materials and equipment to the roof when necessary.
Runs the kettle, cuts and rolls the material and mops the roofing paper to the roof.
Repairs and installs copper drain pans.
Solders various types of metals including lead.
Performs various types of sheet metal work.
Estimates and orders material required for various jobs.
Performs related work as required.