Roofer-Sheet Metal Mechanic

Georgetown University • Lexington, MA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world. 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. Incumbent works with other members of the Facilities Management area and the university faculty, staff and students as work is performed on campus facilities. Cooperative and collaborative work with fellow employees assures that work can be completed on time and within specified guidelines. 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. Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website. We’re a leading research university with a heart. Founded in the decade that the U.S. Constitution was signed, we’re the nation’s oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Today we’re a forward-looking, diverse community devoted to social justice, restless inquiry and respect for each person’s individual needs and talents. Grounded in our Jesuit, Catholic identity, the Spirit of Georgetown undergirds everything we do. Watch this video to learn more. Learn how HR CARES for faculty and staff, nurturing an environment of mutual respect where imaginations flourish and ideas are realized to positively impact the world.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five years experience working with residential and commercial roofing systems to include slate roofs
• Five years experience fabricating and installing all types of sheet meal 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

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer literacy and working knowledge of Windows 95 preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Cooperative and collaborative work with fellow employees assures that work can be completed on time and within specified guidelines.
• 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.

Benefits

• Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED