Roofer/Tinner

Princeton University•Princeton, NJ

4d•$38•Onsite

About The Position

Perform inspections, repairs, modifications and replacements of complex campus roofing systems with a minimum of oversight. Fabricate and repair various sheet metal roofing and mechanical components. Follows all University safety rules and regulations at all times, along with established safe work procedures.

Requirements

Must have five years of journey-level experience as working level tradesperson, along with demonstrated knowledge of Roofing/Tinning trade.
Must have a strong understanding of safe work practices.
Completion of a roofer apprenticeship program or equivalent.
Must be able to read technical drawings and fabricate ductwork for different applications.
Must be computer literate and have the ability to achieve competency with campus/departmental technology and software packages.
Ability to work both independently and work well with others in a team environment.
Communicates clearly, both verbally and in writing.
Must be able to work with various types of roofing and sheet metal tools/products.
Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a background test.
Must have strong working knowledge and experience with different types of roofs (built-up, single ply, shingle, slate, etc.) including residential and commercial installations.
Must have strong experience with performing inspections, locating leaks, and making repairs to existing roofing.

Responsibilities

Perform all journey-level facets of roofing and tinning trade, including fabrication, rough and finishing work.
Typical work tasks consist of service calls, maintenance, and repair/replacement work.
Perform tinning repairs to complex campus roof systems.
Assists other tradesmen in more complex work assignments and projects.
Reads and understands technical drawings and fabricates a wide-variety of ductwork, chimney caps, and other related items.
Assists in job set-up, including delivering of materials, and clean-up.
Ensures proper care in the safe use and maintenance of vehicles, tools, and equipment necessary to perform all work tasks.
Follows proper safety requirements, including the use of personal protective equipment.
Safely operates and uses ladders, high reaches, platform lifts, scaffolds, and fall protection systems to access and perform work on campus roofing systems.
Follows the department’s customer service standards.
Utilizes and documents work activities via the departments CMMS (Maximo).
Perform other duties as assigned, including overtime assignments and emergency call-in work.