Roofer

County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Los Angeles County is seeking a Roofer to perform work on commercial and residential roofing systems. This role involves setting up and working safely from safety harnesses, ladders, and scaffolding. Responsibilities include removing damaged roofs and flashings, repairing and installing various roofing systems such as built-up roofing (BUR), modified bitumen roofing (MBS), composition shingling, tile roofs, and single-ply roof systems. The position also entails waterproofing tasks, installing roofing materials like asphalt roll roofing, asphalt shingles, elastomeric coatings, and tiles, and performing torch-down and cold process methods. The Roofer will cut roofing materials to fit, locate roof problems for repair, dispose of waste safely, and maintain tools and equipment. Interpreting plans, specifications, blueprints, and schematic drawings is also part of the job. The role may involve driving automotive equipment to work sites and supervising helpers and laborers as needed.

Requirements

Completion of a recognized apprentice training program with a three-year duration in roofing installation, maintenance, and repair.
Four (4) years of experience in roofing installation, maintenance, and repair, one year of which must have been at the journey-level.
A valid California Class C Driver License is required.
Successful applicants will be required to obtain a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed.
License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked.
An applicant whose driving record shows three (3) or more moving violations within the last year will not be appointed.

Nice To Haves

Apprenticeship training programs must be recognized by a national, global, or regional accrediting agency, the California State Department of Education, the California State Department of Labor-Vision of Apprenticeship Standards, or the Council for Private Post secondary, and Vocational Education.

Responsibilities

Performs work on commercial and residential roofing systems.
Sets up and works safely from safety harness, ladders, and scaffolding.
Removes damaged roofs and flashings.
Repairs and installs built-up roofing systems (BUR), modified bitumen roofing (MBS), composition shingling, tile roofs, and single ply roof systems.
Performs waterproofing tasks such as applying membranes or cementing flash strips to structures and joints.
Installs roofing materials such as asphalt roll roofing, asphalt shingles, elastomeric coatings, tiles, and other roofing systems.
Performs torch down and cold process methods to various roofing systems.
Cuts roofing materials to fit on roof surfaces, structures, and penetrations.
Locates problems on roofs and determines the best repair procedures.
Disposes of wastes and debris safely.
Cleans and maintains tools, materials, and equipment.
Interprets plans, specifications, blueprints, and schematic drawings.
Drives automotive equipment to and from work sites.
Supervises the work of helpers and laborers, as required.