Semi-Skilled Roofing Laborer – Historic & Steep-Slope
Renaissance Historic Exteriors•Belvidere, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
This role is for an experienced individual with a background in the trades, comfortable working at heights and on steep slopes, and ready to grow their skills. Renaissance Historic Exteriors specializes in landmark buildings with historic materials, requiring precision and craftsmanship. The company invests in serious craftspeople and offers a defined path for advancement, with many current crew leads and foremen having started in this role.
Requirements
- Comfort at heights and on steep pitches.
- Reliability and a coachable attitude.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel for project-based work.
Nice To Haves
- 1+ years of roofing or construction experience.
Responsibilities
- Support slate, tile, cedar shake, and steep-slope copper roofing crews on historic restoration projects throughout the Midwest.
- Perform tear-offs, material staging, and prep work, with increasing hands-on installation responsibility as skills develop.
- Set up and maintain fall protection, scaffolding, and ladders per OSHA and company safety standards.
- Travel to project sites for regional work.
- Learn specific methods, materials, and judgment required for historic restoration work.
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance after 90 days.
- Year-round, steady work — no seasonal layoffs.
- Travel per diem for overnight project assignments.
- Defined advancement path into specialty trade roles.
- A team culture built on safety, craftsmanship, and mutual respect.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
