Slate & Tile Roofing Specialist – Historic Restoration

Renaissance Historic Exteriors • Belvidere, IL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Renaissance Historic Exteriors exclusively restores historic buildings, focusing on natural slate, clay tile, concrete tile, and traditional copper flashings. This role is for experienced individuals who take pride in their craft and have hands-on experience with slate and tile roofing systems. The company works on structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offering steady, meaningful, and well-compensated work.

Requirements

• Demonstrated, hands-on slate and/or clay tile experience.
• Knowledge of historic roofing materials and traditional installation methods.
• Precision and attention to detail.
• Professionalism and pride in work.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with architectural copper and specialty metal flashings.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and restore natural slate and clay/concrete tile roofing systems on historic landmark structures.
• Execute selective slate matching, careful tear-offs that preserve reusable historic material, and detailed repairs.
• Apply traditional layout, fastening, and waterproofing methods specific to historic systems.
• Work with architectural copper and specialty metal flashings.
• Maintain strict safety standards on steep-slope, high-profile job sites.
• Travel to landmark project sites throughout the Midwest.

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance after 90 days.
• Year-round work.
• Travel per diem for overnight project assignments.
• Advancement opportunities within specialized historic trades (Specialist → Lead → Foreman).
• A team that respects expertise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed