Trades 2 - Roofer & Caulker

University of British Columbia•Vancouver, BC

11d•CA$7,186 - CA$7,666•Onsite

About The Position

The Roofer & Caulker performs skilled roofing work pertaining to construction, maintenance, and repair of buildings following recognized roofing techniques. The Roofer & Caulker is responsible for trouble-shooting roof leaks, repairing and minor replacement of roofs sealing flashings, masonry, and frames using caulking compounds.

Requirements

A trade certification to journeyperson level as a Roofer
A valid BC Driver’s license
A minimum five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Nice To Haves

A working knowledge of relevant industrial safety regulations and building codes.
Ability to work from written instructions and specifications and to work independently with minimal supervision.
Effective oral and written communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Ability to provide quality service to customers in a courteous, patient manner.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships.

Responsibilities

Requests and obtains materials and equipment required for the work assigned.
Trouble-shoots repairs and does minor replacement work on roofs constructed of shingles (asphalt and cedar), EPDM (or similar) membranes, built-up asphalt and gravel, tiles (slate, clay, concrete) and other generally recognized roofing materials.
Trouble-shoots, minor recaulking repairs and installs new caulking materials to seal expansion joints, metal flashings, masonry, concrete, wood-metal frames and skylights.
Performs emergency call-outs in response to roof leaks as required.
Carries out roof inspections, submitting reports recommending roof repair and/or replacement.
Provides roof repair and replacement cost estimates.
Communicates with customers as required to ensure the efficient delivery of service.
Ensures that the workplace is safe and that safe work practices are being followed.
Carries out any other related duties as necessary in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of the job.
Periodically, positions in this classification may be assigned responsibility for providing training to and monitoring and checking the work of one or more apprentices or labourers.