Trades Helper II - Roofing

Roofing•East Lansing, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Trades Helper II – Roofing is a trades development position intended to support an entry-level employee’s progression toward journey-level equivalency through trade-specific competency assessments and on-the-job experience. Under the guidance of experienced staff, the employee assists with installation, repair, and replacement of low- and steep-sloped roofing systems, including tile, slate, shingle, metal, hot, cold, and specialty systems. The role also assists with flashing systems and with evaluating and resolving leaks, drainage, damp-proofing, and waterproofing problems using conventional and non-destructive techniques, including epoxy injections. Other work includes cleaning, installing, repairing, and replacing gutters, downspouts, and sump systems. The position provides hands-on training in safe use of manual and powered roofing equipment, rigging, and ladders, scaffolding, boom trucks, and similar equipment. Further development includes interpreting blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and job specifications; requisitioning materials, equipment, and parts; estimating time and material requirements; and stocking and maintaining equipment. The employee may operate a university service vehicle as needed and will track time and communicate with customers and colleagues through email, training sessions, meetings, and professional development activities. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; after-hours, weekend, and holiday work may be required. Regular in-person attendance is required. Salary is $26.04–$29.32 per hour upon meeting progression requirements.

Requirements

High school education and two years of experience as a Trades Helper I or equivalent roofing experience; or an associate's degree in a field related to roofing; or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, and experience.
Some knowledge of roofing trade methods, materials, tools, equipment, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
Valid Michigan vehicle operator's license and ability to drive a University vehicle to perform job duties.
Must furnish own tools.
Knowledge of basic personal computer terminology and operations, and ability to use email and the Internet.
Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds, push and pull, climb ladders and stairs, and work from equipment including scaffolding and in confined spaces above and below ground.
Ability to wear a respirator as required by duties.
Regular in-person attendance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in roofing.
Experience with low- and steep-sloped roofing systems, including tile, slate, shingle, metal, hot, cold, and specialty roofing systems.
Experience with flashing systems.
Experience evaluating and solving leaks.
Experience in damp-proofing and waterproofing.
Experience with epoxy injections.
Lifelong learner and problem solver with strong technical and communication skills who focuses on innovative solutions aligned with University goals.

Responsibilities

Learn on the job to install, repair, and replace low- and steep-sloped roofing systems.
Learn on the job to install, repair, and replace flashing systems.
Learn to troubleshoot leakage, drainage, damp-proofing, and waterproofing problems using conventional and non-destructive evaluation techniques, including epoxy injections.
Learn to clean, install, repair, and replace gutters, downspouts, and sumps.
Develop life-safety and general trade knowledge, including the use of personal protective equipment, tools, materials, and equipment.
Complete related instruction in the roofing trade.
Interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and job specifications.
Requisition materials, equipment, and parts, and estimate project time and material requirements.
Stock and maintain equipment.
Track time and communicate with customers; handle correspondence through email, training sessions, meetings, and professional development activities.
Operate a university service vehicle as needed.