roofer

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

• At heights.
• Noisy.
• Dusty.
• Dangerous.
• Outdoors.

Work setting:

• Various locations.
• Commercial.
• Industrial.
• Institutional.

Tasks:

• Install and repair metal roofs using hand and power tools.
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms.
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications.

Area of specialization:

• Shingled roofs.
• Modified roofing system.
• Single ply sheet membrane roofing system.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Physically demanding.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Large workload.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Work under pressure.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Dependability.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime available.