Maintenance Assistant, Roofer and Tinsmith

Distinguishing Characteristics

Maintains all types of roofs including metal, slate, tile, composition shingle, and built-up roofs.

Erects ladders and scaffolds to provide access to the roof.

Cuts roofing materials to size and punches holes in tile and slate according to specifications.

Aligns roofing materials and fastens with asphalt cement or nails.

Cuts strips of flashing and fits them into angles formed by vents, chimneys, and intersecting roof surfaces.

Caulks joints, flashing, and brickwork to make them watertight.

Applies hot asphalt or tar and roofing paper to roofs.

Removes snow, ice, and debris from roofs and roof drainage systems.

Paints metal areas of roofs.

Fabricates, repairs, and installs a variety of sheet metal-ware, such as heating and ventilating ducts, gutters, down-spouts, and flashing.

Installs manufactured sheet metal products, using such tools and equipment as punches, electric or hand drills, welding and soldering equipment, and grinders.

Independence of Operation

Maintenance Assistants (Roofer and Tinsmith) are usually supervised by a higher-level trades position, such as Trades Specialist (Roofing).

May perform the activities of the class with considerable independence when supervision is not available.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time experience in roofing and tinsmith work under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson;
• Completion of an appropriate technical school course in the roofing and tinsmith trade carpentry at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services;
• An equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of appropriate technical in the roofing and tinsmith trade carpentry courses at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.