Roofer (NBOE)

Qualifications And Requirements

• Graduation from High School or Vocational School or possession of an approved High School Equivalent Certificate.
• Three (3) years of experience in roofing work involving a variety of tasks in asphalt, and/or asbestos shingle, and/or tar, and/or composition, and/or general roofing work.
• Driver's license valid in New Jersey required if necessary for job duties.

Basic Functions And Responsibilities

• Cuts roofing papers, asphalt shingles, and other roofing materials to fit roof corners, pipes, and other objects on to roof.
• Works with machines and hand tools common to roofing trade.
• Fastens composition to roof base, using nails or asphalt cement.
• Paints overlapping joints with asphalt to seal them.
• Cements or nails flashing to side-walls.
• Repairs copper and cloth flashing, scuttle doors, vent and drain pipes.
• Spreads asphalt over roof with mop, and spreads pebbles over asphalt with a rake.
• Applies alternate layers of roofing paper and hot tar, and surface layer of gravel to build up a roof surface.
• May prepare roof work from sketches, plans, and specifications in accordance with the building code or approved trade practices.
• Erects working scaffold.
• Prepares time and material estimates.
• Inspects roofs, flashing and gutters to determine their condition, determines the nature of the repairs and completes the required repairs.
• Provides assignments to helpers.
• Keeps records and files.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Knowledge And Abilities

• Knowledge of the problems involved in inspecting roofs to determine their condition and the nature of repairs.
• Knowledge of the standard tools, materials, methods, practices, occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of construction and repair of built-up roofing, both asphalt and coal tar pitch.
• Knowledge of the installation and repair of roofing systems.
• Ability to use instruments to inspect the conditions of roofs.
• Ability to work from plans, specifications and sketches.
• Ability to take needed safety precautions in performing the work.
• Ability to obtain, store, safeguard, distribute, and properly use needed equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Ability to provide work assignments.
• Ability to maintain records and files.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.

Pay, Employment Period and Union Affiliation

Salary: $110,696
Employment Period: Twelve (12) Months
Union Affiliation: Building Trades Council

How To Apply

The Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications. Open Date: February 19, 2025
Closing Date: February 28, 2025 or until filled