Slate & Tile Roofing Specialist – Historic Restoration

About the role

Renaissance Historic Exteriors exclusively restores historic buildings, focusing on natural slate, clay tile, concrete tile, and traditional copper flashings. We work on structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places, providing unique and meaningful work.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and restore natural slate and clay/concrete tile roofing systems on historic landmark structures.
• Execute selective slate matching, careful tear-offs that preserve reusable historic material, and detailed repairs.
• Apply traditional layout, fastening, and waterproofing methods specific to historic systems.
• Work with architectural copper and specialty metal flashings, expanding your skill set.
• Maintain strict safety standards on steep-slope, high-profile job sites.
• Travel to landmark project sites throughout the Midwest.

Requirements

• Demonstrated, hands-on slate and/or clay tile experience — this is a non-negotiable requirement.
• Knowledge of historic roofing materials and traditional installation methods.
• Precision and attention to detail, ensuring replacements blend seamlessly with original materials.
• A professional attitude that values the quality of the work above all else.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with slate and tile installations.
• Understanding of historic roofing materials and their preservation techniques.
• Attention to detail and ability to match and install slate accurately.
• Professionalism and pride in one's work.

Skills

• Experience with historic roofing materials.
• Ability to perform detailed repairs and installations.
• Knowledge of traditional installation methods.
• Proficiency with architectural copper and specialty metals.

Benefits

• $25–$35/hr — competitive pay for specialists in the Midwest.
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance after 90 days.
• Year-round work — no off-season for our backlog.
• Travel per diem for overnight project assignments.
• Opportunities for advancement within specialized historic trades.

Pay

$25–$35/hr — top-of-market for slate and tile specialists in the Midwest.

Schedule

Year-round work with no off-season due to our backlog of historic restoration projects.