Roofer - Course Advisor : Job Details

Position Description: Cover roofs of structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, or related materials. May spray roofs, sidings, and walls with material to bind, seal, insulate, or soundproof sections of structures.Life As a Roofer: What Do They Do?Cut felt, shingles, or strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents, or intersecting roof surfaces.Install layers of vegetation-based green roofs, including protective membranes, drainage, aeration, water retention and filter layers, soil substrates, irrigation materials, and plants.Waterproof or damp-proof walls, floors, roofs, foundations, or basements by painting or spraying surfaces with waterproof coatings or by attaching waterproofing membranes to surfaces.Punch holes in slate, tile, terra cotta, or wooden shingles, using punches and hammers.Cover roofs or exterior walls of structures with slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, gravel, gypsum, or related materials, using brushes, knives, punches, hammers, or other tools.Install solar roofing systems that have energy-collecting photovoltaic panels built into roofing membranes, shingles, or tiles.Roofer SkillsRoofers state the following job skills are important in their day-to-day work:Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.How to Become a RooferLearn what Roofer education requirements there are.Where Roofers Are EmployedRoofers work in various industries.#J-18808-Ljbffr