Commercial Roofing Apprentice

Best Roofing; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Best Roofing in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking an entry‑level helper to assist the Service Technician with diagnosing and repairing defects in roofing systems. You will work on flat and inclined roofs in Florida weather, using roofing hand tools and a torch, while maintaining safety and quality.

You will learn to follow company processes, understand product specifications, and perform duties as assigned, with potential for growth and bilingual communication support.

Qualifications

• Experience with roofing hand tools and torch.
• Effective verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to work at heights on roofs in Florida weather.

Responsibilities

• Assist Service Technician to diagnose and repair defects.
• Maintain a SAFE work environment at all times.
• Adhere to Best Roofing Fundamentals.
• Complete work as assigned by the Service Technician.
• Understand product specification requirements.
• Adhere to company processes and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Roofing tools

Communication

Height work

Ladder safety

Safety procedures

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Tools

Torch

Roofing hand tools

Job description

Description

Purpose

Assist Service Technician to diagnose and repair defects in any roofing system with zero‑defects and assure all customer needs are efficiently and effectively addressed.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain a SAFE work environment at all times.
• Adhere to Best Roofing Fundamentals.
• Complete work as assigned by the Service Technician.
• Understand product specification requirements.
• Adhere to company processes and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Experience Requirements

• Tools: experience with roofing hand tools and torch.
• Effective verbal/written communication skills required.
• Ability to work at heights on flat and inclined surfaces year‑round in Florida weather required – roofers work on roofs.
• Ability to climb ladders and set up work requirements in a safe manner required.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions required.
• Ability to lift material, tools, and equipment constantly throughout the day required to complete the job.
• Ability to work at heights on flat and inclined surfaces year‑round in Florida weather required – roofers work on roofs.
• Ability to climb ladders and set up work requirements in a safe manner required.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions required.
• Ability to lift material, tools, and equipment constantly throughout the day required to complete the job.
• Bi‑lingual English and Spanish preferred.

Must Learn Skills & Requirements

• Single ply: layout rolls, welding detail and run robot, SP details, and terminations.
• Torch: layout rolls, mop, torch, flashing details, and terminations.
• Metal: install coping caps/corners, drip edges, and counter flashings.
• Demonstrable experience torching and heat welding roof material required.

Key Results

• Assist in properly investigating and solving all service requests with zero‑defect workmanship.
• Assist in treating each customer respectfully; provide the BEST customer service possible. Direct customers to Service Technician to answer questions or address concerns.
• Work well with your Service Technician and be willing and able to learn.