Experienced Slate & Shingle Installer

GSM Roofing; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits

Job summary

GSM Roofing in Ephrata, Pennsylvania is seeking an experienced Slate & Shingle Installer to join our team. We’ve specialized in slate roofing since 1946 and have worked on notable projects across the region.

This is not an entry‑level slate position; candidates should already have hands‑on slate roofing experience. Responsibilities include installing, repairing, and matching slate roofs, working with copper flashing and specialty metals, and adhering to restoration standards on historic

Qualifications

• 3+ years of slate roofing or steep-slope roofing experience.
• Strong understanding of slate roofing practices and materials.
• Comfortable working on steep roofs with fall protection.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs and work outdoors year‑round.
• Willingness to pass a drug test and physical.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and restore natural slate, synthetic slate, and architectural shingle roofs.
• Match replacement slate on existing and historic roofs.
• Work with copper flashing, ridge caps, snow guards, and specialty metal details.
• Follow project specifications and historic restoration standards.
• Maintain safe, clean, OSHA‑compliant job sites.
• Work on residential, commercial, institutional, and historic properties across PA, NJ, DE, and MD.

Skills

Slate roofing

Steep roofs

Fall protection

Copper flashing

Driver's license

Drug test

Job description

Experienced Slate & Shingle Installer

GSM Roofing Ephrata, Pennsylvania, United States

About this position

Description:

GSM Roofing is seeking an experienced Slate & Shingle Installer to join our team!

We’ve specialized in slate roofing since 1946 and have worked on some of the region’s most notable projects, including President James Buchanan’s Wheatland, historic churches, and Penn State’s Nittany Lion Inn. Our team even contributed to the National Slate Association Installation Manual, and our lead slater is Master Pro Certified.

If you know how to cut, fit, repair, and match slate roofs correctly, we want to hear from you. This is not an entry‑level slate position. We’re looking for someone who already has hands‑on slate roofing experience.

Why GSM Roofing?

• Family‑owned company established in 1946
• Work on unique historic and high‑profile roofing projects
• Join a team known for quality craftsmanship
• More than 100 employees have been with GSM for 25+ years
• Work alongside highly skilled roofing and sheet metal professionals
• Exceptional benefits available

Requirements:

• Install, repair, and restore natural slate, synthetic slate, and architectural shingle roofs
• Match replacement slate on existing and historic roofs
• Work with copper flashing, ridge caps, snow guards, and specialty metal details
• Follow project specifications and historic restoration standards
• Maintain safe, clean, OSHA‑compliant job sites
• Work on residential, commercial, institutional, and historic properties throughout PA, NJ, DE, and MD

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of slate roofing, synthetic slate, or steep‑slope roofing experience preferred
• Strong understanding of slate roofing practices and materials
• Comfortable working on steep roofs with fall protection
• Copper flashing or specialty metals experience is a plus
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift 75 lbs and work outdoors year‑round
• Ability to pass a drug test and physical

Compensation

$25-$35+/hour based on experience. Outstanding slate craftsmen with advanced restoration and slate‑matching experience may qualify for higher compensation.

Build roofs that will be admired for generations.

If you’re an experienced slater looking for challenging projects, steady work, and a company that values craftsmanship, GSM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

Salary Information

$25 - $45Hourly Wage