Historic Roofing Apprentice — Paid Training & Growth

Renaissance Roofing, Inc.; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance after eligibility

Paid holidays and PTO

PPE provided

Year-round work

Job summary

Renaissance Historic Exteriors in Belvidere, IL is hiring an entry-level Apprentice Roofer. You will learn to install natural slate, clay tile, and copper on historic landmarks while mastering steep-slope techniques and traditional flashing details.

You will work with experienced journeymen and receive structured on-the-job training in a safety‑driven environment. Paid training, clear advancement from Apprentice to Journeyman, and year-round work are provided.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of roofing or construction experience preferred; not required if you come with the right attitude.
• Ability to lift 50–80 lbs and perform outdoor labor at heights.
• Willingness to travel with the crew to Midwest project sites.

Responsibilities

• Learn proper steep-slope techniques for historic systems.
• Work with natural slate, clay tile, and copper on restoration projects.
• Assist with tear-offs, deck prep, and underlayment on historic restorations.
• Set up scaffolding, ladders, and fall-protection systems to OSHA standards.
• Maintain clean, organized job sites to professional standards.

Skills

Work ethic

Reliability

Physical ability

Willingness to travel

Learning mindset

Roofing/constructing experience

Job description

Renaissance Historic Exteriors in Belvidere, IL is hiring an entry-level Apprentice Roofer. You will learn to install natural slate, clay tile, and copper on historic landmarks while mastering steep-slope techniques and traditional flashing details.

You will work with experienced journeymen and receive structured on-the-job training in a safety‑driven environment. Paid training, clear advancement from Apprentice to Journeyman, and year-round work are provided.