Roofer

Polk County Public Schools; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools is seeking a skilled Roofer to perform installation and repair of roofs on district facilities. The role requires climbing, lifting, and operating roofing equipment, with records kept of daily tasks.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED or trade school completion, and must obtain a Class B CDL within the first year. Bilingual abilities are a plus. This is a full-time position at the Bartow district office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or trade school.
• Must obtain a Class B CDL within the first year to maintain continued employment and be qualified to drive a School Board Vehicle.
• At least 3 years of full-time commercial roofing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of safety practices and scaffolding, and occupational hazards of the trade.
• Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs roofs on school buildings and other structures.
• Keeps daily records and logs of work performed.
• Operates roofing tools and safety equipment and transports materials up ladders or scaffolding.

Skills

Roofing

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma

GED

Trade school

Job description

Polk County Public Schools District Office, Bartow, FL, USA, 33830 - Bartow, Florida Open in Google Maps

Roofer

Polk County Public Schools District Office, Bartow, FL, USA, 33830 - Bartow, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5922198
Application Deadline: Sep 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 9:19 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Note:

This posting will close at 4pm on 09/08/2026.

Position Title

Roofer

Custom Job Purpose

This position exists to perform skilled work involving the application and/or repair of various types of roofing.

Essential Functions of this Job

Installs and repairs roofs of buildings and other structures, covers roof with roofing materials such as composition, shingles or sheets, wood shingles or asphalt and gravel to make them waterproof. Keeps daily records and logs of work performed. Transports buckets of hot tar or asphalt up to roof, using pulleys or pumps and carries buckets on roof. Carries roofing material up ladder or scaffolding to roof and over roof. Observes roofs of school facilities to locate leaks. Cleans gutters and trims trees that overhang roofs. Uses and maintains tools and equipment. Must be able to perform physical tasks as set forth in the Physical Environment section of this document.

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school, completion of GED, or trade school. Must obtain a Class B CDL driver's license within the first year to maintain continued employment and be qualified to drive a School Board Vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimumthree years, full-time, practical experience as a commercial roofer under a licensed roofing contractor is preferred. Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, methods, processes, material, machines and tools of the craft. Considerable knowledge of the construction and use of scaffolding, as well as the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade. Ability to carry out oral instructions. Ability to keep daily records and logs. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Work Context

Ability to climb and work from scaffolding and heights. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines.

Physical Environment

Requires standing and sitting, and the ability to frequently lift, carry, move and/or position objects weighing up to 50 pounds. May infrequently require lifting more than 50 pounds with assistance as needed. Requires working both indoors and outdoors. Requires exposure to outdoor elements, including weather changes, foliage, insects. Requires the handling and use of cleaning solvents and solutions. Requires the proper use of personal protective devices and equipment as assigned.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

8 - AFSCME - Maintenance - 12-mo. OSP

Salary Grade

N/A

Pay Grade

AFSCME Cust/Maint/Veh Svcs

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Local Code

0485

EEO5

53

Approval Date

3/1/1997

Date Last Revised

8/16/2024

Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information

• Polk County Public Schools
• 1907 South Floral Ave.
• Bartow, Florida 33830
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]