Roofer

Western Washington U; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA, seeks a journey-level Roofer to maintain, repair, and renovate institutional roofing systems across campus facilities. You will operate torches, lifts, and other roofing tools, perform inspections, and work independently with safety as a priority.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, apprenticeship or journey-level status, and the ability to read blueprints and estimate materials. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an apprenticeship, journey-level status, or four years of related work experience.
• Mechanically proficient with the ability to work independently.
• Valid driver's license or ability to obtain one before employment.
• Skilled in journey-level roofing product application and use of specialized equipment.
• Reading blueprints, plans, and sketches; estimating materials and time.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on roofing systems, including inspections and repairs.
• Install and repair roofing materials and systems (TPO, EPDM, metal, tile, etc.).
• Remove and dispose of old roofing materials.
• Inspect, service, maintain, and repair roofing tools and equipment.
• Provide technical information and support to estimators, engineers, designers, and architects.
• Follow safety practices and use fall protection PPE.

Skills

Mechanically proficient

Blueprint literacy

Safety awareness

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship completion or journey-level status

Tools

Roofing tools and equipment

Aerial work platforms

Job description

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Western Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western has additional sites in Anacortes, Bremerton, Everett, Port Angeles, and Poulsbo. Western is recognized nationally for its successes, such as being named one of the top public master's-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report.

Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive. In pursuit of this excellence, individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, student, and external constituents. Further, individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic, societal, environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.

About the Department Facilities Development and Operations supports Western's mission , which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.

About the Position

This is the journey-level classification within the roofing series, responsible for performing skilled roofing work related to the construction, maintenance, repair, and renovation of institutional facilities. Duties include operating a wide range of roofing tools and equipment, including but not limited to torches, rollers, pressure washers, ladders, lifts, and other hand tools associated with the roofing trade. The position requires a self-motivated individual capable of working in various weather conditions and performing assigned duties independently with minimal or no direct supervision while consistently maintaining high standards of safety, workmanship, quality, and productivity.

Duties/Responsibilities include:

• Perform preventive maintenance on roofing systems, including inspections, gutter cleaning, roof sweeping, drain cleaning and repair, roof patching, emergency repairs, and parapet maintenance.


• Install and repair a variety of roofing materials and systems, including insulation, built-up roofing, metal roofing, tile roofing, TPO, EPDM, flashing, drain basins, spray coatings, and related components.


• Remove and dispose of existing roofing materials, including flashing, insulation, aggregate, composition roofing, drain basins, metal roofing, and tile.


• Inspect, service, maintain, and repair roofing tools and equipment.


• Prepare material and labor estimates and submit accurate roofing material lists to supervisors.


• Apply caulking and sealants as needed using industry best practices.


• Maintain inventory of roofing materials and load and unload supplies and equipment.


• Clean and maintain roofs, job sites, and roofing equipment.


• Apply below-grade waterproofing products.


• Identify needed repairs and recommend corrective actions.


• Update roofing maintenance and service records as required.


• Set up and operate specialized equipment, including aerial work platforms (AWPs), and safely use hand and power tools.


• Provide technical information and support to estimators, engineers, designers, and architects.


• Follow safe work practices, including fall protection, fall arrest, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and all applicable safety regulations.
  Assist in maintaining and updating fall protection plans.


• Drive service vehicles and obtain a commercial driver's license when required.


• Perform physically demanding work, including standing, walking, lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and accessing confined spaces, with or without reasonable accommodation.


• Lead, instruct, and assist others as needed.


• Perform work in related trades as assigned.


• Work primarily outdoors, often at heights using ladders, lifts, scaffolding, and other access equipment, while complying with all safety and PPE requirements.


• Safely use a full-body harness and other required fall protection equipment.


• Communicate daily with supervisor and colleagues using a two-way, hand-held radio.


• May be required to operate a computer, printer, fax machine, photocopier, digital camera, and other data-processing equipment.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship, journey-level status in a roofing union, or four years of applicable work experience in a commercial or industrial environment.


• Mechanically proficient with the ability to work independently in all aspects of the trade.


• Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment.


• Skilled in journey-level roofing product application and the use of specialized trade equipment.


• Basic knowledge of carpentry and sheet metal work as related to roofing.


• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.


• Ability to read and understand written information and instructions.


• Strong interpersonal skills with a positive, friendly, and cooperative approach when working with students, faculty, staff, and the public.


• Ability to read blueprints, plans, and sketches and estimate materials and time required for project completion.


• Strong time management skills and the ability to work under pressure while meeting schedules and deadlines.


• Ability to work safely alone while recognizing when additional assistance is needed and notifying a supervisor in advance.


• Ability to safely use and maintain hand and power tools required for the trade.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with built-up roofing (torch-down), bituminous, 3-tab, TPO, EPDM, Hypalon, and metal roofing systems.


• Good working knowledge of related trades, including carpentry, welding, sheet metal, insulation, and painting, gained in a commercial or industrial environment.


• Strong knowledge of applicable Washington Administrative Code (WAC) regulations and local building codes.


• Strong knowledge of Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations, standard job safety practices, and the proper use of a respirator.

Conditions of Employment

All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to [e-mail] if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

Salary $4,538 - $5,264/month depending on qualifications and experience

Bargaining Unit This position is part of bargaining unit B and is covered by the collective bargaining agreement with Washington Federation of State Employees.

Closing Date Notes Position is open until filled

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with applicable laws, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, citizenship or immigration status, pregnancy, use of protective leave, genetic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status, disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal (including a service animal in training) by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU’s Policies onProhibiting Discrimination Based on A Protected Class and Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Sex . Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay);[e-mail]

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contactHuman Resources Disability Services , 360.650.3751 or 711 (Washington Relay).

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("The Clery Act"). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Western's campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to, and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of Student Life at [e-mail] . The report can be found at: Annual Security and Fire Safety Report .

All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which includes a sexual misconduct background check .