Roofer - Buildings & Grounds Department (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Unified School District is seeking a skilled Roofer for the Buildings & Grounds team in Oakland, CA. You will perform skilled journey-level roofing work on school structures, using tar, shingles, flashing and waterproofing.

The role requires completion of a high school program and a 3.5–4 year apprenticeship with four years as a journeyman roofer, plus a valid CA driver's license. Work year is 261 days at 8 hours per day; non-exempt, with salary range listed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and completion of a 3.5–4 year apprentice program.
• Four years experience as a journeyman roofer.
• Valid California Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Work from plans, oral instructions, sketches and drawings.
• Clean and repair all roof areas.
• Heat and apply tar, spread gravel, put down tar paper, apply shingles and tile.
• Place flashing, gutters, downspouts and conductor heads.
• Repair roofs: shingle, built-up, single ply systems and waterproofing.
• Apply rubber matting and other nonskid materials on ramps and repair patches.
• Erect equipment and hoisting apparatus used in roofing operations.
• Take work assignments and perform with minimal supervision.
• Work with District staff, architecture/engineering personnel, and outside contractors.
• May oversee laborers assigned to help with heavy lifting.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Ladder safety

Roofing materials

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma and apprenticeship program

Tools

Roofing tools

Job description

Roofer - Buildings & Grounds Department (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District Buildings & Grounds - Oakland, California Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5973106

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Ref. PCN10259

Title: Roofer

Reports To: Assigned Supervisor

Department: Maintenance

Classification: Classified

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Work Year/Hours: 261 days/8.0 hours

Issued: Revised June 27, 2007

Salary Grade: B&GR 12

Basic Function: Perform skilled journey-level work applying roofing materials and patching and repairing roofs of school structures and buildings.

Representative Duties: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements).

• Work from plans, oral instructions, sketches and drawings. E
• Clean and repair all roof areas.
• Heat and apply tar, spread gravel, put down tar paper, apply shingles and tile. E
• Place flashing, outlet boxes, gutters, downspouts and conductor heads. E
• Repair, patch and replace roofs: shingle, built-up, single ply systems and water proofing.. E
• Apply rubber matting and other nonskid materials on ramps, and repair patches and maintain same. E
• Erect equipment and hoisting apparatus used in roofing operations. E
• Take work assignments and perform complete job with minimum supervision. E
• Work with all District employees, architecture and engineering employees, and with outside contractors. E
• May oversee laborers assigned to help with heavy lifting and rough unskilled work. E
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: graduation from high school and completion of a three and one/half to four-year apprentice program and four years experience as a journeyman roofer.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

• Valid California Driver’s License suitable for driving District vehicles.
• Personality and character suitable to work in schools.
• Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, Tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance.

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in building and repairing tar and gravel, tile and shingle roofs
• Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the roofing trade

Ability to:

• Read, interpret, and work from plans, drawings, and specifications
• Lift heavy materials in all types of weather
• Care for and use all tools of the roofing trade
• Work efficiently to meet schedules and time lines
• Observe all legal and District defensive driving practices
• Work cooperatively with others
• Work on ladders and scaffoldings at varying heights

Working Conditions:

Environment: Indoor and outdoor environment; driving a District vehicle to conduct work; seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions; working around and with machinery having moving parts; exposure to hazardous chemicals; working at heights.

Physical Demands: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned tools and equipment; seeing to perform roofing work; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching; lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects; standing for extended periods of time; climbing ladders and working from heights; performing heavy physical labor.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $76,238.51 to $79,995.84 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required