Apprentice Roofer-KURS

Qualified Roofing Apprentice

Qualified apprentice is an installer of all certified manufacture roof systems. Employee is enrolled in an apprenticeship program through Roofers Local 81 as recognized by the Department of Industrial Relations. This will be achieved by performing the following duties.

Essential Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Works as directed in a safe and efficient manner per industry standards and regulations.
• Meets with journeymen to go over specific job requirements.
• Has a general understanding of the roofing system, including details, application and processes.
• Communicates effectively with Foreman, and assists as directed.
• Ensures proper care when in the use of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety practices.
• Maintains adherence to company policies, safety standards and good housekeeping practices.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

• Job Knowledge / Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Writing is clear, informative and professional.
• Team Work - The ability to work effectively with others, balancing the needs of the team and those of the individual; Gives and welcomes feedback.
• Productivity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Attendance Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Safety and Security - Daily actions demonstrate our standard for a safe and secure work place.
• Dependability- Can be relied upon to meet schedules, deadlines and productivity standards; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with and alternate plan; Ability to prioritize work load, attain needed resources and execute a plan that optimized results.
• Innovation- Displays original thinking and creativity/ meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Problem Solving/Judgement- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions and assess consequences; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Requirements:

• Education and/or Experience: Must have experience installing roofing systems and siding.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of Internet software and the Microsoft Office Suite of products. Knowledge of Internet and email

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is:

• Standing and Sitting: Specific demands for standing and sitting on this job:
• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to sit
• Walking and Reaching: Specific demands for walking and reaching on this job:
• Frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms
• Climb, Balance, Crawl: Specific demands for this job:
• The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Dexterity and Sense of Touch: Specific demands for sense of touch and dexterity on this job:
• Regularly required to use hand to finger movements, handle, or feel;
• Lifting: Specific demands for lifting on this job:
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds
• Vision: Specific vision abilities required by this job:
• Close vision
• Distance Vision
• Peripheral Vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus
• Verbal and Auditory Demands: Specific talking and vision abilities required by this job:
• Must be able to talk and hear

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud
• The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
• High, precarious places