The City of Roanoke is seeking a roofer to serve in the Facilities division of the Department of General Services. This position performs work in mechanical or structural repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment. Works as a rough carpenter; and performs chipping and painting. Cleans, services, repairs and replaces roofs, windows, doors, siding, caulking various surfaces, flashing and gutters on City of Roanoke owned buildings. Will develop database to catalog and maintain information on all City of Roanoke roofs, buildings and structures in order to develop field maintenance schedules and replacement needs. Discuss job requirements and receives detailed instructions from supervisor/foreman. Studies plans, drawings, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirement and sequence of repairs and/or installations. May be required to operate backhoe/skid steer, training will be provided if needed. Work as rough/finish carpenter performing such duties as resurfacing concrete walkways (floor polishing) in city buildings, maintenance of facilities equipment, basic carpentry, wood and metal stud framing, removal/installation of ceiling systems, carpet, VCT tile, ceramic tile, wallboard, wall trim, doors, windows, concrete, brick/block laying, sandblasting, chipping, painting and demolition of structures.
 
The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.
 
To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.
 
This is a non-exempt position. QUALIFICATIONS
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
 
All trades:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) one to three years related experience and/or training in the trades area assigned; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
LANGUAGE SKILLS
 
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

REASONING ABILITY
 
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Have ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Require basic math skills and mechanical aptitude
 
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Requires a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia, depending on area of assignment; may require possession of a valid appropriate Class A, B or C commercial driver's license with specific endorsements. 
 
May be required to pass CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Systems) background check due to working in secured areas, depending on area assigned.
 

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 any of these jobs, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. May require working conditions include restricted movement, dirty environment, hazardous materials, lifting and carrying heavy objects.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Required to wear some type of respiratory protection in the performance of their duties.
 
This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.