Roof Tiler/fixer

**Primary Responsibilities**
- Construction, erection, installation, renovation and repair of residential, commercial roofing coverings and structures to form a secure, protective, and waterproof surface.
- Cutting, shaping, and fitting of timber, terracotta, ceramic and concrete tiles, and prefabricated metal residential/commercial/industrial roofing span materials including CSR Monier Tiles, roofing structures and fittings, pitched roof frames, timber and steel batons, eaves, metal bracing, gang nail and roof trusses made of timber and steel.
- Construct timber and metal roofing, roofing parts and components on site for installation and the installation of prefabricated timber and metal roofing structures and components.
- Undertake work at heights with use of safety equipment and PPP equipment at all times. Use of power and hand tools including hand and power operated saws, measuring equipment, hammers, nail guns, levels, nails, and other fixtures including gang nail, tech screws, bolts, brackets, and metal rivets. Use of elevated work platforms required.
- Purchasing, estimating & scheduling and experience with _Roof Wizard®_ and architectural _take offs_.

**Essential functions, tasks, and duties**

1. Study drawings to determine materials, erect equipment, secure waterproof sheets, underlay, and roofing materials;
2. Read and interpret plans and specifications and undertake required estimating & scheduling for roofing jobs and projects;
3. Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding and use PPP equipment at all times;
4. Use roof tiling tools and equipment including elevated work platforms;
5. Handle roof tiling and roof covering materials including timber, terracotta, ceramic and concrete tiles, and prefabricated metal residential/commercial/industrial roofing span materials including _Lysaght®_ roofing & walling _Colorbond®_ and _Zincalume®_ steel roof sheeting and wall cladding;
6. Correctly space and fix battens across roof rafters on which roofing material will be placed;
7. As and when required, signal crane operator to lower prefabricated roofing components for installation and fixing;
8. Lay aluminium, steel or clay/cement, terracotta roof tiles or metal roof sheeting;
9. Construct and attach prefabricated roof sections to rafters;
10. Align, fit, and fasten roof onto roofing sub structures using hand tools and portable power tools, hoists or impact wrench and power tools where required;
11. Overlap successive layers of roof covering materials and measure and cut roofing material to fit around vents, edges and the hips and valleys of the roof;
12. Drill holes in roof and top plate and inserts pins preparatory to riveting/bolting;
13. Fix roof flashings including weatherproof coverings;
14. Fix roofing ridge caps and gable ends with cement mortar or tech screws;
15. Handle waterproofing materials, tools, and equipment;
17. Slipping roofing material under prefabricated flashing and nailing down;
18. Install metal gutters, downpipes, and other rainwater management products/materials;
19. Caulking and flashing exposed nail heads to prevent leaks.

20. Clear the roof of debris when the job is finished nailing and stapling roofing underlay to roofs;
21. Disassembles and remove lifting components and parts and scaffolding using hand tools; and

22. Undertake training and development of apprentice(s) and junior trade employees.

If no formal qualification is held, a minimum of 3 years full time professional trade employment experience in Roofing, Single Ply Roofing or Roof Tiling/Fixing may substitute for the formal qualification.

**Employee Core Competencies**
- Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry;
- Carry out OHS requirements;
- Manual dexterity and a good sense of balance;
- Ability to work at heights safely and efficiently at all times;
- Strength and stamina to work with heavy tools and materials;
- Strength to move heavy ladders or set up scaffolding;
- Desire to do a precise and thorough job;
- Plan and organise work;
- Conduct workplace communication; and
- Carry out measurements and calculations.

**Annual Competency Assessment**

A competency assessment will be conducted on an annual basis by the Employer.

**Employee Statement of Understanding**
- I have read and understood the job description for my position. I am able to perform all the essential functions for this position.
- I agree to comply with the Employer’s compliance policy and all laws, rules, regulations, and standards of conduct relating to my position. As an employee, I understand my duty to report any suspected violations of the law or the standards of conduct to my immediate supervisor.
- As an Employee, I will strive to uphold the mission and vision of the Employer and adhere to the values in all their interactions with the Employers clients/customers and fellow employees.

**Salary**: $48,148.29 - $100,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Salary packaging
- Visa sponsorship

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