Career Opportunity

Roofer- Citywide (9343)

Recruitment: REF8806P

Published: March 18, 2022

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About:

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city on the forefront of economic growth and innovation, urban development, arts and entertainment, as well as social issues and change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City’s commitment to heighten the quality of life for San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco. The City and County of San Francisco employs more than 28,000 individuals in  various professional jobs and in a diverse array of services such as maintaining  City streets and parks, driving buses and cable cars, providing public health services, keeping the streets safe, and firefighting.

Role description

Under general supervision, the essential functions of a roofer are to maintain, repair and reroof a variety of roofs/structures as a member of a roofing crew. Essential duties include:

1.       Maintains, repairs, and replace a variety of roof surfaces (e.g., slate, tile, shingle) by replacing materials, built up roof systems and single ply system, and applying additional layers of cap sheet over a built-up roof and removing old cap sheet/felt.

2.       Cleans and prepares roof surfaces (e.g., slate, tile, shingle, built up roofing, gravel) to ensure a viable repair with new roofing material when necessary.

3.       Lifts and handles roofing materials (e.g., asphalt, gravel, ply sheets, Torch On, mineral surfaced cap sheets) in a safe and proper manner necessary to accomplish assigned work using safe lifting practices (e.g., using knees) and various hand tools (e.g., axes, razor knives, tin snips, flat bars).

4.       Assembles, operates, and maintains equipment (e.g., hoists, scaffolds,  asphalt kettles, ladders, brackets, planks, fall protection) in a safe and proper manner to maintain, repair, , and replace roof surfaces or prevent injury to personnel using a variety of resources (e.g., department safe work practices, Cal-OSHA, Operating Manual, safety trainings, personal knowledge).

5.       Inspects and evaluates existing roof surfaces (membranes, tile, etc.) for roof or systems failure to determine the best repair or replacement procedure for it and as part of an on-going preventive maintenance program.

6.       Waterproofs floors, bathrooms, showers, concrete slabs, and planter boxes, to achieve a watertight seal.

7.       Cut felt, shingles, and strips of flashing; and fit them into angles formed by walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces.

8.       Ensures that the job location is neat and safe by cleaning it during a job and once the job is completed to safeguard from any accidents or discrepancies in job performed.

9.       Drives city vehicles to work site and/or to pick up and transport equipment and supplies.

How to qualify

Education: Completion of a recognized three and a half (3.5) years (42-month) Roofer apprenticeship program.

Experience: Three and a half (3.5) years of experience as a journey-level roofer.

License and Certification: Possession of a valid Class C driver license.

Substitution: Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required apprenticeship on a year-for-year basis

Supplemental Information: Nature of the work: requires performance of heavy work such as lifting, carrying, and moving tools, equipment and supplies weighing up to 110 pounds for distances up to 100 feet; constant bending, reaching, pulling, climbing, balancing, squatting, and crawling, at considerable heights and pitches often in adverse weather conditions.

Verification of Education and Experience: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: Information About the Hiring Process | Department of Human Resources (sfdhr.org)

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

What else should I know?

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation: $48.71/hour; $3,897/month; $101,322/year
Application Opening: March 18, 2022
Application Deadline: April 1, 2022

Practical Exam (Weight: 100%): Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a practical exam to assess the knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas which may include but not be limited to: Knowledge of maintenance, repair and replacement methods and procedures of roofing necessary to perform roofing duties; Knowledge of the purpose, use and care of roofing tools, materials, and equipment to perform effective roofing duties; Knowledge of safety methods and procedures required for roofing activities; Ability to withstand extensive bending, kneeling, squatting, and harsh weather conditions; Knowledge of current fall protection/prevention practices and requirements; Ability and skill to perform physical tasks requiring physical effort and dexterity such as working at considerable heights atop tall buildings, climbing ladders and heavy lifting; Ability and skill to use tools, materials, and equipment used to maintain, repair, and reroof a variety of roofs of new and existing construction.

Eligible List/Score Report: 
A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission. 

Eligible List Duration: The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of twelve (12) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director. 

To find Departments which use this classification, please see https://sfdhr.org/sites/default/files/documents/ASO-Level-Chart.pdf?documentID=21246. 

Certification Rule: The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of Ten scores. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

Upon approval of the Human Resource Director (see Civil Service Rule 111A.26.5), the eligible list/score report resulting from this announcement may be used by other departments that also use this classification or a similar classification. To find other Departments which use this classification, please see https://sfdhr.org/sites/default/files/documents/Forms-Documents/Position-Count-by-Job-Codes.pdf.

Exam Type: Combined Promotive and Entrance

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Position Based Testing Information
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Race and Social Equity Statement
We believe that parks and open space in San Francisco provides the opportunity to model equitable access for all.  With this belief, San Francisco became the first city in the United States for which 100% of its residents live within a ten-minute walk of a park. The Recreation and Park Department’s goal is to close the gaps and improve equity and access to quality parks and open space, and recreation activities for historically marginalized communities.  

We envision a department that proactively infuses racial and social equity in its internal operations.  With a multi-disciplinary team of talented individuals - gardeners, recreation leaders, park rangers, custodians, craft shop personnel, park and recreation managers and more, the department is committed to doing its part to provide equitable access to parks and programs for all the communities we serve to enjoy, as well as foster a work environment where our differences are celebrated, and everyone has what they need to thrive regardless of their race, age, ability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or country of origin.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.  For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.