Description
Help roofers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
Interests
- Realistic
- Conventional
Work Values
- Relationships
- Support
- Working Conditions
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Self-Control
- Persistence
Tasks
- Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight.
- Sweep and clean roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials.
- Locate worn or torn areas in roofs.
- Clean work areas and equipment.
- Maintain tools and equipment.
Work Activities
- Getting Information
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Detailed Work Activities
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
- Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
- Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Project management software
Abilities
- Trunk Strength
- Gross Body Equilibrium
- Manual Dexterity
- Multilimb Coordination
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
Skills
- Coordination
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
Knowledge
- Building and Construction
- Administration and Management
- Customer and Personal Service
- Mathematics
- Public Safety and Security
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Registered Roof ObserverCertifying Organization
International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants
Type
Core
Certificate name
Registered Waterproofing ConsultantCertifying Organization
International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Roofing Torch ApplicatorCertifying Organization
National Roofing Contractors Association
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Asphalt Shingle Systems InstallerCertifying Organization
National Roofing Contractors Association
Type
Core
Certificate name
Registered Roof ConsultantCertifying Organization
International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants
Type
Core
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $37,000 |
| Median (50%) | $41,812 |
| High (90%) | $51,070 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $41,801 |
| Mid Level | N/A |
| Senior Level | N/A |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 4,800 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 5,000 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 6%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 6%
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