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Help roofers by performing duties of lesser skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

Sample of reported job titles: Roofer Helper, Roofing Laborer, Roof Technician, Roofing Apprentice, Kettleman

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.
• Cover roofs with layers of roofing felt or asphalt strips before installing tile, slate, or composition materials.
• Remove old roofing materials.
• Unload materials and tools from work trucks, and unroll roofing as directed.
• Set ladders, scaffolds, and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs.
• Place tiles, nail them to roof boards, and cover nailheads with roofing cement.

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