Title: 00503 - Trades Technician III (Roofer)

Hiring Range: Commensurate with credentials and experience

Pay Band: 

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: WWW.NSU.EDU

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Norfolk State University’s (NSU) Department of Facilities Management provides a campus environment that is conducive to working and learning through systematic maintenance, repair, and renovation and construction of campus buildings, facilities, and infrastructure.

Norfolk State University, Department of Facilities Management, is currently seeking a Roofer.

The successful candidate will perform minor repairs to various types of roofs on campus, with repairs meeting all city and state codes. Perform roof preventative maintenance; inspecting roofs, making photographic documentation, cleaning roof drains, removing debris and maintaining watertight roofs. Keeping a daily accurate inventory of all tools and equipment. Performing daily review and timely responses to email and telephone messages. Performing other related duties as assigned. The successful candidate will promote and practice safe work habits to achieve an accident free work environment in accordance with state OSHA rules and must be available to respond to after normal working hours emergency calls to perform vital carpentry repairs.

EEO Statement
NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Considerable knowledge of and experience in repairing roofs, roof systems and structures.
2. Demonstrated ability to climb ladders and perform routine inspections on normal or high elevation roofs.
3. Demonstrated ability to utilize roofing material to include felt, shingles, strips, flashing, vents, and adhesives and application materials.
4. Demonstrated ability to interface effectively, both verbally and in writing, and provide quality customer service.
5. Ability to respond to emergencies both before and after business hours.
6. Previous experience inspecting roofs, windows, and walls for serviceability.
7. High School diploma or GED or equivalent combination of training and education that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
8. General computer knowledge required.
9. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Demonstrated skill in reading schematics, blueprints, and various structure diagrams in efforts to ascertain the status and efforts needed in repairing/maintaining various roof systems.

Special Instructions: 

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or résumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Contact Information:

Name: Office of Human Resources

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: NO EMAILED DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.