Roofer, Kaihanga tuanui
Also known as
- Maintenance roofer, metal roofer, membrane roofer, roofing labourer, roof tiler
Roofers install and repair building roofs with iron, steel, tiles, shingles and other roofing materials.
Duration
1:20 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$25 to $40
Most common
$52
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Roofers
- usually work regular hours but may work overtime and weekends
- usually work on roofs of buildings and travel locally
- may work in hazardous conditions and at heights
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be responsible, practical and safety conscious
Tasks
- inspect work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs
- remove debris or vegetation from work sites
- assemble temporary equipment or structures
- estimate materials requirements for projects
- estimate construction project labour requirements
- apply adhesives to construction materials
- install roofing materials
- cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials
- apply sealants or other protective coatings
- apply paint to surfaces
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need to do an apprenticeship to become a roofer.
You may need
- to do an apprenticeship in roofing
- a New Zealand Certificate in Roofing (Installation) (Level 4)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing (Level 4)
- experience in similar work
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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