Roofing assistant, Kaiāwhina kaihanga tuanui
Also known as
- Roofing labourer, roofing apprentice, roofer's helper, assistant roofer, groundie
Roofing assistants do basic tasks to help roofers. They may prepare or clean work sites and equipment, gather tools and materials, and help roofers with installation.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $38
Most common
$47
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-3 years
Roofing assistants
- 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
- help install roofing materials
- remove old and damaged roofing materials
- move roofing supplies using ladders and equipment
- gather roofing materials and equipment
- find materials or equipment needing replacement
- remove materials from worksites
- maintain roofing tools and equipment
- clean roofs, tools and work areas
- follow health and safety rules
Practical
Organised
Investigative
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You may need
If you’re in school
You usually don't need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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