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

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Work Values

Relationships
Support
Working Conditions

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Work Styles

Attention to Detail
Dependability
Adaptability/Flexibility
Self-Control
Persistence

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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

These are the certification(s) applicable to Helpers--Roofers:

Certificate name

Certified Roofing Torch Applicator

Certifying Organization

National Roofing Contractors Association

Type

Specialty

Certificate name

Registered Waterproofing Consultant

Certifying Organization

International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants

Type

Core

Certificate name

Registered Roof Observer

Certifying Organization

International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants

Type

Core

Certificate name

Registered Roof Consultant

Certifying Organization

International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants

Type

Core

Certificate name

Asphalt Shingle Systems Installer

Certifying Organization

National Roofing Contractors Association

Type

Core

Certificate name	Certifying Organization	Type
Certified Roofing Torch Applicator	National Roofing Contractors Association	Specialty
Registered Waterproofing Consultant	International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants	Core
Registered Roof Observer	International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants	Core
Registered Roof Consultant	International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants	Core
Asphalt Shingle Systems Installer	National Roofing Contractors Association	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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