Trades 2 Roofer & Caulker

Staff - Union

Job Category

CUPE 116

Job Profile

CUPE 116 Salaried - Trades 2 - Roofer & Caulker

Job Title

Trades 2 - Roofer & Caulker

Department

Architectural Trades Architectural Trades Admin Leadership Building Operations Facilities

Compensation Range

$7186.00 - $7666.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

August 18 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Ongoing

At UBC we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research innovation and learning for all faculty staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Description Summary
The Roofer & Caulker performs skilled roofing work pertaining to construction maintenance and repair of buildings following recognized roofing techniques. The Roofer & Caulker is responsible for trouble-shooting roof leaks repairing and minor replacement of roofs sealing flashings masonry and frames using caulking compounds

Organizational Status
The Roofer & Caulker reports to the Architectural Trades Manager and receives daily instructions and direction from the Architectural Trade Head and Sub Head. The Roofer & Caulker works both independently as well with associated tradespeople both at the apprentice and journeyperson level.

Work Performed

• Requests and obtains materials and equipment required for the work assigned.
• Trouble-shoots repairs and does minor replacement work on roofs constructed of shingles (asphalt and cedar) EPDM (or similar) membranes built-up asphalt and gravel tiles (slate clay concrete) and other generally recognized roofing materials.
• Trouble-shoots minor recaulking repairs and installs new caulking materials to seal expansion joints metal flashings masonry concrete wood-metal frames and skylights.
• Performs emergency call-outs in response to roof leaks as out roof inspections submitting reports recommending roof repair and/or replacement.
• Provides roof repair and replacement cost with customers as required to ensure the efficient delivery of service.
• Ensures that the workplace is safe and that safe work practices are being followed.
• Carries out any other related duties as necessary in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of the positions in this classification may be assigned responsibility for providing training to and monitoring and checking the work of one or more apprentices or labourers.
  

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Determines the sequence of work the work methods and equipment to be employed and how best to complete the work based on technical knowledge of the trade and related departmental guidelines and policies; inappropriate decisions may result in minor service delays and/or costs.

Supervision Received
The Roofer & Caulker works under general supervision of the Architectural Trade Head and Sub Head and from oral and written instructions and according to approved procedures.

Supervision Given
The Roofer &Caulker monitors and checks the work of apprentice(s) and Labourers as the need arises.

Minimum Qualifications

A trade certification to journeyperson level as a Roofer a valid BC Drivers license and a minimum five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives including perspectives in conflict with ones own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing ones own awareness knowledge and skills related to equity diversity and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

A working knowledge of relevant industrial safety regulations and building codes. Ability to work from written instructions and specifications and to work independently with minimal supervision. Effective oral and written communication organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Ability to provide quality service to customers in a courteous patient manner. Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships.

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 7186 - 7666