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About the Role

The Department of Facilities Management & Development at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Maintenance Assistant, Roofer & Tinsmith. This semi-skilled role involves performing routine maintenance and repair tasks in the roofing and tinsmith trade, with opportunities to learn and perform journey-level activities under supervision.

Responsibilities

Repairs and maintains all types of roofs including metal, slate, tile, composition shingle, and built-up roofs.
Erects ladders and scaffolds to provide access to the roof.
Cuts roofing materials to size and punches holes in tile and slate according to specifications.
Aligns roofing materials and fastens with asphalt cement or nails.
Cuts strips of flashing and fits them into angles formed by vents, chimneys, and intersecting roof surfaces.
Caulks joints, flashing and brickwork to make them watertight.
Applies hot asphalt or tar and roofing paper to roofs.
Removes snow, ice and debris from roofs and roof drainage systems.
Paints metal areas of roofs.
Repairs or replaces roof drainage system components such as gutters and down-spouts.
Fabricates, repairs, and installs a variety of sheet metal-ware, such as heating and ventilating ducts, gutters, down-spouts, and flashing.
Following written instructions or blueprints, uses shears, breaks, bending tools, and welding and soldering equipment to cut, bend, straighten, and join metal in the fabrication and repair of standard sheet metal items.
Installs manufactured sheet metal products, using tools and equipment such as punches, electric or hand drills, welding and soldering equipment, and grinders.
May supervise work crews of relatively unskilled workers and/or individuals for whom the State has custody or responsibility by making assignments, giving instructions, and aiding in performing tasks.

Requirements

2-years of full-time experience in roofing and tinsmith work under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson.
Completion of an appropriate technical school course in the roofing and tinsmith trade carpentry.
An equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of appropriate technical in the roofing and tinsmith trade carpentry courses.
When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.
Individuals certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55 B/C of the Civil Service Law will also be considered.
Candidates must provide a copy of their letter of eligibility with their response.
Candidates must clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the minimum qualifications in their resume.

Skills

Roofing
Tinsmith
Sheet metal fabrication
Sheet metal repair
Sheet metal installation
Welding
Soldering
Blueprint reading
Operating shears, breaks, and bending tools
Operating punches, electric or hand drills, and grinders

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Semi-skilled
Entry-level supervision

Education Level

Technical school course in roofing and tinsmith trade carpentry

About the Company

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers.
It is the only academic medical center in Brooklyn.
Serves a large population that is among the most diverse in the world.
Highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Equal Opportunity

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Individuals with disabilities needing reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu.