Provisional to – Roofer Citywide; TP

Provisional to Permanent – Roofer (9343) - Citywide (TP0001)

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Department: Citywide
Job class:9343-Roofer
Salary range: $96,616.00 - $
Role type: Permanent Civil Service
Hours: Full-time
Exam type:Class Based Test
Rule:Rule of the List
List type:Combined Promotive and Entrance

Application Opening:Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Final date to receive applications:Announcement may close at any time but not before 4:30 pm (PST) on September 8, 2025.

Recruitment :PTP-9343-TP0001

THIS IS A CITYWIDE RECRUITMENT FOR CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This is a Provisional to Permanent position in accordance with Class-Based Test (CBT) Civil Service Rules. This recruitment is restricted to current provisional employees of the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Unified School District, or San Francisco City College, working within the posted classification.

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area.

Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

Under general supervision, the essential functions of a roofer are to maintain, repair and reroof a variety of roofs/structures as a member of a roofing crew.

1. Maintains, repairs and reroofs a variety of roofs by replacing broken slate, tile or shingle, applying additional layers of cap sheet over a built‑up roof and removing old cap sheet/felt. Applies modified bitumen and one‑ply systems.

2. Cleans and prepares roof surfaces and replaces with new roofing material when necessary.

3. Safely lifts and handles roofing materials such as asphalt, gravel, ply sheets, Torch On, and mineral surfaced cap sheets with a variety of handtools such as axes, razor knives, tin snips and flat bars.

4. Quarters asphalt plugs with an axe, placing asphalt in kettle and transporting hot asphalt in service buckets and high‑boy or low‑boy drums to designated areas.

5. Assembles, operates, and maintains equipment in a safe and proper manner such as hoists, cranes, asphalt kettles, ladders, brackets, planks and fall protection.

6. Secures equipment to ensure safety and prevent damage to buildings, equipment and supplies or prevent injury to personnel.

7. Waterproofs floors, bathrooms, showers, concrete slabs, planter boxes, and pilings to achieve a watertight seal.

8. Inspects existing roof surfaces (membranes, tile, etc.) for roof or systems failure as part of an on‑going preventive maintenance program.

9. Drives city vehicles to work site and/or to pick up and transport equipment and supplies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:
Maintenance, repair and reroofing methods and procedures; purpose, use and care of roofing tools, materials and equipment; and safety methods and procedures required for roofing activities.

Ability and Skill to:
Understand and follow oral instructions; communicate with supervisors, coworkers and the public; perform physical tasks requiring physical effort and dexterity such as working at considerable heights atop tall buildings, climbing ladders and lifting; carrying heavy roofing tools, heavy materials and equipment; and driving city vehicles;
Use tools, materials, and equipment used to maintain, repair and reroof a variety of roofs of new and existing construction;
Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 110 pounds for distances up to 25 feet.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Provisional Employee in Class 9343 who has worked at least 2,080 hours in Class 9343
• Education
  :
  Completion of a recognized three and a half (3.5) years (42-month) Roofer apprenticeship program.
• Experience
  :
  Three and a half (3.5) years of experience as a journey‑level roofer.
• License and Certification: Possession of a valid Class C driver license.

Substitution:
Additional experience as…