Roofer

View the complete job description and apply at https://hr.wwu.edu/careers-staff?job=498943

As a Roofer with Western Washington University (WWU), you will support the University’s mission by joining a workforce that is the best in its class, where all employees are treated with equity and dignity. This position provides journey-level roofing work in the construction, maintenance and renovation of the University's facilities.

This position starts at $4,324 - $4,892 monthly (DOE), and comes with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Retirement plan
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off including sick leave, holidays and vacation time
• Scheduled pay increases
• Classified union representation

WWU also provides:

• Recruitment incentive! (up to $2k over the first year of employment)
• Consistent work on set schedule at the same location — no more commuting great distances to the next job site!
• Clothing and footwear reimbursements
• Paid licensing and CEs
• Use of WWU's state-of-the-art tools and equipment including vehicles, hand tools, and iPads
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development
• Excellent safety gear and training
• Tuition waiver program
• Reduced bus pass
• Wise and Well U Program
• Employee Assistance Program... and more!

Roofer required qualifications include:

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship
• OR Full journey-level status in a union
• OR Four years' demonstrated applicable work experience in a commercial or industrial environment

Additional required skills and knowledge:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one prior to starting work to drive a state-owned vehicle.
• Ability to work with computer hardware, including touch-screen tablets, and required software to track work orders and record time worked.

About WWU:
WWU has over 16,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school. The campus is located in Bellingham and provides beautiful views of Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. With a population of 89,000, Bellingham is a welcoming and safe community offering the advantages of a larger city with the charm of a coastal town.

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Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,888.00 - $58,704.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
https://hr.wwu.edu/covid-19-employee-vaccination-information

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bellingham, WA 98225: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person