Slate & Tile Roofing Specialist – Historic Restoration
$52,000–$72,800 year
On-siteBelvidere, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Install, repair, and restore natural slate and clay/concrete tile roofing systems on National Register of Historic Places structures using traditional layout, fastening, and waterproofing methods. Execute selective slate matching, careful tear-offs to preserve reusable historic material, and apply detailed work with architectural copper and specialty metal flashings. Maintain strict safety standards on steep-slope, high-profile sites while traveling to landmark project locations throughout the Midwest. Year-round work with steady, well-compensated assignments ($25–$35/hr) and travel per diem for overnight assignments.
Required Qualifications
- hands-on slate and tile experience
- Knowledge of historic roofing materials
- traditional installation methods
- Precision and attention to detail
- demonstrated, hands-on slate and/or clay tile experience
- Travel to landmark project sites throughout the Midwest
Desired Qualifications
- Work with architectural copper and specialty metal flashings
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