GAF Roofing Academy
Roofing is the construction industry's best-kept secret. Until now.
The commercial and residential roofing industry is booming, with demand for 19,000 new jobs expected by 2028. Why? Buildings are big business, and protecting, maintaining and repairing properties - from homes to stadiums - is critical to the long-term investment in any building project. It's why hard-working, dedicated roofers can expect a starting wage of $39,970 per year (or $19.22/hour).
Now is the perfect time to begin a career in roofing with the new GAF Roofing Academy. Designed to help you build the necessary skills for an entry-level position, the GAF Roofing Academy combines classroom and on-the-roof training with access to job opportunities from GAF’s national network of thousands of independent, certified contractors seeking talent.
Figures sourced from The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Summer 2023 Program Details
- Application window open: Register for Trainings
- Program dates:
- Cohort 1
- May 22 - 26 from 3:30-7:00 p.m.
- May 29 - June 2 from 3:30-7:00 p.m.
- Cohort 2
- June 5 - 9 from 3:30-7:00 p.m.
- June 12 - 16 from 3:30-7:00 p.m.
- Cohort 1
- Meeting location: 10027 S. Tacoma Way, Ste D-3, Tacoma 98499
- Notify selected applicants: ASAP by email
- Approximate hours to complete: 40
- Certifications: GAF Roofing Academy Graduate
- Completion stipend: $500 (upon successful completion of all program components)
- Credits toward graduation: .5 Skilled and Technical Sciences
- Total spots available: 20 per cohort
- Special considerations for this program: Open only to seniors (can be 17 years old). Snacks/beverages provided, guaranteed interviews, tools provided once placed in employment!
- For additional information, please contact Chris Sieg: csieg@tacoma.k12.wa.us
Roof Installer Careers by the Numbers
Average Salary (as of 3/23/23): $51,253 source
Required Education: On the job training and certification courses such as this
Job Outlook (2021-2031): 1% growth source
Current Job Postings: On indeed
What it's like to be a roofer:
Roofing positions as your career progresses
Installation is just the beginning.
If you think installation is your only career option in roofing, think again. There are a lot of different ways to make a living in the industry. Best of all, your path is wide open to grow into positions at all levels.
Entry Level Careers | Manager Roles | Executive Roles |
---|---|---|
Laborer: Assist roofing teams under the direction of a foreman or contractor. Responsibilities: remove old roofing material, unload and stage equipment and materials |
Foreman: Oversee roofing crews and projects. Responsibilities: managing crew members, crew safety, communicating with clients |
Owner: Oversee a roofing company. Responsibilities: managing workers, speaking to clients, marketing, high-level project management |
Delivery driver: Transport roofing materials. Responsibilities: loading, transporting and unloading materials |
Supervisor: Manage a larger roofing team. Responsibilities: scheduling, assigning, and demonstrating roofing work, inspecting work-in-progress and finished projects |
Salesperson: Selling roofing materials and products. Responsibilities: communicate with homeowners or facility managers, roofing businesses, and construction companies |
Warehouse Worker: Help maintain a warehouse facility. Responsibilities: cleaning in and outside the facility, operating a forklift or other machinery, painting |
Project Manager: Manage each stage of roofing installation and repairs to finish projects on-time and within budget. Responsibilities: project planning and cost analysis |
Estimator: Provide/lead estimating for larger-scale, commercial projects. Responsibilities: taking measurements, inspecting existing roof material, investigating local codes |
Installer: Install roofs on residential homes and/or commercial buildings. Responsibilities: product installation, maintenance and repair work |
Service Tech: A highly skilled roofing mechanic. Responsibilities: inspections and identifying leak sources |
Estimator: Provide/lead estimating for larger-scale, commercial projects. Responsibilities: taking measurements, inspecting existing roof material, investigating local codes |