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Roofing. A career that takes you higher.
GAF Training
Most people join the roofing industry for a great paying job where new recruits are in high demand. They stay for a rewarding career in a growing industry that helps protect others where they live and work.
Roofing is in high demand
The 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 - is critical to the investment of any building project. Roofers can expect a starting wage of $39,970 per year (or $19.22/hr). GAF Roofing Academy is designed to help you build the skills for an entry-level position, 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
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Start your roofing career at the GAF Roofing Academy If you’ve ever considered a career in roofing—and even if you haven’t—the GAF Roofing Academy can help you get there. Academy students learn from the best. Powerhouse instructors in the skills you’ll need to become a respected roofing pro. Contractors. Foremen. Roofing company owners are begging for well-trained manpower.
Roofing positions
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.
- Laborer: Assist roofing teams under the direction of a foreman or contractor. Responsibilities: remove old roofing material, unload and stage equipment and materials
- Delivery driver: Transport roofing materials. Responsibilities: loading, transporting and unloading materials
- Warehouse Worker: Help maintain a warehouse facility. Responsibilities: cleaning in and outside the facility, operating a forklift or other machinery, painting
- Installer: Install roofs on residential homes and/or commercial buildings. Responsibilities: product installation, maintenance and repair work
- Foreman: Oversee roofing crews and projects. Responsibilities: managing crew members, crew safety, communicating with clients
- Supervisor: Manage a larger roofing team. Responsibilities: scheduling, assigning, and demonstrating roofing work, inspecting work-in-progress and finished projects
- Project Manager: Manage each stage of roofing installation and repairs to finish projects on-time and within budget. Responsibilities: project planning and cost analysis
- Service Tech: A highly skilled roofing mechanic. Responsibilities: inspections and identifying leak sources
- Owner: Oversee a roofing company. Responsibilities: managing workers, speaking to clients, marketing, high-level project management
- Salesperson: Selling roofing materials and products. Responsibilities: communicate with homeowners or facility managers, roofing businesses, and construction companies
- Estimator: Provide/lead estimating for larger-scale, commercial projects. Responsibilities: taking measurements, inspecting existing roof material, investigating local codes
- Insurance Specialist: Assist homeowners and building owners with insurance claims for property damage. Responsibilities: inspecting roofs, working with insurance adjusters
Start here and begin with an in-person training session.
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Start your roofing career
GAF Roofing Academy students learn from the best. Our powerhouse instructors will teach you the skills you’ll need to become a respected roofing pro. Contractors, foremen and roofing company owners are all actively recruiting well-trained, qualified roofers.
Looking for qualified roofers?
We’re working to train the new roofing workforce with one of the most practical and hands-on educational programs anywhere. With instructors at the top of their games in installation and repair, warehouse management, estimating and more, you can finally hire laborers with peace of mind.
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