For more than 100 years, Wagner Roofing has helped preserve landmark buildings, commercial properties, and homes throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Our work combines traditional craftsmanship with modern construction practices.

Job Summary

As a Slate & Tile Roofing Mechanic, you’ll install, repair, and restore natural slate and clay tile roofs on historic, commercial, and residential properties. Projects range from replacing individual pieces and addressing leaks to larger restorations and new installations. You’ll work with the foreman and crew to protect existing materials, preserve each roof’s character, and deliver durable, high-quality work.

What You’ll Do

• Lay out, cut, fit, and install natural slate and clay tile to match project specifications and existing roof patterns.

• Identify damaged, loose, or missing slate and tile. Remove and replace individual pieces while protecting surrounding materials, and salvage reusable pieces where appropriate.

• Help trace leaks and complete repairs at valleys, ridges, hips, chimneys, and other roof penetrations. Coordinate flashing and copper or sheet metal work with the crew.

• Check completed work for alignment, secure fastening, and proper detailing. Flag concealed damage or field conditions that could affect the repair or installation.

• Coordinate daily work with the foreman, superintendents, crew members, and other trades. Mentor less-experienced crew members in material handling, installation, and repair techniques.

• Arrive on time and ready to work with required personal tools and PPE. Follow jobsite safety procedures, assist with fall protection setup and removal as directed, and complete required safety training.

• Maintain tools, equipment, and assigned vehicles in good working condition. Report equipment problems and safety concerns promptly.

Required Qualifications

• At least five years of roofing experience, including commercial roofing work.

• Hands-on experience installing or repairing natural slate or clay tile roofing.

• Ability to identify damaged roofing materials, match replacement pieces to an existing roof, and complete repairs with care.

• Ability to work at heights, on steep-slope roofs, using ladders and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Ability to lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with both natural slate and clay tile.

• Experience with historic roof restoration and salvaging original materials for reuse.

• Experience installing copper flashing or working with architectural sheet metal.

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 training and First Aid/CPR certification.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on skills, experience, and certifications.

• Health insurance, retirement benefits, and other employee perks.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

If you enjoy helping people, keeping details organized, and following through when several requests are competing for your attention, we’d like to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Welcome visitors and support the office. Greet guests, answer and route incoming calls, take accurate messages, and handle mail, packages, office supplies, and routine records.

• Process invoices and support Accounting. Scan incoming invoices, route job invoices to the appropriate person or department for review, and enter job invoices into the accounting system. Reconcile Corpay accounts and monthly company credit card expenses, collect receipts, and follow up on missing documentation or discrepancies.

• Support fleet administration. Help maintain vehicle records and track assignments, keys, registration renewals, insurance documents, and E-ZPass charges. Schedule routine maintenance and repairs with approved vendors and follow up on outstanding items.

• Coordinate facilities and vendors. Schedule office repairs, track facility keys, coordinate forklift rental requests and field uniform orders, and assist with employee travel and workspace setup.

• Help employees get technology support. Route requests to IT and phone providers, follow up on open issues, coordinate equipment and phone assignments, and keep device inventories, directories, and Outlook distribution lists current.

• Support employee events and daily operations. Help coordinate meetings, lunches, and employee celebrations. Assist with incident and accident paperwork and handle sensitive information with discretion.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Previous experience in reception, customer service, administrative support, or a related role.

• Clear, courteous communication and dependable attendance.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize requests, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and comfort learning new systems.

• Sound judgment when handling confidential information and the ability to work independently and with others.

Helpful Experience

• Construction, roofing, or another service business.

• Invoice entry, expense tracking, credit card reconciliation, or Corpay.

• Coordinating vendors, facilities, fleet records, IT support, travel, or employee events.

• Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish.

This role involves frequent computer and phone use and occasionally moving office supplies, equipment, or packages weighing up to 20 pounds. Essential duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

For more than 100 years, Wagner Roofing has helped preserve landmark buildings, commercial properties, and homes throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia. In this role, you’ll bring traditional sheet metal skills to historic restorations, repairs, and new installations.

Job Summary

As a Metal Roofing Mechanic, you’ll install, repair, and restore standing seam metal roofs, copper roofing and flashing, and architectural sheet metal. You’ll work with the foreman and crew to assess existing conditions, preserve original metalwork where possible, and reproduce historic profiles and details when replacement is needed.

What You’ll Do

• Measure, lay out, cut, fit, and install standing seam metal roof panels according to project specifications.

• Fabricate and install copper and other architectural sheet metal components, including flashing, valleys, ridge caps, and roof edge details.

• Solder copper seams, joints, and flashing as required by the project.

• Repair damaged panels, failed seams, and deteriorated flashing. Match original profiles, seams, and trim on historic roofs.

• Fit flashing around chimneys, skylights, walls, and other roof penetrations. Coordinate transitions where metal meets slate, tile, or other roofing materials.

• Check completed work for proper panel alignment, secure seams, and watertight flashing. Flag field conditions that could affect the repair or installation.

• Coordinate work with foremen, superintendents, crew members, and other trades. Mentor less-experienced crew members in metal roofing techniques.

• Arrive on time with required personal tools and PPE. Follow jobsite safety procedures, assist with fall protection setup and removal as directed, and complete required safety training.

• Maintain tools and equipment and promptly report equipment problems or safety concerns.

Required Qualifications

• At least five years of roofing experience, including commercial roofing work.

• Hands-on experience installing or repairing standing seam metal roofing.

• Hands-on experience fabricating and installing copper roofing or copper flashing.

• Ability to solder copper seams, joints, and flashing details in roofing applications.

• Hands-on experience restoring historic metal roofs or architectural sheet metal, including repairing original components or reproducing existing profiles and details.

• Ability to take accurate field measurements and cut, bend, and fit sheet metal for roofing and flashing details.

• Ability to work at heights, on steep-slope roofs, and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Ability to lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using sheet metal brakes, shears, and hand or mechanical seamers.

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 training and First Aid/CPR certification.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on skills, experience, and certifications.

• Health insurance, retirement benefits, and other employee perks.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.