insulation installer

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Dusty
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Construction
• Maintenance
• Repair
• Commercial
• Installation
• Residential
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Select type of insulation required
• Measure and cut insulating materials to required shape and dimensions using hand and power tools
• Apply and secure insulation using spraying, blowing, pasting, strapping, taping and other application and installation methods
• Fit insulation around obstructions and between joists and studs
• Install vapour barriers and fire-retardant materials
• Brush waterproofing cement or other material over insulating materials
• Fabricate and apply removable insulation pads and covers
• Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Spraying and blowing insulation
• Fire stopping and fireproofing

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity