Scaffold Builder

1. SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Primary responsibilities are construction and dismantling of scaffolding. Include determining amount of materials, identifying appropriate construction locations and transporting scaffolding materials.

2.0 REPORTS TO / SUPERVISES 

Reports To: Scaffolding Foreman, Shop Superintendent

Supervises: N/A

3.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will have the following general/minimum responsibilities:

• Unloading scaffolding equipment on site.
• Setting down base plates on the ground at regular intervals and putting up the scaffolding polies (standards) and fixing the horizontal tubes (ledgers) to them with couples.
• Fixing the scaffolding to the structure to make it more stable, using short tie tubes.
• Laying planks (battens) across the scaffolding for workers to walk on.
• Fixing guard rails and safety netting.
• Taking down the scaffolding after a job is finished.
• Understand and follow strict safety policies and procedures; especially as it relates to scaffolding.

4.0 EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE

The following education, experience and knowledge are preferred for this position:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent, and/or Trade School.
• Two to four years of experience in a shop environment.
• Knowledge and compliance with all safety policies and procedures regarding scaffolding.
• Must know basic math and be able to follow instructions.