Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Dusty
- Confined spaces
Work setting
- Construction
- Repair
- Commercial
- Installation
- Residential
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
- 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
- Estimate costs and materials
- Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment
- Remove asbestos, ceramic fibres, lead and mould and urea-formaldehyde insulation materials from buildings
Experience and specialization
Types of systems
- Air conditioning system
Area of specialization
- Spraying and blowing insulation
- Fire stopping and fireproofing
- Acoustical insulation
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling