Insulation Installer

IBP; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Builders Installed Products Albany is seeking a full-time insulation installer to focus on fiberglass or rock wool batts for exterior walls and ceilings. The role offers steady work with room to move up and earnings potential above $25/hr with strong production.

The job includes loading materials, erecting scaffolding, cutting and installing insulation, potential driving duties, and strict safety practices. Prior installation experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required or preferred.
• Installation experience is a plus.
• Comfortable using standard hand tools.
• Able to work in tight spaces including attics and crawlspaces.
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Able to climb ladders and scaffolding.
• Able to bend, twist, and turn the body.
• Able to stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Loading and logging materials onto a truck.
• Erect scaffolding or ladders to the required height.
• Cut insulation materials to size and install them in frames, ceilings, attics, or crawlspaces.
• Install insulation by stapling, gluing, wiring, nailing, or using equipment for loose-fill or foamed insulation.
• May drive a company vehicle and must follow DOT rules and maintain tools/truck.
• Observe job site safety rules and know MSDS locations in the vehicle.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Heavy lifting

Tight spaces

Ladder climbing

Hand tools

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Full-time | Steady work | Room to move up | Earn $20–$25/hr (DOE) — plus even higher income with strong production!

As aninsulation installer, you will focus on installing insulation (fiberglass or rock wool batts) forexterior walls and ceilings. Your day-to-day "office" won't always look the same! However, you can count on the process to provide some consistency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Loading and logging materials onto a truck
• Erect scaffolding or ladders to the height needed
• Cut the insulation materials to size and install them in frames, ceilings, attics, or crawlspaces
• Installing insulation materials by stapling, gluing, wiring, nailing, or operating equipment that injects loose-fill or foamed insulation
• May be required to drive a company vehicle. If so, follow all driving rules and DOT requirements at all times and maintain your tools/truck
• Observe job site safety rules and know the location of the MSDS packets in your vehicle

Role Requirements:

• Valid driver's license andreliable transportation
• Installation experience is a plus
• Comfortable using standard hand tools
• Able to work in tight spaces, including attics and crawlspaces
• Able to lift a minimum of 50lbs
• Able to climb ladders and scaffolding
• Able to bend, twist, and turn the body at the shoulders, waist, and knees
• Able to stand for extended periods of time
• Being Bilingual is a plus!

Physical demands:

As an insulation installer, you will face physical demands such as lifting heavy materials, bending and stooping in tight spaces, and climbing ladders or scaffolding for high work. You must stretch and reach overhead, handle tools with dexterity, and endure long hours of repetitive movements. The work is often performed in challenging environments, such as extreme temperatures or dusty areas. Installers also need balance and stability in confined or unstable spaces and may experience strain from pushing and pulling heavy loads or performing repetitive tasks. Strength, endurance, and flexibility are required to prevent injury. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Pay & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Supplemental insurance options
• Employee assistance and scholarship programs
• Opportunities to grow into more responsibility if you’re interested

Builders Installed Products Albany is a proud member of the Installed Building Products (IBP) family of companies. We take great pride in our commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, which has contributed to our high customer satisfaction ratings. This success is a direct result of our dedication to quality work and dependability. We are always looking for hard-working individuals who share our mission of helping our customers and contributing to the continued success of Builders. Our people are our most valuable asset, and if you consider yourself a leader in this industry, we want to hear from you.

Explore your next career opportunity and become a part of the Builders Installed Products Albany team!

EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Drivers License

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