Insulation Installer

Koala Insulation of Washington DC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Tool and equipment provided

Year-round work

Job summary

Koala Insulation of Washington DC is hiring an Insulation Installer to perform residential and light commercial insulation installations. This role covers attics, crawlspaces, and wall cavities with fiberglass, cellulose, and air sealing systems.

Responsibilities include installing blown-in insulation, batt insulation, and spray foam, plus performing air sealing and site preparation. You’ll operate blowing machines, follow OSHA safety rules, and keep job sites clean and professional.

Qualifications

• 1+ year construction experience.
• Ability to work in attics, crawlspaces, and confined spaces.
• Lift 50+ lbs and climb ladders.
• Comfortable using power tools and job-site equipment.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Install blown-in fiberglass and cellulose insulation.
• Install fiberglass batt insulation in attics, walls, and crawlspaces.
• Install Spray Foam insulation.
• Perform air sealing using foam, caulk, and rigid materials.
• Prepare job sites: masking, protection, setup, and cleanup.
• Operate insulation blowing machines and related equipment.
• Follow company and OSHA safety procedures.
• Maintain clean, professional job sites and company equipment.
• Communicate job status and material usage to supervisors.

Skills

Construction experience

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Tool proficiency

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Description Job Description Koala Insulation of Washington DC is hiring an Insulation Installer to perform residential and light commercial insulation installations. This role is ideal for candidates with hands-on construction experience who are comfortable working in attics, crawlspaces, and wall cavities installing fiberglass, cellulose, and air sealing systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Install blown-in fiberglass and cellulose insulation
• Install fiberglass batt insulation in attics, walls, and crawlspaces
• Install Spray Foam insulation
• Perform air sealing using foam, caulk, and rigid materials
• Prepare job sites: masking, protection, setup, and cleanup
• Operate insulation blowing machines and related equipment
• Follow company and OSHA safety procedures
• Maintain clean, professional job sites and company equipment
• Communicate job status and material usage to supervisors

Required Qualifications

• 1+ year construction experience
• Ability to work in attics, crawlspaces, and confined spaces
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and climb ladders
• Comfortable using power tools and job-site equipment
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior insulation & spray foam installer experience (fiberglass or cellulose)
• Air sealing or weatherization experience
• Residential retrofit experience
• Basic understanding of building materials and job-site safety

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Paid training
• Tool and equipment provided
• Steady, year-round work
• Growth opportunities within a growing company