Scaffold Builder

Acadian Contractors, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadian Contractors, Inc. in Cocoa, FL is seeking a Scaffold Builder to erect, inspect, maintain, and dismantle scaffolds for construction services. The role requires adherence to safety protocols and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in challenging environments.

The position involves reading tape measures, using hand tools, mentoring new workers in safety practices, and ensuring proper rigging and tagging while complying with OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read a tape measure and work with hand tools.
• Assist the foreman in documenting the job.
• Mentor new employees in safety practices and tasks.
• Identify emergency equipment and signage.
• Participate in JSEA for each job and changes in scope.
• Maintain professional interaction with crew and customers.
• Follow all safety rules and worksite guidelines.
• Conduct inventory and rack, stack, and band materials.
• Erect and dismantle scaffolds in tight spaces.
• Inspect and update scaffold tags daily.
• Maintain housekeeping practices.
• Perform safe rigging duties.
• Follow OSHA 1926.451 for scaffold construction/dismantling.
• Assist with rigging and safety tasks.
• Design scaffolds for safe access to work areas.
• Immediately report incidents to supervisor.
• Supply scaffold identification.
• Learn and use scaffold hand signals.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Teamwork

Safety mentoring

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Rigging equipment

Job description

Description

Scaffold Builder

Location: Cocoa, FL

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Scaffold Builder position requires the ability to erect, inspect, repair, dismantle, maintain, and identify scaffolds for construction services at our East Coast location. This role demands consistent adherence to safety protocols and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in often challenging environments.

Acadian Contractors, Inc. maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to protected veterans in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising. All employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Read a tape measure and work with hand tools.
• Assist the foreman in documenting the job.
• Mentor new employees in safety practices and tasks.
• Identify emergency equipment and signage.
• Participate in Job Safety Environmental Analysis (JSEA) for each job and when scopes change.
• Maintain professional interaction with crew and customers.
• Follow all safety rules and worksite guidelines.
• Conduct inventory and properly rack, stack, and band materials.
• Erect and dismantle scaffolds in tight or cramped quarters.
• Inspect and update scaffold tags daily.
• Maintain environmentally responsible housekeeping practices.
• Perform and inspect safe rigging duties.
• Follow OSHA standard 1926.451 for scaffold construction, revision, and dismantling.
• Assist with rigging, fire watch, back-loading boats, and more.
• Design scaffolds to provide safe access to designated work areas.
• Immediately report all incidents to supervisor.
• Supply identification for scaffolds.
• Learn and utilize scaffold hand signals effectively.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Exposure to extreme temperatures (above 110°F or below 20°F).
• Work in adverse weather and environmental conditions.
• Exposure to the elements, elevated noise levels, and vibrations.
• Must work in confined quarters while wearing protective gear (e.g., respirators).
• Physical tasks including bending, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, and climbing stairs can be grouped by category.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks accurately and on time.
• Supports organizational goals and values.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop effective relationships with staff.
• Adaptable to changing work environments and priorities.
• Capable of planning work efficiently and using time and resources effectively.
• Comfortable contributing to group decisions about the safest and most efficient way to complete tasks.

HSE Responsibilities

• Embrace, lead, and demonstrate "Acadian F.I.R.S.T." - Vision & Mission Statement as fundamental core values.
• Demonstrate visible leadership and support proactive safety processes (JSA, Time Out & TEAM BBS Observations) to achieve an incident-free workplace and advance our safety culture.
• Adhere to all Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management System policies, procedures, safe work practices, and client-specific regulatory requirements.
• Make a personal commitment and be accountable for HSE results, driving toward the achievement of defined goals. Clearly communicate these goals through direct reports, while coaching, mentoring, and empowering others to achieve desired outcomes.
• Conduct periodic quality assessments of HSE processes to enhance personal coaching and mentoring effectiveness and demonstrate ownership in the successful implementation of HSE programs.