Scaffold Builder: On-Site Construction & Safety Expert

Spitzer Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Spitzer Industries in Houston, TX is seeking a Scaffold Builder to perform construction and dismantling of scaffolding, determine materials, and identify suitable work locations. The role requires basic math, ability to follow instructions, and strict adherence to safety policies.

Two to four years in a shop environment preferred; high school diploma or trade school. Responsibilities include unloading equipment on site, setting base plates, securing components, laying planks, installing guard

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Scaffolding construction

Safety policy adherence

Basic math

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade School (preferred)

Job description

Spitzer Industries in Houston, TX is seeking a Scaffold Builder to perform construction and dismantling of scaffolding, determine materials, and identify suitable work locations. The role requires basic math, ability to follow instructions, and strict adherence to safety policies.

Two to four years in a shop environment preferred; high school diploma or trade school. Responsibilities include unloading equipment on site, setting base plates, securing components, laying planks, installing guard