Scaffolding Helper 2

TIC - The Industrial Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC_Craft in Houston, TX is seeking an entry-level helper to support skilled craftspersons with scaffolding, construction, and related tasks. You will learn to read blueprints, select and use tools, and assist with erecting and dismantling scaffolds under supervision.

The role requires the ability to work outdoors in all weather, lift and climb, and follow safety rules. This is an entry-level, full-time position with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; related field experience preferred.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions; communicate with supervision.
• Field experience in the chosen craft discipline.
• Knowledge of safe and efficient use of tools.

Responsibilities

• Learn to read blueprints and specifications to determine scope, locations, quantities, and sizes of materials.
• Identify tools required and measure, mark, and cut materials to specifications.
• Assist skilled craftsman to erect/disassemble scaffolding and install ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms, and gangways.
• Assist with construction, reinforcement, and dismantling pre-constructed scaffolds.
• Assist with building and constructing wooden scaffolds and auxiliary items.
• Perform work involving rigging of equipment loads.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Communication skills

Field experience in chosen craft

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

Position Summary

Assist skilled craftsperson(s) by performing supportive duties as directed and will work under immediate supervision. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step.

Experience Level

Entry

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Learn to read blueprints and specification to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
• Learn to identify all tools required for tasks and measure, mark, and cut required wooden/metallic materials to required specifications.
• Assist skilled craftsman to erect and disassemble scaffolding for buildings and other structures and installs ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms, and gangways.
• Assist with construction, re-enforcement, and dismantling pre-constructed scaffolds.
• Assist with buildin and constructing wooden Scaffolds and auxiliary items.
• Perform work involving rigging of equipment loads.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess knowledge skills and abilities for position
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision
• Field experience in chosen craft discipline
• Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools and layout tools.

Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: TIC_Craft