Scaffold Builder Journeyman

Builds, positions, and dismantles wooden structures, such as concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel and sewer supports, and temporary frame shelters, according to sketches, blueprints, or company standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examines, selects and gathers materials and tools.

• Examines blue prints and specifications to determine dimensions of structure.

• Inspect base surface for obstructions.

• Loads, transports and unloads material.

• Measures boards, timbers, or plywood, using square, measuring tape, and ruler, and marks cutting lines on materials using pencil and scriber.

• Saws boards and plywood panels to required sizes.

• Uses carpentry hand tools such as hammers, levels, squares, screw drivers, adjustable wrenches, hand and power saws, drill motors and pry bars.

• Assembles scaffold containing handrails, mid rails, braces and planks, toe boards, screening, locking pins and wheels to job specifications.

• Braces forms in place with timbers, tie rods, and anchor bolts for use in building concrete piers, footings, and walls.

• Secures scaffolding to permanent structure by tying.

• Erects scaffolding for buildings and other structures and installs ladders, handrails,

walkways, platforms, and gangways.

• Sets and braces anchor bolts.

• May rig materials.

• Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tolls and equipment.

• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required