steeplejack

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Dangerous
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Perform restorative work
• Maintain equipment
• Erect scaffolding and swing stages and attach rigging
• Follow emergency and safety procedures
• Document work completed
• Help with the installation, the assembly, and repairs to equipment
• Inspect products and processing methods; prepare reports and ensure that regulations governing health, quality and safety are followed
• Restore, clean or paint existing masonry structures
• Apply waterproof coatings to concrete or other masonry surfaces below or above ground level

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA) Certification
• Suspended access equipment training

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Steeplejack

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Resourcefulness

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Other benefits

• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer