Insulation and Home Improvement Installers

What the job involves

• Examining plans, specifications and work sites to determine the type and quality of installations required and their location
• Preparing site for insulation and installation of fittings by nailing up furring, drilling holes for screws and bolts, and erecting scaffolding and ladders
• Gluing blocks and slabs of foamed plastic and cork to walls
• Operating equipment to blow and spray mineral wool, fibre fill and foam insulation material into cavities
• Cutting insulation material to size and shape, and nailing and stapling batt-type insulation to joists, studs and furring
• Measuring, cutting and applying solar control film to windows
• Fitting awnings, security screens, shower screens, prefabricated windows and doors, exterior cladding and other home improvements using hand tools
• Drilling holes in wood, brick, stone and fibrous structures, and bolting, screwing and nailing fittings into place
• Attaching and adjusting mechanical fittings such as cranks, locks and pull-cords
• Installing flashing and waterproofing to fittings such as shower screens and prefabricated windows and doors

Key values of workers in Insulation and Home Improvement Installers

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Insulation and Home Improvement Installers

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Operation and Control

  Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Coordination

  Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.