Profession window installer

Window installers place windows into structures and service them. They take out old windows if present, prepare the opening, mount the window, and attach it in place plumb, straight, square and watertight.

Personality Type

• Realistic / Conventional

Skills

• Apply proofing membranes

  Apply specialised membranes to prevent penetration of a structure by dampness or water. Securely seal any perforation to preserve the damp-proof or waterproof properties of the membrane. Make sure any membranes overlap top over bottom to prevent water from seeping in. Check the compatibility of multiple membranes used together.

• Work ergonomically

  Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

• Apply insulation strips

  Apply insulation strips, which prevent air exchange between outdoors and indoors areas.

• Use safety equipment in construction

  Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if an accident does occur.

• Follow health and safety procedures in construction

  Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.

• Apply spray foam insulation

  Spray foam insulation, usually polyurethane, to fill a space.

• Cut house wrap

  Make incisions in house wrap to insert windows, doors or other objects. Plan the incision first and mark the lines on the wrap. Remove excess material. Tape all seams.

• Use measurement instruments

  Use different measurement instruments depending on the property to be measured. Utilise various instruments to measure length, area, volume, speed, energy, force, and others.

• Manipulate glass

  Manipulate the properties, shape and size of glass.

• Inspect construction supplies

  Check construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.

• Install sill pan

  Install different types of sill pans, systems that sit underneath the window sill to collect any excess moisture or fluids and convey it outside as to prevent moisture damage to the window or adjacent structures.

• Cut insulation material to size

  Cut insulation material to fit snugly into a space if that space is too small, too large, or of an irregular shape.

• Set window

  Place a window in a prepared position such as a wall or floor, in case of full height glass. Use measurement tools to ascertain that the window is straight and plumb.

• Transport construction supplies

  Bring construction materials, tools and equipment to the construction site and store them properly taking various aspects into account such as the workers' safety and protection from deterioration.

• Use shims

  Set shims in gaps to keep objects firmly in place. Use the suitable size and type of shim, depending on the purpose.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB