What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spray Foam Technician position at Koala Insulation of Chester County?
At Koala Insulation of Chester County, we are looking for a motivated Spray Foam Installer to join our insulation teams in completing our most complex jobs. Koala Insulation is an insulation contractor providing high-quality insulation services to homeowners, contractors, and property owners. To learn more, visit www.koalainsulation.com.
This position within the company is expected to consistently perform high-quality spray polyurethane foam insulation installations in attics and crawlspaces. In addition, this role is responsible for identifying and correcting spray foam issues and providing coaching to more junior installers. Your performance will depend on your entire team’s quality, safety, and efficiency. Therefore, it will be important for you to help other members of your crew perform at a high level.
Duties/Responsibilities
1. Safety: Adheres to jobsite safety in accordance with all federal, state, and local occupational and health and safety laws. Ensures that rig is safely driven to jobsite locations. Knowledgeable in spray polyurethane foam safety protocol and willingness to pursue certification.
2. Operations: Removes and installs spray polyurethane foam based on specifications of each job. Follows standard operation procedures with equipment set up and operation. Completes a high quality job while maintaining efficiency. Has working knowledge of all types of insulation installation (blown-in, spray foam, and batt) and consistently performs quality checks.
3. Technical: Diagnoses and resolves spray foam issues. Has knowledge of how to break down and clean a spray foam gun as well as how to troubleshoot actual chemical issues.
4. Customer Service: Communicates professionally with customer. Maintains a professional image and thoroughly cleans jobsite upon completion of the job.
5. Other: Continuous improvement of customer service, quality, efficiency, and safety. Provides instruction and training to junior team members. Communicates any issues to Operations Manager. Performs other related duties as required.
Required Skills/Abilities
· Excellent time management.
· Ability to troubleshoot, operate, and maintain equipment.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Excellent verbal communication skills.
Education and Experience:
· High school diploma/GED required
· 1 year of prior experience in Spray Polyurethane Foam installation is required. Preference is for experience in both new construction and retrofit applications.
Physical Requirements:
· Prolonged periods of walking, standing, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and crawling.
· Working environment may be subject to high temperatures, confined spaces, dust/dirt, hazardous chemicals, and heights.
· Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Spray Foam: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Spray foam certification (CPI or other) (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $35