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.
Also called: window installation team worker, window fitter, window installation team member, window technician
- 15
- essential skills
- 25
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 7115
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
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Essential skills
15- apply insulation strips
- apply proofing membranes
- apply spray foam insulation
- cut house wrap
- cut insulation material to size
- follow health and safety procedures in construction
- inspect construction supplies
- install sill pan
- manipulate glass
- set window
- transport construction supplies
- use measurement instruments
- use safety equipment in construction
- use shims
- work ergonomically
Optional skills
25- advise on construction materials
- apply house wrap
- assemble insulating glazing units
- assemble windows
- create architectural sketches
- energy performance of buildings
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- inspect insulation
- inspect quality of products
- install construction profiles
- install frameless glass
- install insulation material
- interpret 2D plans
- interpret 3D plans
- keep personal administration
- keep records of work progress
- maintain work area cleanliness
- monitor stock level
- order construction supplies
- pack fragile items for transportation
- process incoming construction supplies
- types of insulation material
- use sander
- use squaring pole
- work in a construction team
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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