Caulker

CARBO•Decatur, TX

18h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Caulker at ASSETGUARD Products, Inc., you will install silicone-, urethane-, and acrylic-based sealants in expansion, contraction, and control joints in interior and exterior masonry, door and window frames, louvers, coping joints, concrete paving joints, saw cuts, and EIFS joints. The work includes inspecting and preparing joints, installing backer rod or primer as needed, applying and tooling sealant, and mixing or containing self-leveling products according to manufacturer directions. Accessing joints may require working at height or in confined spaces using a range of access equipment. The position regularly involves extended hours and weekend work, and may require out-of-town travel. The role involves physical work in varied weather and jobsite conditions, including moderate to heavy lifting and carrying, climbing, kneeling, and working in confined spaces. Employees may be exposed to noise, vibration, bright lights, dust, fumes, gases, and hot or cold temperatures, and must use appropriate protective equipment. Caulkers must follow written and oral instructions, communicate with coworkers, and use discretion and independent judgment as needed.

Requirements

Two years of experience in exterior facade caulking.
High school diploma or GED.
One to three months of related experience and/or training.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to perform the physical duties described, including moderate to heavy lifting and carrying, climbing, working in confined spaces, and handling tools and controls.
Ability to comprehend and follow written and oral instructions, complete tasks despite frequent interruptions, use discretion and independent judgment, and communicate clearly by phone and with coworkers.
Ability to wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats when needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience reading plans.
Experience with below-grade waterproofing or caulking.

Responsibilities

Install caulk in joints using bulk caulk guns, buckets, sausage tubes, or standard tubes.
Inspect joints to ensure they are sound, free of joint filler material, and appropriately sized.
Install backer rod where needed to establish proper joint depth, prevent three-sided adhesion, and provide backing for tooling.
Operate and work on forklifts, boom lifts, and/or scissor lifts.
Apply joint primer where required and smooth sealant to match masonry mortar joints.
Use compatible materials to dam ends, penetrations, and holes when applying self-leveling products.
Mix materials with a drill and mixing paddle according to manufacturer directions.
Access joints using equipment such as boom lifts, scissor lifts, swing stages, scaffolds, ladders, boswain’s chairs (sky genie), or bucket trucks.
Clean tools using toluene- or xylene-type products while following appropriate precautions.