Journeyperson Scaffold Builder

Matrix Service•Republic, WA

75d•$25 - $45

About The Position

Erects, modifies, inspects, and dismantles scaffolding systems in industrial, refinery, maintenance, turnaround, and construction environments. Uses blueprints, drawings, and specifications to provide safe access for employees working at elevated locations while complying with applicable safety standards, site requirements, and company procedures. The role includes assembling scaffold components, conducting pre-use inspections, selecting and maintaining materials and equipment, ensuring scaffolds support their intended loads, and maintaining a clean work area. The employee may also train and supervise apprentices and perform other assigned responsibilities. The position requires physical work that includes standing, walking, bending, squatting, lifting, carrying, climbing, and working at heights and on uneven or elevated surfaces. Work may be outdoors in a range of weather conditions and may extend up to 12 hours a day. Appropriate personal protective equipment and fall protection must be used.

Requirements

Competent Person for Scaffolding qualification.
Thorough understanding of scaffold erection, modification, and dismantling procedures.
Ability to read and interpret scaffold plans, drawings, and specifications.
Strong knowledge of industrial safety standards and protocols.
Demonstrated scaffold-building proficiency through testing, certification, or documented experience.
Ability to communicate clearly with team members, supervisors, and other departments about issues and solutions.
Knowledge of fall protection systems and elevated-work requirements.
Experience using scaffold tools, measuring devices, and material-handling equipment.
Complete Company safety training, Process Safety Management training, and client/site-specific training.
Obtain and maintain active status in the appropriate drug-testing program.
Pass a background check.
Able to perform the stated physical duties, including lifting, climbing, working at heights and outdoors, and wearing required PPE.
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Previous mining, industrial maintenance, refinery, turnaround, or heavy construction experience.

Responsibilities

Support the Company’s commitment to safety and Core Values, and represent the Company in accordance with its Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
Perform work within the required standards of accuracy and quality control.
Erect, modify, inspect, and dismantle scaffolding in accordance with OSHA regulations and site requirements.
Interpret scaffold drawings, blueprints, and work instructions to determine scaffold design and material requirements.
Assemble and install scaffold components, including frames, braces, planks, ladders, handrails, toe boards, and access systems.
Conduct pre-use scaffold inspections and identify deficiencies requiring corrective action.
Select and maintain appropriate scaffold materials, tools, and equipment.
Ensure scaffolding safely supports the required loads and intended use.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow housekeeping requirements.
Identify safety hazards and take corrective action to eliminate or minimize them.
Work effectively under supervision.
Train and supervise apprentices when required.
Perform other responsibilities as required or assigned.