Spray Foam Applicator

Pay Rate

$24.00 - 30.00/Hourly

Job Description

Job Summary

At Koala Insulation of Louisville, we are looking for a motivated, experienced Spray Foam Installer to join one of 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.

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

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 willing to obtain CPI Certification within 90 days of employment.

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 battes) and consistently performs quality checks.

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.

Customer Service: Communicates professionally with customer. Maintains a professional image and thoroughly cleans jobsite upon completion of the job.

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 written and verbal communication skills.

CPI Certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment.



Education and Experience:

High school diploma/GED required

2 years 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.

Crew Leader

Pay Rate

$22.00 - 28.00/Hourly

Job Description

Leadership: Train and coach new employees, perform insulation removal and installation in attics and crawlspaces, while leading the crew.
Handle conflict resolution as needed and in accordance with company policy. Communicate effectively with Operations Manager regarding any employee issues that do not align with company policy.

Duties: Adhere to and enforce jobsite safety, ensure that rig is safely driven to jobsite locations.
Determine job requirements and ensure that enough supplies are on hand. Removes and installs insulation based on specifications of each job.
Ensures that all guidelines are followed with equipment set up and operation. Leads team to complete high-quality job while maintaining efficiency.
Ensures vehicle, rigs and equipment are properly maintained and in good working order.
Ability to operate, maintain, and diagnose equipment issues.
Ensures team presents a professional image and that jobsite is thoroughly cleaned upon completion.

Required Skills: Ability to motivate and influence others with their leadership, excellent time management, organizational skills and attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education / Experience: High school diploma or GED, 2 years Crew Lead experience required, prior experience in construction, manufacturing, landscaping, or related field required. Prior insulation experience preferred.

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.

Installer

Pay Rate

$17.00 - 22.00/Hourly

Job Description

Duties include:
Adherence to jobsite safety, ensure that rig is safely driven to jobsite locations.
Removes and installs insulation based on specifications of each job.
Ensures that all guidelines are followed 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 battes) and consistently performs quality checks.
Diagnoses and resolves issues in the field alongside Crew Leader.
Communicates professionally with customer. Maintains a professional image and thoroughly cleans jobsite upon completion of the job. Continuous improvement of customer service, quality, efficiency, and safety.
Provides instruction and training to junior team members. Communicates any issues to Crew Leader. Performs other related duties as required.

Required Skills: Excellent time management, able to troubleshoot, operate and maintain equipment, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education / Experience: High school diploma or GED, prior experience in construction, manufacturing, landscaping, or related field preferred.

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.

We Provide Insulation Services to the Following Louisville Areas

BROOKS, FAIRDALE, LOUISVILLE, MOUNT WASHINGTON, CRESTWOOD, FISHERVILLE, GLENVIEW, PEWEE VALLEY, PROSPECT

Counties Served

BULLITT, JEFFERSON, OLDHAM

Zip Code

40109, 40118, 40204, 40208, 40209, 40213, 40214, 40215, 40217, 40219, 40229, 40047, 40205, 40206, 40207, 40218, 40220, 40225, 40228, 40291, 40014, 40023, 40025, 40056, 40059, 40222, 40223, 40241, 40242, 40243, 40245, 40299

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