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Work site environment
- At heights
- Dangerous
- Hot
- Outdoors
Work setting
- On-site customer service
- Repair
- Commercial
- Residential
- Retail service and repair firm
- Installation
- Shop fabrication
Tasks
- Determine type of glass, frames and material required
- Measure, mark and cut glass
- Position and secure panes in frame
- Assemble and install prefabricated glass, mirrors or glass products
- Install door, window and other hardware
- Repair glass doors and other glass structures
- Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment
- Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
Type of glass/materials
- Acrylic plexiglass
- Float glass
- Mirrors
- Sealed units
Frame fabrication and installation
- Curtain wall (stock length material)
- Curtain wall (prefabricated material)
- Entranceways
Glass cutting equipment and techniques
- Self-lubricating cutters
- Cut glass plate manually (straight cuts)
- Cut glass plate free-hand (curved cuts)
- Laminate glass
- Temper glass
Installation specialization
- Curtain walls
- Aluminum storefronts, barrel vaults, solariums, commercial window systems
- Shower doors and tub enclosures
- Walls and other interior areas (i.e. partitions)
Equipment
- Carbide and diamond bits
Security and safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Screening questions
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently a student?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Vision care benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available