Installer - Field Technician (Waterproofing, Caulking, and Coatings)
Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $20-$35 per hour DOE
Waterproofing & Coatings Field Technician
Position Summary
The Waterproofing & Coatings Field Technician is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining commercial and residential waterproofing systems, traffic coatings, joint sealants, expansion joints, and protective concrete coatings. This role works directly in the field to ensure surfaces are properly prepared, materials are applied correctly, and projects are completed safely, on time, and to company quality standards.
This is a hands-on position for someone who takes pride in craftsmanship, safety, and producing high-quality finished work.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare surfaces by preparing, grinding, repairing cracks, and cleaning surfaces
- Install waterproofing membranes, joint sealants, traffic coatings, and protective systems
- Apply coatings using rollers, squeegees, spray equipment, and other industry tools
- Read and follow instructions, specifications, and product requirements
- Set up and maintain jobsite safety, PPE, and fall protection systems
- Work with project managers to complete jobs on schedule
- Maintain clean, organized, and professional job sites
- Identify safety concerns, project issues, moisture intrusion, or substrate defects and report them
- Properly mix, store, and handle all materials
- Load, unload, and maintain tools, equipment, and jobsite supplies
- Work well with co-workers, customers, and management
Safety & Compliance
- Follow OSHA, company, and site-specific safety protocols at all times
- Wear required PPE and enforce safety practices on the jobsite
- Maintain a safe, hazard-free working environment for crew and property occupants
- Immediately report unsafe conditions, spills, or incidents
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Ability to perform physically demanding work in outdoor and indoor environments
- Comfortable working on elevated surfaces, ladders, and lifts
- Ability to learn and properly use coating, waterproofing, and surface-prep equipment
- Ability to follow written instructions, safety data sheets, and installation guidelines
- Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship
- Reliable transportation and valid drivers license
- Ability to work as part of a crew and take direction from supervisors
Preferred (but not required):
- Experience in waterproofing, concrete coatings, sealants, roofing, or construction
- Experience using grinders, mixers, sprayers, and jobsite tools