Description
Staircase installers put in place standard or custom designed staircases between the various levels in buildings. They take the necessary measurements, prepare the site, and install the staircase safely.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
work in a construction teamuse measurement instrumentsfasten treads and risersinstall handrailapply wood finisheswork ergonomicallyfollow health and safety procedures in constructionjoin wood elementsinterpret 3D planssnap chalk lineuse safety equipment in constructionposition stair carriagetransport construction suppliesclean wood surfaceinspect construction suppliesinterpret 2D plansoperate hand drillprotect surfaces during construction workoperate table sawcreate smooth wood surfacecalculate needs for construction suppliesprocess incoming construction suppliesplace carpetinstall newel postsestimate restoration costsmonitor stock levelcreate cutting planmaintain work area cleanlinesssort wasteuse CAD softwareorder construction suppliesfollow safety procedures when working at heightskeep personal administrationoperate wood routeradvise on construction materialscreate architectural sketchesanswer requests for quotationselect restoration activitiesset up temporary construction site infrastructurekeep records of work progressinstall spindlescut stair carriagesapply restoration techniquescalculate stairs rise and run