Description
Job Summary:
A professional responsible for applying waterproofing products on construction surfaces, protecting materials, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance.
Key Highlights:
1. Protects construction surfaces against liquids and vapors.
2. Performs preventive and corrective waterproofing maintenance.
3. Selects materials and equipment for the job.
This professional is responsible for applying waterproofing products on construction surfaces and structures to protect materials from liquid and vapor penetration:
Floors, Slabs, Roofs, Walls, Coverings, Retaining Walls.
Prepares surfaces, applies waterproofing materials, performs preventive and corrective maintenance.
Selects tools and equipment; determines required human resources.
Selects materials, specifies them, and verifies required quantities; inspects material quality and arranges appropriate storage.
Obtains area clearance for work execution.
Signals the isolated area; executes the contracted isolation service, installing anchoring devices to prevent falls.
Calculates insulation thickness and its thermal conductivity.
Prepares waterproofing mixtures for application on treated surfaces, avoiding contamination; performs surface leveling; cleans and dries the base surface prior to applying asphaltic waterproofing membrane, ensuring adhesion by removing dirt, grease, oil, and paint.
**KNOWLEDGE:**
* Waterproofing process
* Construction products
**SKILLS:**
* Area signage
* Calculations regarding insulation thickness
* Thermal conductivity