POINTER, CAULKER & CLEANER

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National (OA)

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Work Process Schedule

Work Process Content

On the Job Training

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OJT hours

Ladders, Scaffolding and Platforms

400

Safe layout of sidewalk detours.
Safe use of ladders.
Selecting and using ropes, cables and knots.
Assembling, rigging and working on scaffolds and platforms (including sectional steel scaffold and “swing” or suspended scaffold).
Hoisting materials and equipment.

Cleaning Masonry

1.2K

Safe use, care and maintenance of tools and equipment.
Cleaning with water.
Sandblasting.
Grinding.
Chemical washing, protection of adjacent building fabric- use of “acid stop” liquid masking.
Etching.
Pressure cleaning.
Mixing and applying poultices and hydrosilica.

Pointing Masonry

1.2K

Safe use, care and maintenance of tools.
Removing deteriorated mortar as needed: hand methods, power tool methods.
Mixing mortar; matching composition and color of existing mortars.
Tuckpointing and striking joints.
Dry packing.

Caulking and Grouting Masonry

1.2K

Safe use, care and maintenance of tools and equipment.
Removing old caulking.
Mixing and applying solvents and primers.
Mixing and applying sealants (oil base, butyls, neoprenes, acrylics, polysulfides, urethanes, and silicones).
Using backer rods.
Masking.
Mixing and applying grouts: mask grouting, tape grouting.
Bagging.
Waterproofing; dampproofing; colorless water repellents.

Concrete Repair

200

Removal and preparation.
Cleaning rebar; using primers for concrete and steel.
Dry packing; preparing and applying epoxy and other non-sag patches.
Forming and pouring.
Shotcrete and gunite techniques (optional).

Masonry Repair

1.2K

Cutting and removing decayed or damaged masonry elements.
Cutting, matching and patching all masonry materials (tile, stone, marble, stucco, etc.)
Reinforcing stone with dowels; epoxy injection techniques.
Brick and lintel replacement.
Stone repair and use of “Dutchman”.
Terra cotta repair.