What Skills Does a Scaffold Builder Need?

Scaffold builders install temporary structures made up of ladders, walkways and handrails that are used by other craft professionals to access hard-to-reach places on construction projects. 

Scaffolding is an important component for completing large structures and assembling them correctly and safely is of utmost importance. 

What are some of the skills and interests a scaffold builder should have to set them up for success? 

• Being Active: Scaffolding work involves some physical activity and the use of tools like claw hammers and levers. 
• Being Outside: Scaffold builders primarily work outside or in outdoor conditions. 
• Climbing & Heights: Scaffold builders frequently work at heights. 
• Detail-Oriented: Precision is important in scaffolding. 
• Teamwork: Scaffold builders often work and collaborate with others on a team. 

To learn more about careers as a scaffold builder, check out our scaffold builder career page.