Waterproofer
What the work is
Applies membranes, caulking, sealants, coatings and other protective materials to floors, walls, roofing and structural joints to prevent penetration of moisture.
Would you enjoy the work?
These are the main tasks in the official description. Mark how each one sounds to you.
- Applies caulking and sealants to joints and gaps in structures using specialised equipment
- Lays membranes and sprays or brushes on protective coatings to surfaces to prevent penetration of moisture
- Inspects and repairs existing waterproofing systems
- Measures and cuts waterproofing materials to fit specific areas
Try it
A simulation and a case study from this kind of work, set in a shopfitting crew that builds counters, display cabinets and fit-outs for new shops, cafes and clinics. They are fictional.
The kind of days you could have
Good days
- A bare, empty shell becomes a bright shop in a few days, and the owner cannot stop smiling
- A counter you built is the first thing every customer touches on opening day
- Solving a layout puzzle that three people said could not be done
Hard days
- Four trades working in a tiny space at once, each waiting on the other
- A shop owner who changes the design after the walls are up
- Working through the night so a shop can open on time
Written by Career Calling as a general guide. Real roles vary by employer and place.
Work a mission
Step into a simulated workplace in this field, with a brief from your manager.
Description and tasks: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Occupation Standard Classification for Australia, 2024, Version 1.0 (opens another site), occupation 369933, used under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. The skill guide above is our plain English summary.