72014 - Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers supervise and coordinate the activities of various tradespersons, installers, repairers and servicers classified in the following minor groups: Bricklayers and Insulators (7232), Concrete finishers, tilesetters and plasterers (7310), Roofers, Glaziers, Painters, decorators and floor covering installers (7311) and Building maintenance installers, servicers and repairers (7320). They are employed by a wide range of establishments; places of employment are indicated in the unit group descriptions. Contractors may be self-employed. This unit group also includes prefabricated product installation and service contractors and proprietors of some repair and service establishments.
Illustrative example(s)All examples
bicycle repair shop supervisor
bricklaying contractor
cement finishing contractor
glaziers foreman/woman
insulators foreman/woman
painters and decorators supervisor
painting contractor
pest control supervisor
plasterer foreman/woman
roofing contractor
tilesetters supervisor
Exclusion(s)
Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (See 72013 Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades)
Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades (See 72012 Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades)
Electrical contractor (See 72011 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations)
Electricians supervisor (See 72011 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations)
Ironwork contractor (See 72010 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations)
Ironwork supervisor (See 72010 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations)
Main dutiesThis group performs some or all of the following duties:
Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of construction workers engaged in bricklaying, roofing, cement finishing, tilesetting, plastering, drywall installation, glazing, insulating and painting, and workers who install and service prefabricated products in residential and commercial properties, as well as workers who repair a wide variety of products, such as musical instruments, sports equipment, vending machines, bicycles and cameras
Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other subcontractors
Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
Requisition materials and supplies
Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
Prepare work progress reports
May manage the operations of own company
May also supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of related apprentices, helpers and labourers
Small businesses\' contractors may execute tasks within their trade area of expertise, which is generally not the case for supervisors or contractors associated with a medium or large business.
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Several years of experience in the trade or in the work area supervised are usually required.
Journeyman/woman trade certification may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
Additional information
There is little or no mobility among supervisors in this unit group.