House builders

House builders erect, maintain and repair houses and similar small buildings using either traditional or modern techniques and materials.

Job Responsibilities

• Preparing ground for erecting building or other structures
• Erecting structures to support roofs, and building and covering walls with appropriate materials
• Fixing rafters to roofs and covering with roofing material
• Levelling floors to make them smooth and serviceable
• Maintaining and repairing existing structures
• Arranging for specialized work such as bricklaying, painting, plumbing and electrical wiring to be done by subcontractors
• Coordinating and supervising the activities of subcontractors, labourers and other workers