[RE-wrenches] Apprentice

[Jason Szumlanski]

Given the attic temperatures around here and the propensity of Tyvek to get
snagged on roof nails, I don't think these are great options for us. It's
hard enough wearing long pants and sleeves in Florida, which is the minimum
I require for attic work. I've seen insulation guys in short sleeved shirts
around here. I don't know how they get away with it (or endure the
itching). Then again, a lot of new homes are going in with foam or
blown-in insulation.


On Fri, Apr 17, 2015 at 11:52 AM, Glenn Burt <glenn.burt at glbcc.com> wrote:

> Tyvek coverall comes to mind. It is what the insulation pros wear.
>
> Another option would be a simple Dickies coverall – can be worn with
> minimal underclothing and changed into and out of at jobsite (in a discrete
> location)..
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> -Glenn
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> *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Jason Szumlanski
> *Sent:* Friday, April 17, 2015 9:33 AM
> *To:* RE-wrenches
> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Apprentice
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>
> I like this a lot, and have used similar language. The attic stuff can't
> be overstated. The professional appearance thing brings up another
> question... how do you reconcile wanting your installers to look
> professional with swimming through insulation? One is seemingly impossible
> with the other. It's easy to sho up looking professional. Leaving the job
> site looking anything but ragged is the challenge.
>
>
>
> Jason Szumlanski
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> On Thu, Apr 16, 2015 at 7:34 PM, Solar Energy Solutions <
> solarenergysolutions at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Here is our ad.
>
>
>
> We are looking to hire a highly motivated individual interested and
> excited about a career in solar energy.  During your apprenticeship you
> will learn how to design, service and install solar hot water heating
> systems, solar pool heating systems, and photovoltaic systems.
>
>
> To consider this as a career, a person must be extremely physically fit
> and able to work under the most strenuous of environmental conditions.
> Solar installation work is both physically and mentally difficult work and
> not for the faint of heart.  Able to run one mile and perform several hours
> of Bikram in a row would be good watermarks.  The work consists of
> conditions including and not limited to high temperatures in summer and
> cold and wet in the winter, ladders extended 40 feet, very steep roofs with
> cliff like fall-offs, hot, hot attics, swimming through insulation in hot,
> hot attic and using a variety of power tools for work while swimming
> through insulation in hot, hot attics.
>
>
> A professional appearance is required and applicants should be personable,
> willing to take direction and able to maintain a positive and pleasant
> attitude. Pay is negotiable, but usually starts out at around $11.00/hour.
> Rapid increases in wages are the goal. The top wage in the industry is
> about $22.00/hour.
>
>
> Along with a letter telling us why you feel you are suited, and skilled
> for this particular job opening, send a resume and referrals.
>
>
>
> *Andrew Koyaanisqatsi*
>
> *President*
>
> *Solar Energy Solutions, Inc.*
>
> *Since 1987,*
>
> *Moving Portland and Beyond *
>
> *to an Environmentally Sustainable Future.*
>
>
> *503-238-4502 <503-238-4502>www.SolarEnergyOregon.com
> <http://www.solarenergyoregon.com/> *
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> On Thursday, April 16, 2015 4:05 PM, Jerry Shafer <
> jerrysgarage01 at gmail.com> wrote:
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>
> Sounds more like a dating site. When i am looking i start with facts what
> we do and how it helps, driving record, schooling, training, brews and
> sunsets dont get included but thats just me. Not judging.
> Jerry
>
> Hi Folks;
>
> I am considering hiring an apprentice, and I wanted to know if any else
> has tried this, and what advice and experience everyone had to offer.
> Also what would be the best way to advertise: Craig's List?
>
> *Wanted passionate techy soul to share warm fires and cold brews with,
> watch beautiful sunsets over off grid arrays in remote locations, sometimes
> carry leaky hazardous materials*.....
> mmmm.  Obviously I need some help.
>
> Thanks in Advance,
>
> --
>
> R.Ray Walters
>
> CTO, Solarray, Inc
>
> Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
>
> Licensed Master Electrician
>
> Solar Design Engineer
>
> 303 505-8760
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