Vinyl Liner
How far apart should main drains be placed in a vinyl liner pool?
What is at least 3 feet?
How deep should the gravel base be before setting the fiberglass?
What is 4 inches?
You’re the last person on site and realize the gravel pile is blocking the driveway. What’s your responsibility before leaving?
Move the gravel or make sure access is restored—never leave obstructions in the customer’s way.
In Buildertrend, how do you switch from one job to another?
Use the dropdown menu at the top of the screen to select a different job.
You get to the homeowners house and the gate is locked what do you do?
Knock on the door (if possible) if no answer then look up the Homeowners contact info on Buildertrend and attempt to contact the homeowner, if that doesn't work then call Ashleigh
How far should you overdig when laying out a rectangular vinyl pool?
2 Feet 6 Inches
What must be done to the backside of fiberglass before installing a return fitting?
What is grind it and clean with acetone?
A customer asks about how the plumbing connects to their heater, but you’re not sure of the full explanation. What’s your best move?
Let them know you’ll check with the office and follow up with the correct answer.
You forgot to take Daily Log photos and you have already left for the day, what should you do?
Contact Ashleigh and Jennifer to explain, return to the jobs before work the next morning
A customer approaches you angry and begins asking you frustrated questions, how should you handle that?
Stay calm, listen respectfully, and assure them you’ll communicate their concerns to the right person.
Before pouring a footer, what must be installed and covered with dirt?
Main Drain Pipe
When backfilling a fiberglass pool, how much gravel can be added above the water line at a time?
What is no more then 1 foot?
While setting up wall panels, you realize one panel doesn’t align with the others and throws off the square. What’s your next step?
Stop, remeasure, and re-square the layout before continuing panel installation.
Take it apart, and move it
Why is it important to update the daily log in Buildertrend before leaving the job site?
It documents what was completed, communicates with the office and customer, and protects against miscommunication.
Should you follow your tasks in the order that they appear on Buildertrend? Why or why not?
No, buildertrend lists tasks alphabetically not of importance. Contact Mike or Austin to clarify the order of tasks
When building concrete wall panels, how far apart should rebar holes be drilled in the footer?
What is every 1 foot, starting at 2 feet or 6 inches from the radius corner?
What measurement is used to mark skimmer placement on a round fiberglass pool?
What is 4Âľ inches from the top of the pool wall?
You’re mid-liner install and the liner isn’t sitting evenly in the corners. What steps should you take before adding water?
Reposition the liner, smooth out wrinkles, and use a vacuum to pull the liner tight before starting the fill.
What information must always be included in a daily log entry?
Photo, description of work completed, any issues.
You’re installing wall fittings but the PVC pipe won’t sit flush in the concrete wall, what should you check?
What is the seam placement and fitting alignment?
How do you prep for pool crete?
What is chip concrete, grind steps and benches, clean out fittings, check walls for sharp points, and grind seams?
Explain in as much detail as possible how to install a round skimmer?
You’re working on a task and you realize that you may not have enough time to get to the next job, what should you do?
Immediately notify Austin and explain why the task took longer then expected
How do you find a customer's address? And what should you do if you can't find it?
Hit the search button, select all jobs, type the last name. OR Click the Home button at the top of the screen.
Troubleshoot yourself and then call Ashleigh if you still can't get it
If you notice the bench is bowing out, what should you do?
Stop, try to rebrace, or dig it out and brace it again