Day in the life
A Day in the Life of a Manufactured Home Installer
What manufactured home installers actually do from the start of a shift to the end: the tasks, tools, schedule and realities of the job.
What is a typical day like for a manufactured home installer?
Review the site plan. From there, the day usually includes set homes, level homes, and install anchors. Full time, often traveling to sites.
Hour by hour: a typical shift
No two days are identical, but this timeline reflects a realistic day for a manufactured home installer working full time.
- Review the site plan.
- Set piers.
- Position the home.
- Level and block.
- Install tie-downs.
- Join the marriage line.
- Connect water and sewer.
Where manufactured home installers work
Installers work outdoors at home sites and parks.
Hours and schedule
Full time, often traveling to sites.
Tasks you’ll do most often
- Set homes
- Level homes
- Install anchors
- Join sections
- Connect utilities
- Install skirting
- Do final inspections
Tools you’ll use every day
- Jacks
- Levels
- Anchor drivers
- Water levels
- Hand and power tools
- Crawlers
The best and hardest parts of the job
What people like
- Faster-than-average growth
- Varied work
- Short training
- Affordable housing mission
What’s hard
- Weather
- Travel
- Crawl space work
- Heavy lifting
You’ll likely thrive if…
- I like varied hands-on work
- I don’t mind crawl spaces
- I like teamwork
- I can travel
- I want growing work
- I want short training
Not sure? Take the free Manufactured Home Installer fit quiz or the Career Match Quiz.
Staying safe on the job
- Use jacks safely
- Never crawl under unsupported homes
- Watch utilities
- Lift safely