plasterer

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Tasks:

• Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints.
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster.
• Clean and prepare surfaces.
• Cure freshly plastered surfaces.
• Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife.
• Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required.
• Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency.
• Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim.
• Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings.
• Trowel or spray coats of stucco over exteriors of buildings to form weatherproof surfaces.
• Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied.
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts.
• Estimate costs and materials.

Employment terms options:

Shift.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Support for youths:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.