supervisor cement finishing

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

• Outdoors.
• Noisy.
• At heights.
• Dusty.
• Dangerous.

Work setting:

• Commercial.
• Residential.
• Various locations.
• Urban area.

Tasks:

• Supervise workers and projects.
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities.
• Read blueprints and drawings.
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies.
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages.
• Waterproof, damp proof and restore surfaces.
• Train workers in duties and policies.
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality.
• Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of concrete structures.
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications.
• Operate power vibrators to compact concrete.
• Level top surface concrete according to grade and depth specification.
• Instruct apprentices.
• Fill hollows and remove spots on freshly poured cement.
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units.
• Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports.
• Apply hardening and sealing components to cure surfaces.
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers.
• Impart desired finish to concrete surfaces using hand and power tools.
• Direct placement of concrete into forms or onto surfaces according to grade.
• Check formwork, granular base and steel reinforcement materials.

Supervision:

1 to 2 people. 3-4 people.

• Cement finishers.
• Swimming pool installers.
• Apprentices.
• Labourers.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• First Aid Certificate.
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.

Type of materials:

• Light weight concrete.
• Hardners and epoxies.
• Colours and sealers.

Area of specialization:

Layout.

Security and safety:

• Bondable.
• Driver's validity licence check.

Transportation/travel information:

Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Attention to detail.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Own tools/equipment:

• Steel-toed safety boots.
• Hard hat.
• Tools.

Personal suitability:

• Excellent oral communication.
• Team player.
• Flexibility.
• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.

Screening questions:

1. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
2. Do you have experience working in this field?.

Employment terms options:

Early morning.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

To be determined. Day. Overtime available.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.

Financial benefits:

• Bonus.
• Group insurance benefits.