stucco plasterer

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Various locations.

Tasks:

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements .
• 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.
• Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required.
• Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim.
• Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied.
• Estimate costs and materials.
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms.

Personal suitability:

• Reliability.
• Team player.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• Day.
• Weekend.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Does not require Canadian work experience.

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.