concrete finisher
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
- Dusty.
- Hot.
- Noisy.
- Outdoors.
- Wet/damp.
Work setting:
- Commercial.
- Residential.
- Sidewalks and curbs.
Tasks:
- Check formwork, granular base and steel reinforcement materials.
- Fill hollows and remove spots on freshly poured cement.
- Operate power vibrators to compact concrete.
- Level top surface concrete according to grade and depth specification.
- Impart desired finish to concrete surfaces using hand and power tools.
- Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures.
- Apply hardening and sealing components to cure surfaces.
- Waterproof, damp proof and restore surfaces.
- Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of concrete structures.
Type of materials:
- Colours and sealers.
- Reinforcing membrane and protective covering.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Physically demanding.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Attention to detail.
- Standing for extended periods.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Flexibility.
- Team player.
- Dependability.
Employment terms options:
- Evening.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
- Morning.
- Day.
- Weekend.
Support for youths:
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.