plasterer

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

• Dusty.
• Noisy.
• Outdoors.

Work setting:

• Industrial.
• Residential.
• Various locations.

Tasks:

• 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.
• Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency.
• Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings.
• Trowel or spray coats of stucco over exteriors of buildings to form weatherproof surfaces.
• Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets.
• Repair cracks and holes.
• Inspect, measure and mark surfaces to be covered.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Work under pressure.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.