plasterer
Overview
Languages
English
Education
• No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
• At heights
• Dusty
• Noisy
• Outdoors
Work setting
• Commercial
• Residential
• Various locations
• Renovation
• Repair
• Construction site
Responsibilities
Tasks
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
• 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
• Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
• Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
• Trowel or spray coats of stucco over exteriors of buildings to form weatherproof surfaces
• Attach metal or gypsum lath to studs or furring
• Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied
• Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
• Own vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines
Weight handling
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
• Hard hat
• Mask
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools
• Safety vest
• Gloves
Personal suitability
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Team player