Plasterer

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: At heights. Dusty. Noisy. Outdoors. Work setting: Commercial. Residential. Various locations. Renovation. Repair. Construction site. Tasks: 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. 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. 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. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend.