Plasterer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• At heights
• Dusty
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Industrial
• Institutional
• Urban area
• Various locations

Responsibilities

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
• Trowel or spray coats of stucco over exteriors of buildings to form weatherproof surfaces
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Steel-toed safety boots