Plaster Construction Worker

Objective

To perform tasks aligned with the plaster operations to accurately represent the desired look and feel of a client’s proposed project and provide an excellent finished product representing the skills and capabilities held by the company.

Duties and Responsibilities

Level I :

• Responsible for adhering to all Company and Project safety programs, policies, and procedures as well as all Federal, State, and local safety codes and regulations
• Basic occupational ability where simple and precise tasks are performed by rote or habit and thinking is limited by established and set procedures.
• Prep, setup and cleanup of plaster operations to include cleaning of all plaster mixers, plastering machines (plaster guns and hoses), and spoils and debris.
• Assists in the operation and maintenance of plaster pumps and air compressors.
• Mixes materials and assists craft workers in building rebar armature, lathing / backing, structure and texture shoots.
• Operates various industry standard power and hand tools in accordance with company operating procedures and safety standards.
• Clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials.

Level II :

• Preparing substrate, materials, tools, and equipment for plaster operations
• Familiar with the properties of and be able to mix all types of plastering materials.
• Applying the base or scratch coat to ensure that it adheres firmly to lath or other subsurface.
• Ensure all equipment and tools are cleaned and stored properly.

Level III :

• Applying various type of finish coat.
• Operate or tend machines to mix or blend any of a wide variety of material and move the hose.
• Starts and stops machine on signals from Plasterer.
• Fills hopper of machine with plaster.
• Perform daily routine maintenance (excluding mechanical repair), oiling, gassing, greasing and cleaning of all plaster mixers and plastering machines, pipes and the handling of hoses (including extensions)
• Assists in modifying scaffolds with direction from competent scaffold.
• Responsible for adherence to cement mix design specification of project requirements.
• Responsible for general review of finished activity.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications / Experience / Skills and Attributes

Requirements :

• Must be able to read, comprehend and carry out simple instructions from oral or written communications.
• Demonstrate ability to interact and communicate well within all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate ability to adjust to sudden changes in operational goals / demands.
• Excellent teamwork to achieve flawless results.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Good knowledge of materials, tools, equipment and machinery.

Level II : Additional Requirements

• Good knowledge of materials, tools, and techniques.
• Ability to read and understand written procedures which apply directly to job duties
• Applied craftsmanship in plastering in various and sundry materials.

Level III : Additional Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of plastering trade practices and must be skilled in applying work methods and techniques.
• Good mechanical skills.
• Strong knowledge of site equipment and building techniques.

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