Plasterer

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Industrial
• Residential
• 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
• 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

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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