Stucco Plasterer

Work site environment

• At heights
• Dusty
• Hot
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Supervise other workers
• 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
• Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim
• Spray acoustic or texture materials over walls and ceilings
• Trowel or spray coats of stucco over exteriors of buildings to form weatherproof surfaces
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots