Plasterer

Position Title: PlastererPayroll/Personnel Type: 12 MonthJob #: 6141Reports to: Facilities Maintenance Manager/DesigneeShift Length: 8 Hour DayUnion Eligibility: EligiblePosition Summary:The Plasterer performs duties with skilled work at the journeyman level in the repair, maintenance, alteration, and construction of plastered surfaces. Employees in this class are responsible for performing skilled plastering tasks according to standard practices of the trade. Work involves removing old plaster, preparing surfaces, and applying and finishing plaster. Supervision may be exercised over semi-skilled laborers. Assignments are received in the form of written and oral instructions.Essential Functions:Plasters partitions and completely renews plastering rooms and hallways; repairs and replaces lathing, and re-plasters the surfaces.Does ornamental plastering in running cornices and installing plaster of pair ornaments.Repairs old plaster preparatory to work by painters; patches old plaster as directed.Waterproofs walls and floors by plastering and cement; erects scaffolds; and estimates materials needed for small jobsPerform other job-related duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to work from scaffolds and laddersAbility to observe safety precautions in carrying out assigned tasksAbility to understand and follow oral and written instructionsSkill in mixing and applying plaster and in using the standard tools of the plastering tradeAbility to be organized and orderly, with good attention to detailAbility to communicate effectively with all levels of managementPhysical Requirements:Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicleSitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, or crouching, kneeling, crawling, reaching, pushing, grasping, talking, hearingClarity of vision at 20 inches or less with the ability to judge distance and space relationships, bring objects into sharp focus, and ID and distinguish colorsMedium work - exerting up to 25 to 60 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objectsLight Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degreeExperience:Minimum of 1 year of experience of skilled work at the journeyman levelConsiderable knowledge of the standard methods, practices, tools, and equipment of the plastering tradeConsiderable knowledge of the methods of preparing and mixing plaster and of the properties and adaptabilities of various mixesKnowledge of the safety precautions and hazards of the plastering tradeEducation:* High School Diploma or Graduation from technical High School (required)* Equivalent combination of experience and training journeyman plastererWorking Conditions and Environment:* Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment* Very limited or no exposure to physical riskDisclaimer:The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.In connection with hiring for this position, the district shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or national origin.SLPS believes in taking care of its employees. We offer a fully-insured health care plan along with some amazing perks! Here are some of the highlights of our benefits plan and perks, but you'll want to check out https://www.slps.org/departments/hr/benefits-perks for all of the details.Fully-paid health insurance for self$30,000 of tuition reimbursement (certificated staff)$40,000 group term life insuranceEligibility for federal loan forgiveness programsPension planRobust wellness programsPlease note benefit and perk eligibility may vary by employee status, employment date, and job classification.