Concrete Finisher

English

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience an asset

Work site environment

Dusty, Dangerous, Hot, Noisy, Outdoors, Wet/damp

Type of materials

Colours and sealers, Hardners and epoxies, Mastic flooring, Reinforcing membrane and protective covering

Work setting

On-site customer service, Urban area, Commercial, Residential

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots, Hard hat, Safety glasses/goggles, Ear plugs, Gloves

Personal suitability

Accurate, Client focus, Excellent oral communication, Flexibility, Team player

Tasks

Check formwork, granular base and steel reinforcement materials and direct placement of concrete into forms or onto surfaces according to grade, Fill hollows and remove spots on freshly poured cement, Operate power vibrators to compact concrete, Level top surface concrete according to grade and depth specification, Impart desired finish to concrete surfaces using hand and power tools, Instruct apprentices, Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures, Apply hardening and sealing components to cure surfaces, Waterproof, damp proof and restore surfaces, Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of concrete structures, Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Physically demanding, Handling heavy loads, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Attention to detail, Sound discrimination, Standing for extended periods