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Summary Description


	Apply interior or exterior plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials. May also set ornamental plaster.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Applicator

2.	Artisan

3.	Artisan Plasterer

4.	Dry Plasterer

5.	Mason

6.	Modeler

7.	Molding Plasterer

8.	Plaster and Stucco Worker

9.	Plaster Applicator

10.	Plaster Foreman

11.	Plaster Mechanic

12.	Plaster Molder

13.	Plasterer

14.	Plasterer Apprentice

15.	Plasterer Foreman

16.	Plasterer Journeyman

17.	Plastering Contractor

18.	Poured Wall Foreman

19.	Stucco Applicator

20.	Stucco Plasterer

21.	Stucco Worker

22.	Synthetic Plasterer

Job Tasks

	Cover surfaces such as windows, doors, or sidewalks to protect from splashing. Protect structures or surfaces near work areas to avoid damage.

	Clean job sites. Clean equipment or facilities.

	Mix mortar and plaster to desired consistency or direct workers who perform mixing. Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.

	Apply coats of plaster or stucco to walls, ceilings, or partitions of buildings, using trowels, brushes, or spray guns. Apply decorative or textured finishes or coverings.

	Set up scaffolds. Assemble temporary equipment or structures.

	Determine materials needed to complete the job and place orders accordingly. Estimate materials requirements for projects. Order construction or extraction materials or equipment.

	Cure freshly plastered surfaces. Apply decorative or textured finishes or coverings.

	Install guide wires on exterior surfaces of buildings to indicate thickness of plaster or stucco and nail wire mesh, lath, or similar materials to the outside surface to hold stucco in place. Mark reference points on construction materials.

	Apply weatherproof, decorative coverings to exterior surfaces of buildings, such as by troweling or spraying on coats of stucco. Apply decorative or textured finishes or coverings.

	Clean and prepare surfaces for applications of plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials, such as by drywall taping. Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities. Prepare surfaces for finishing.

	Create decorative textures in finish coat, using brushes or trowels, sand, pebbles, or stones. Apply decorative or textured finishes or coverings.

	Apply insulation to building exteriors by installing prefabricated insulation systems over existing walls or by covering the outer wall with insulation board, reinforcing mesh, and a base coat. Install insulation in equipment or structures.

	Rough the undercoat surface with a scratcher so the finish coat will adhere. Prepare surfaces for finishing.

	Spray acoustic materials or texture finish over walls or ceilings. Apply decorative or textured finishes or coverings.

	Mold or install ornamental plaster pieces, panels, or trim. Install trim or paneling. Fabricate parts or components.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

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