Journeyman Plasterer: Ornamental & Repair Specialist

Position Title: Plasterer Payroll/Personnel Type: 12Month Job #: 6141 Reports to : Facilities Maintenance Manager/Designee Shift Length: 8 Hour Day Union Eligibility: Eligible Position Summary : The Plastererperformsduties with skilled work at the journeyman level in the repair, maintenance, alteration,and construction of plastered surfaces.Employees in this classare responsible forperforming skilled plastering tasksaccording tostandard practices of the trade. Work involves removing oldplaster, preparing surfaces, and applying and finishingplaster. 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 thesurfaces. Does ornamental plastering in running cornices and installing plaster of pairornaments. 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 jobs Perform otherjob-relatedduties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Ability to work from scaffolds and ladders Ability toobservesafety precautions in carrying out assigned tasks Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions Skill in mixing and applying plaster and in using the standard tools of the plastering trade Ability to be organized and orderly, with good attention to detail Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management Physical Requirements : Must be physically able tooperatea motor vehicle Sitting,standing,walking,climbing,balancing,stooping,orcrouching,kneeling,crawling,reaching,pushing,grasping,talking,hearing Clarity 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 colors Medium work -exertingup to 25 to 60 pounds of forcefrequentlyto lift, carry, push, pull,or otherwise move objects Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree Experience : Minimum of 1 year of experience of skilled work at the journeyman level Considerable knowledge of the standard methods, practices, tools,and equipment of the plastering trade Considerable knowledge of the methods of preparing and mixing plaster and of the properties and adaptabilities of various mixes Knowledge of the safety precautions and hazards of the plastering trade Education : High School Diploma orGraduation from technical High School (required) Equivalent combination of experience and trainingjourneyman plasterer Working Conditions and Environment : Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment Very limitedor no exposure to physical risk Disclaimer : 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 thispositionand 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Saint Louis Public Schools