47-2161.00Apprenticeship

Plasterers & Stucco Masons

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

Career Cluster:Construction
Job Family:Construction and Extraction
Job Zone:Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Industry:Construction
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Key Tasks

  • Cover surfaces such as windows, doors, or sidewalks to protect from splashing.
  • Clean job sites.
  • Mix mortar and plaster to desired consistency or direct workers who perform mixing.
  • Apply coats of plaster or stucco to walls, ceilings, or partitions of buildings, using trowels, brushes, or spray guns.
  • Set up scaffolds.
  • Determine materials needed to complete the job and place orders accordingly.
  • Cure freshly plastered surfaces.
  • 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.
  • Apply weatherproof, decorative coverings to exterior surfaces of buildings, such as by troweling or spraying on coats of stucco.
  • Clean and prepare surfaces for applications of plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials, such as by drywall taping.
  • Create decorative textures in finish coat, using brushes or trowels, sand, pebbles, or stones.
  • 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.
  • Rough the undercoat surface with a scratcher so the finish coat will adhere.
  • Spray acoustic materials or texture finish over walls or ceilings.
  • Mold or install ornamental plaster pieces, panels, or trim.

Skills

Time Management
50%
Active Listening
50%
Quality Control Analysis
50%
Coordination
47%
Speaking
47%
Operations Monitoring
47%
Service Orientation
47%
Monitoring
47%
Reading Comprehension
44%
Operation and Control
44%
Active Learning
44%
Social Perceptiveness
44%
Complex Problem Solving
44%
Critical Thinking
44%
Judgment and Decision Making
44%
Management of Personnel Resources
41%
Learning Strategies
41%
Instructing
38%
Management of Material Resources
31%
Persuasion
31%
Negotiation
31%
Troubleshooting
28%
Systems Analysis
28%
Equipment Selection
28%
Writing
28%
Systems Evaluation
28%
Mathematics
25%
Management of Financial Resources
22%
Operations Analysis
22%
Technology Design
19%
Installation
19%
Repairing
16%
Equipment Maintenance
13%
Science
3%
Programming
0%

Knowledge

Building and Construction
77%
Administration and Management
56%
Design
56%
English Language
52%
Customer and Personal Service
51%
Public Safety and Security
49%
Mathematics
48%
Mechanical
46%
Production and Processing
38%
Education and Training
36%
Sales and Marketing
33%
Transportation
33%
Personnel and Human Resources
32%
Economics and Accounting
25%
Psychology
22%
Engineering and Technology
22%
Law and Government
21%
Administrative
19%
Medicine and Dentistry
19%
Sociology and Anthropology
17%
Chemistry
17%
Geography
15%
Physics
15%
Therapy and Counseling
14%
Foreign Language
13%
Biology
12%
Philosophy and Theology
11%
Food Production
11%
Computers and Electronics
11%
Telecommunications
10%
Communications and Media
8%
Fine Arts
8%
History and Archeology
5%

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Abilities

Near Vision
69%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
66%
Manual Dexterity
66%
Extent Flexibility
63%
Trunk Strength
63%
Static Strength
56%
Multilimb Coordination
56%
Gross Body Equilibrium
56%
Visualization
53%
Problem Sensitivity
53%
Stamina
53%
Oral Expression
53%
Dynamic Strength
53%
Finger Dexterity
50%
Oral Comprehension
50%
Speech Clarity
50%
Control Precision
50%
Information Ordering
50%
Gross Body Coordination
50%
Visual Color Discrimination
50%
Far Vision
47%
Deductive Reasoning
47%
Category Flexibility
47%
Speech Recognition
47%
Selective Attention
47%
Reaction Time
44%
Inductive Reasoning
44%
Written Comprehension
44%
Originality
44%
Fluency of Ideas
41%
Flexibility of Closure
41%
Rate Control
41%
Perceptual Speed
41%
Written Expression
38%
Auditory Attention
38%
Depth Perception
38%
Speed of Limb Movement
38%
Hearing Sensitivity
35%
Wrist-Finger Speed
35%
Mathematical Reasoning
28%
Time Sharing
28%
Speed of Closure
28%
Spatial Orientation
25%
Sound Localization
25%
Peripheral Vision
25%
Glare Sensitivity
25%
Memorization
25%
Response Orientation
25%
Number Facility
25%
Night Vision
22%
Explosive Strength
22%
Dynamic Flexibility
13%

Work Activities

Getting Information
81%
Performing General Physical Activities
75%
Handling and Moving Objects
72%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
68%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
68%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
66%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
64%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
63%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
63%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
61%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
61%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
59%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
58%
Controlling Machines and Processes
58%
Thinking Creatively
58%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
57%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
55%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
55%
Training and Teaching Others
54%
Coaching and Developing Others
52%
Assisting and Caring for Others
52%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
51%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
50%
Analyzing Data or Information
50%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
49%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
48%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
48%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
47%
Processing Information
47%
Developing and Building Teams
46%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
45%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
43%
Documenting/Recording Information
43%
Scheduling Work and Activities
41%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
34%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
34%
Selling or Influencing Others
32%
Performing Administrative Activities
31%
Working with Computers
31%
Staffing Organizational Units
27%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
25%

Work Context

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

98%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

91%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

91%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

84%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

83%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

79%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

79%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

78%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

78%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

78%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

75%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

69%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

69%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

66%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

62%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

61%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

61%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

61%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

60%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

58%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

57%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

56%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

56%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

54%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

53%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

52%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

52%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

51%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

51%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

50%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

49%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

48%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

48%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

46%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

45%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

39%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

39%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

37%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

35%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

33%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

33%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

31%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

29%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

29%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

29%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

28%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

28%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

24%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

23%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

16%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

15%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

12%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

6%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

6%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

5%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

4%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

0%

Education

Less than high school diploma

68%

High school diploma or equivalent

28%

Post-secondary certificate

3%

Interests

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

100

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

39

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

24

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

8

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

6

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

2

Work Styles

Dependability
70%
Attention to Detail
62%
Cautiousness
53%
Perseverance
39%
Achievement Orientation
33%
Stress Tolerance
28%
Cooperation
24%
Integrity
23%
Self-Control
23%
Self-Confidence
22%
Adaptability
9%
Initiative
9%
Innovation
6%
Optimism
5%
Sincerity
4%

Work Values

Independence
50%
Relationships
39%
Support
33%
Working Conditions
33%
Achievement
28%
Recognition
28%

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