47-2053.00Apprenticeship

Terrazzo Workers & Finishers

Apply a mixture of cement, sand, pigment, or marble chips to floors, stairways, and cabinet fixtures to fashion durable and decorative surfaces.

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

  • Measure designated amounts of ingredients for terrazzo or grout, according to standard formulas and specifications, using graduated containers and scales, and load ingredients into portable mixer.
  • Cut metal division strips and press them into the terrazzo base for joints or changes of color to form designs or patterns or to help prevent cracks.
  • Grind surfaces with a power grinder, or polish surfaces with polishing or surfacing machines.
  • Blend marble chip mixtures, place into panels, and push a roller over the surface to embed the chips.
  • Modify mixing, grouting, grinding, or cleaning procedures, according to type of installation or material used.
  • Grind curved surfaces or areas inaccessible to surfacing machine, such as stairways or cabinet tops, with portable hand grinder.
  • Wash polished terrazzo surface, using cleaner and water, and apply sealer and curing agent according to manufacturer's specifications, using brush or sprayer.
  • Spread, level, or smooth concrete or terrazzo mixtures to form bases or finished surfaces, using rakes, shovels, hand or power trowels, hand or power screeds, or floats.
  • Position and secure moisture membrane and wire mesh in preparation for pouring base materials for terrazzo installation.
  • Fill slight grinding depressions with matching grout material and hand-trowel for a smooth, uniform surface.
  • Clean installation site, mixing and storage areas, tools, machines, and equipment, and store materials and equipment.
  • Sprinkle colored marble or stone chips, powdered steel, or coloring powder over surface to produce prescribed finish.
  • Chip, scrape, or grind high spots, ridges, or rough projections to finish concrete, using pneumatic chisel, hand chisel, or other hand tools.
  • Wet surface to prepare for bonding, fill holes and cracks with grout or slurry, and smooth with a trowel.
  • Mix cement, sand, and water to produce concrete, grout, or slurry, using hoe, trowel, tamper, scraper, or concrete-mixing machine.
  • Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, or straightedges.
  • Move terrazzo installation materials, tools, machines, or work devices to work areas, manually or using wheelbarrow.
  • Repair concrete by cutting out damaged areas, drilling holes for reinforcing rods, and positioning reinforcing rods, using power saw and drill.
  • Clean chipped area, using wire brush, and feel and observe surface to determine if it is rough or uneven.
  • Precast terrazzo blocks in wooden forms.
  • Wet concrete surface and rub with stone to smooth surface and obtain specified finish.
  • Build wooden molds, clamping molds around areas to be repaired, or setting up frames to the proper depth and alignment.
  • Spread roofing paper on surface of foundation and spread concrete onto roofing paper with trowel to form terrazzo base.
  • Produce rough concrete surface, using broom.
  • Remove frames when the foundation is dry.
  • Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete and move chute to direct concrete on forms.

Skills

Quality Control Analysis
50%
Coordination
50%
Speaking
47%
Judgment and Decision Making
47%
Operation and Control
44%
Time Management
44%
Operations Monitoring
44%
Monitoring
44%
Social Perceptiveness
41%
Complex Problem Solving
41%
Critical Thinking
41%
Equipment Selection
38%
Active Listening
38%
Mathematics
35%
Active Learning
35%
Service Orientation
35%
Instructing
28%
Reading Comprehension
28%
Troubleshooting
28%
Management of Personnel Resources
28%
Equipment Maintenance
28%
Learning Strategies
28%
Persuasion
25%
Repairing
25%
Systems Analysis
25%
Management of Material Resources
22%
Writing
22%
Negotiation
22%
Operations Analysis
22%
Systems Evaluation
22%
Science
16%
Management of Financial Resources
16%
Technology Design
10%
Installation
6%
Programming
0%

Knowledge

Building and Construction
76%
Design
65%
Mathematics
60%
English Language
57%
Customer and Personal Service
56%
Administration and Management
56%
Chemistry
54%
Mechanical
53%
Public Safety and Security
51%
Production and Processing
49%
Education and Training
41%
Physics
34%
Engineering and Technology
33%
Personnel and Human Resources
31%
Transportation
31%
Administrative
29%
Fine Arts
22%
Sales and Marketing
21%
Law and Government
20%
Psychology
18%
Foreign Language
17%
Economics and Accounting
16%
Telecommunications
12%
Communications and Media
11%
Food Production
11%
Geography
7%
Medicine and Dentistry
6%
Therapy and Counseling
6%
Computers and Electronics
5%
Sociology and Anthropology
2%
Philosophy and Theology
2%
Biology
1%
History and Archeology
0%

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Abilities

Manual Dexterity
69%
Near Vision
63%
Multilimb Coordination
63%
Trunk Strength
63%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
60%
Far Vision
56%
Extent Flexibility
56%
Finger Dexterity
56%
Visualization
53%
Problem Sensitivity
53%
Stamina
53%
Static Strength
53%
Control Precision
53%
Selective Attention
50%
Dynamic Strength
50%
Information Ordering
50%
Visual Color Discrimination
50%
Perceptual Speed
47%
Deductive Reasoning
47%
Reaction Time
47%
Speech Recognition
47%
Oral Comprehension
47%
Depth Perception
47%
Oral Expression
44%
Category Flexibility
44%
Speech Clarity
44%
Gross Body Coordination
44%
Flexibility of Closure
41%
Inductive Reasoning
41%
Rate Control
41%
Auditory Attention
38%
Fluency of Ideas
38%
Time Sharing
35%
Gross Body Equilibrium
35%
Explosive Strength
31%
Response Orientation
31%
Number Facility
31%
Speed of Limb Movement
28%
Written Comprehension
28%
Wrist-Finger Speed
28%
Dynamic Flexibility
28%
Hearing Sensitivity
25%
Mathematical Reasoning
25%
Glare Sensitivity
25%
Speed of Closure
25%
Memorization
25%
Originality
25%
Sound Localization
22%
Peripheral Vision
22%
Spatial Orientation
22%
Written Expression
22%
Night Vision
19%

Work Activities

Performing General Physical Activities
85%
Getting Information
80%
Handling and Moving Objects
79%
Controlling Machines and Processes
76%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
73%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
71%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
70%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
68%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
66%
Scheduling Work and Activities
65%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
63%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
62%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
60%
Training and Teaching Others
59%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
56%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
56%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
53%
Thinking Creatively
51%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
51%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
48%
Coaching and Developing Others
48%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
48%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
48%
Developing and Building Teams
47%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
46%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
46%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
46%
Processing Information
44%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
42%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
42%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
41%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
40%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
39%
Analyzing Data or Information
39%
Assisting and Caring for Others
37%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
32%
Documenting/Recording Information
29%
Selling or Influencing Others
25%
Performing Administrative Activities
23%
Staffing Organizational Units
19%
Working with Computers
15%

Work Context

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?

96%

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?

95%

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?

85%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

85%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

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

83%

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%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

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

82%

Time Pressure

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

82%

Exposed to Contaminants

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

71%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

71%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

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

70%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

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

70%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

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

70%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

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

68%

Physical Proximity

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

67%

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?

64%

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?

63%

Level of Competition

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

62%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

60%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

59%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

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

58%

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?

58%

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.)

58%

Consequence of Error

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

56%

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?

55%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

54%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

54%

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)?

54%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

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

52%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

52%

Freedom to Make Decisions

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

51%

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?

46%

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?

44%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

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

42%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

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

42%

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?

40%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

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

39%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

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

37%

Conflict Situations

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

34%

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?

32%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

30%

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?

29%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

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

24%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

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

24%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

23%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

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

22%

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)?

20%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

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

19%

Outdoors, Under Cover

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

19%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

16%

Public Speaking

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

14%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

13%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

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

13%

E-Mail

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

11%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

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

7%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

6%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

3%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

70%

Less than high school diploma

14%

Post-secondary certificate

10%

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

42

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

14

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,

13

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

0

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.

0

Work Styles

Dependability
73%
Attention to Detail
69%
Cautiousness
48%
Perseverance
36%
Achievement Orientation
29%
Stress Tolerance
19%
Self-Confidence
18%
Adaptability
17%
Self-Control
15%
Integrity
14%
Cooperation
9%
Sincerity
4%
Innovation
3%
Optimism
0%

Work Values

Independence
56%
Support
50%
Achievement
45%
Working Conditions
42%
Relationships
33%
Recognition
17%

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