concrete finisher

Additional Information

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Outdoors
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Urban area
• Residential
• Sidewalks and curbs
• Various locations

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
• Apply hardening and sealing components to cure surfaces

Type of materials

• Colours and sealers
• Hardners and epoxies
• Light weight concrete
• Reinforcing membrane and protective covering

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Team player
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 50 hours per week