cement finisher

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Asset languages

• Spanish; Castilian

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Outdoors
• Wet / damp

Work setting

• Urban area
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Residential
• Roads and bridges
• Sidewalks and curbs
• Various locations

Tasks

• 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
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Impart desired finish to concrete surfaces using hand and power tools
• Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures
• Apply hardening and sealing components to cure surfaces
• Waterproof, damp proof and restore surfaces
• Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of concrete structures
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Type of materials

• Light weight concrete

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
• Durée de l'emploi : Temporaire
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 35 to 40 hours per week