finisher, concrete

Education

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

Work site environment

• Dusty
• At heights
• Cold / refrigerated
• Dangerous
• Noisy
• Outdoors
• Wet / damp

Work setting

• Remote location
• Rural area
• Urban area
• Willing to relocate
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Institutional
• Residential
• Roads and bridges
• Sewers and water mains
• Sidewalks and curbs

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
• Estimate costs and materials
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Type of materials

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

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools / equipment

• Hard hat
• Gloves

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities