Abacus Corporation is a family-owned staffing leader with 80+ years of experience, providing modern workforce solutions nationwide. With a supportive culture and over 25,000 employees, we offer long-term jobs, competitive pay, benefits, and real growth opportunities.

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Objective

To perform tasks aligned with the plaster operations to accurately represent the desired look and feel of a client’s proposed project and provide an excellent finished product representing the skills and capabilities held by the company.

Duties and Responsibilities

Level I: Hourly Rate of $17.50 – $23.00

• Responsible for adhering to all Company and Project safety programs, policies, and procedures as well as all Federal, State, and local safety codes and regulations
• Basic occupational ability where simple and precise tasks are performed by rote or habit and thinking is limited by established and set procedures.
• Prep, setup and cleanup of plaster operations to include cleaning of all plaster mixers, plastering machines (plaster guns and hoses), and spoils and debris.
• Assists in the operation and maintenance of plaster pumps and air compressors.
• Mixes materials and assists craft workers in building rebar armature, lathing/backing, structure and texture shoots.
• Operates various “industry standard” power and hand tools in accordance with company operating procedures and safety standards.
• Clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials.

  
  

  Level II: Hourly Rate of $24.00 - $28.00

  In addition to above:
  

• Preparing substrate, materials, tools, and equipment for plaster operations
• Familiar with the properties of and be able to mix all types of plastering materials.
• Applying the base or scratch coat to ensure that it adheres firmly to lath or other subsurface.
• Ensure all equipment and tools are cleaned and stored properly.

  
  

  Level III: Hourly Rate of $29.00 - $33.00

  In addition to above:
  

• Applying various type of finish coat.
• Operate or tend machines to mix or blend any of a wide variety of material and move the hose.
• Starts and stops machine on signals from Plasterer.
• Fills hopper of machine with plaster.

• Perform daily routine maintenance (excluding mechanical repair), oiling, gassing, greasing and cleaning of all plaster mixers and plastering machines, pipes and the handling of hoses (including extensions)
• Assists in modifying scaffolds with direction from competent scaffold.
• Responsible for adherence to cement mix design specification of project requirements.
• Responsible for general review of finished activity.

Qualifications / Experience / Skills and Attributes

Requirements:

• Must be able to read, comprehend and carry out simple instructions from oral or written communications.
• Demonstrate ability to interact and communicate well within all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate ability to adjust to sudden changes in operational goals/demands.
• Excellent teamwork to achieve flawless results.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Good knowledge of materials, tools, equipment and machinery.

  
  

  Level II: Additional Requirements
  

• Good knowledge of materials, tools, and techniques.
• Ability to read and understand written procedures which apply directly to job duties
• Applied craftsmanship in plastering in various and sundry materials.

  
  

  Level III: Additional Requirements
  

• Thorough knowledge of plastering trade practices and must be skilled in applying work methods and techniques.
• Good mechanical skills.
• Strong knowledge of site equipment and building techniques.

• While performing the duties of this job, this is primarily an in-field position and change of work hours will be determined by the Superintendent (based on daylight hours and project needs).
• General Hours: 6am – 2:30pm (MON-FRI)
  • 30-minute lunch (unpaid)
  • 15-minute break (paid)
• Work environment will change often and will require consistent awareness to surroundings and potential dangers to themselves and others.
• May be required to work under extreme environmental conditions and work from excessive heights with high reach equipment and/or scaffolding elevations.

• Physical Requirements: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. with assistance from others or lifting devices from floor to waist and waist to floor.
• Ability to walk, hear, see in order to reasonably perform essential job functions.

• Must have agility and a good sense of balance, willing to work in high places.

• Safety: Promote safety in everything we do. Communicate safe practices through all our people. Be a leader in safety.
• Trust: Building trust through understanding and collaboration. Show respect to earn respect. Act transparently with integrity.
• Responsibility: Keep commitments. Accept challenges and take actions to succeed. Empower others to contribute to success.
• Collaboration: Communicate clearly, concisely, and consistently. Build effective teams and empower team leaders. Be respectful and promote constructive contribution.
• Leadership: Uphold and promote the company values. Support al team-members. Foster contribution to customer and company success.
• Innovation: Pursue improvement through knowledge, collaboration and focus on customer goals. Enable alternative perspectives. Encourage agility and flexibility.

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