PLASTERER

 DEFINITION

 Under direction, performs all general plastering work involved in
 maintenance  and  application of mortars on  wooden  and  masonry
 interior  and  exterior  surfaces;  may  prepare  or  work   from
 sketches,  plans and specifications in accordance  with  building
 code  or  accepted trade practices; does other related duties  as
 required.

 NOTE: The  examples of work for this title are for  illustrative
 purposes  only.  A particular position using this title  may  not
 perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely,
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Installs, repairs, and maintains walls and ceilings.

 Works from plans, sketches and specifications in accordance
 with building code or approved trade practices.

 Spreads plaster over lath with trowel.

 Applies plaster to walls and ceilings.

 Coats  back  surface of precast ornamental plaster  with  plaster
 mortar and sticks or sets it by pressing it into wall or ceiling.

 Performs other types of plastering work.

 Inspects work in progress and completed work.

 Makes time and material estimates.

 Keeps needed records.

 Takes lead over and gives suitable assignments to helpers.

 Will  be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by
 the agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      EXPERIENCE:

      Three (3) years of experience in plastering work involving a
 variety of tasks.

      LICENSE:

      Appointees will  be required to possess a driver's license
 valid in  New Jersey only  if the operation of a vehicle, rather
 than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential 
 duties of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of problems involved in plastering work.

 Knowledge of  standard tools, materials, methods, practices,
 occupational hazards, and safety precautions.

 Knowledge of keeping necessary records.

 Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written
 directions.

 Ability to take needed safety precautions in performing work.

 Ability to obtain, store, safeguard, distribute, and properly use
 needed equipment, materials, and supplies.

 Ability to give suitable assignments and to establish and
 maintain needed records.

 Ability to utilize  various types of electronic and/or manual
 recording and information systems used by the agency, office,  
 or related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in
 English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.  American  
 Sign Language or Braille may  also be considered as acceptable 
 forms of communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
 as  they  can  perform  essential  functions  of  the  job  after
 reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.   
 If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause
 the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.


This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
02688
L
C
  
N/A
12
-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 1/04/1999