Plasterers & Stucco Masons

Also called: Plaster Applicator, Plaster Mechanic, Plasterer

Career Cluster: Architecture & Construction
What they do:
Apply interior or exterior plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials. May also set ornamental plaster.
On the job, you would:
  • Cover surfaces such as windows, doors, or sidewalks to protect from splashing.
  • Clean job sites.
  • Mix mortar and plaster to desired consistency or direct workers who perform mixing.
KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology
  • building and construction
  • design
Arts and Humanities
  • English language
Business
  • management
  • customer service
SKILLS

Basic Skills
  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
ABILITIES

Hand and Finger Use
  • hold or move items with your hands
  • keep your arm or hand steady
Endurance
  • exercise for a long time without getting out of breath
PERSONALITY

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

They do well at jobs that need:
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Self Control
  • Cooperation
  • Initiative
TECHNOLOGY

You might use software like this on the job:

Project management software
  • Cost estimating software
  • Sage Construction Anywhere
Graphics or photo imaging software
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Corel Painter
Operating system software
  • Linux
  • Microsoft operating system
EDUCATION


no high school diploma/GED or high school diploma/GED
usually needed
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JOB OUTLOOK

New job opportunities are likely in the future.

Salary:
High: $92,780.00
Median: $52,640.00
Low: $36,880.00
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