Plasterer

Penn State University • University Park, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Penn State is searching for a full time Plasterer - Grade 5 to join the team. Duties include: Perform patching jobs, such as filling cracks, chipped surfaces, holes, etc.; match texture of finish and molding Fill cracks; apply tape to plasterboard; smooth surface Check area to be plastered, such as whether pipes must be moved, or whether larger area than specified should be plastered, refer to supervisor; determine square footage and amount of materials needed to complete job Order necessary materials, such as lime, plaster, retarding agent, zonolite, wire mesh, etc. Erect scaffold and staging; cover adjoining surfaces, furniture, etc. Remove old plaster, wall materials; prepare surfaces for stucco, as required As required, set in metal strips to support areas where plaster does not readily adhere to wall or ceiling; apply wire mesh; when needed, set steel corners Prepare, mix and apply ground and finish plaster and stucco, as specified Use hand tools and apply plaster to provide a finished surface, such as smooth, sand, and acoustical Occasionally direct the work of a helper Drive University vehicle, as required Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly condition Perform other duties related or similar to the type described above

Requirements

• Requires the use of shop mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, various types of adjustable measuring instruments and the training generally applicable in a particular or specialized occupation.
• Equivalent to 1 to 3 years applied trades training.
• Over 1 year up to and including 3 years of effective experience.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Perform patching jobs, such as filling cracks, chipped surfaces, holes, etc.; match texture of finish and molding
• Fill cracks; apply tape to plasterboard; smooth surface
• Check area to be plastered, such as whether pipes must be moved, or whether larger area than specified should be plastered, refer to supervisor; determine square footage and amount of materials needed to complete job
• Order necessary materials, such as lime, plaster, retarding agent, zonolite, wire mesh, etc.
• Erect scaffold and staging; cover adjoining surfaces, furniture, etc.
• Remove old plaster, wall materials; prepare surfaces for stucco, as required
• As required, set in metal strips to support areas where plaster does not readily adhere to wall or ceiling; apply wire mesh; when needed, set steel corners
• Prepare, mix and apply ground and finish plaster and stucco, as specified
• Use hand tools and apply plaster to provide a finished surface, such as smooth, sand, and acoustical
• Occasionally direct the work of a helper
• Drive University vehicle, as required
• Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly condition
• Perform other duties related or similar to the type described above

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed