Plasterers and Stucco Masons apply interior or exterior plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials. They may also set ornamental plaster.
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- Plasterers and Stucco Masons
Architecture and Construction
What do they typically do
- Set up scaffolds
- Cover surfaces such as windows, doors, or sidewalks to protect from splashing
- Clean and prepare surfaces for applications of plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials, such as by drywall taping
- Apply coats of plaster or stucco to walls, ceilings, or partitions of buildings, using trowels, brushes, or spray guns
- Apply weatherproof, decorative coverings to exterior surfaces of buildings, such as by troweling or spraying on coats of stucco
- Mix mortar and plaster to desired consistency or direct workers who perform mixing
- Determine materials needed to complete the job and place orders accordingly
- Clean job sites
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +1.6%
Job Openings 2
Education & Training
- Education Some may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
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