supervisor cement finishing

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• At heights
• Dusty
• Dangerous

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential
• Various locations
• Urban area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Supervise workers and projects
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Waterproof, damp proof and restore surfaces
• Train workers in duties and policies
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of concrete structures
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• Operate power vibrators to compact concrete
• Level top surface concrete according to grade and depth specification
• Instruct apprentices
• Fill hollows and remove spots on freshly poured cement
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units
• Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports
• Apply hardening and sealing components to cure surfaces
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers
• Impart desired finish to concrete surfaces using hand and power tools
• Direct placement of concrete into forms or onto surfaces according to grade
• Check formwork, granular base and steel reinforcement materials

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people
• Cement finishers
• Swimming pool installers
• Apprentices
• Labourers

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Light weight concrete
• Hardners and epoxies
• Colours and sealers

Area of specialization

• Layout

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Tools

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits