Classification Description

University of Michigan
Issued: 02/06/01 Classification Code
# 73299
Supersedes: NEW FLSA NE

TITLE: APPRENTICE PLASTERER GRADE: A6

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
As an apprentice, apply coats of plaster to interior and exterior walls, ceilings and partitions of buildings to produce a finished surface.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform the following duties as an apprentice:

Apply and level coats of plaster, using hawk, trowel, darby and straight edge.
Smooth surface and corners, using float and angle float.
Construct wooden or wire mesh mold to form ornamental castings for cornices and trim.
Create decorative textures in finish coat by marking it with brush and trowel or by spattering it with small stones.
Spray lath surface with water to insure adhesion of plaster to lath.
Erect scaffolding and ladders.
Roughen undercoat with scratcher to provide bond for succeeding coats of plaster.
Participate in the mixing, troweling and curing of plaster.
Apply mortar.
Replace defective lathing, using hatchet, scoring knife, and tin snips.
Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches and job specifications.
Prepare records and service reports of materials and time expended.
Install plastic tile.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Receives supervision from a designated official.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
No supervisory responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.