Job DescriptionJob Description
The Stucco/EIFS laborer will support the Stucco/EIFS team in constructing, repairing, and maintaining structures such as walls, foundations, and chimneys. This position involves a variety of physical tasks including mixing mortar, transporting materials, preparing surfaces, and assisting skilled plasters/finishers with the installation of paper, lath, casing control, joints, brown coats, and working with scaffolding. The ideal candidate will have experience with construction tools, a strong work ethic, and the ability to follow safety protocols on construction sites. The role is physically demanding and requires the ability to work in various weather conditions.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Knowledge of Stucco, EIFS, and Fluid Applied WRB’s.
- Prepare surfaces for stucco/EIFS applications by cleaning, repairing, and ensuring proper adhesion.
- Assist in the preparation and application of stucco/EIFS materials to surfaces.
- Assist in mixing and apply stucco/EIFS materials to interior and exterior walls.
- Stocking and inventory material.
- Assist in applying coats of Stucco or EIFS to walls, ceilings, or partitions of buildings, using trowels, brushes, or spray guns.
- Assist with monitoring and maintain quality control during the stucco application process.
- Safety Compliance: Follows all safety protocols, procedures, and company policies to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. Maintains awareness of safety standards and consistently applies best practices in daily operations
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs on existing stucco surfaces.
- Assist with installing lath to provide a base for stucco application.
- Clean and maintain tools and equipment used in stucco work.
- Clean job sites daily.
- Provide support to other team members as needed
- Assemble temporary scaffolding equipment or structures
- Mark reference points on construction materials.
- Assist in installing insulation and Z-furring material.
- Develop understanding of ASTM standards
- Tools required: utility knife, hammer, wrench, pliers and a trowel. You must also be willing to acquire additional tools as needed.
- Additional Responsibilities: Must be willing to perform other duties as assigned by the manager to support team operations and project needs.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Understanding and being open to learning new ways of working procedures.
- Proven experience as a Stucco or EIFS work or in a similar role within the construction industry.
- Knowledge of various stucco/EIFS application techniques and materials.
- Familiarity with safety regulations and best practices in construction.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- Strong physical stamina and ability to lift heavy materials.
- Excellent attention to detail and craftsmanship skills.
- Valid driver’s license may be required for travel to job sites.
- Certification in OSHA safety training is a plus.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Heavy Lifting: Ability to lift and carry heavy materials, such as bricks, stones, mortar, and equipment, weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally more with assistance.
- Standing and Walking: Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and working on your feet for the duration of the shift, often on uneven, rugged or elevated surfaces.
- Bending and Kneeling: Frequent bending, kneeling, and crouching to handle materials, or assist in construction tasks at ground level or higher elevations.
- Climbing: Ability to climb ladders or scaffolding to work on elevated surfaces, as required for tasks such as wall construction or working on high areas of buildings.
- Manual Dexterity: Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to work with small tools and materials, such as trowels and measuring instruments, while maintaining precision.
- Endurance: Physical stamina to work in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or humidity, and the ability to perform repetitive physical tasks for long periods of time without significant fatigue.
- Repetitive Motion: Comfort with repetitive tasks, such as mixing mortar, placing bricks, or using hand tools, that require consistency and focus over extended periods.
- Balance and Coordination: Good balance and coordination to work safely at heights, on ladders, scaffolds, or uneven surfaces, and to avoid injuries.
- Strength: Overall physical strength to manage demanding tasks such as lifting heavy blocks, carrying materials, and assisting Stucco/EIFS with large construction projects.
- Vision and Attention to Detail: The ability to see fine details and distinguish various materials and tools, ensuring high-quality work and maintaining safety standards.
- Environment: Ability to work in varied weather conditions