Cement Finisher I

Cement Finisher I

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Sets all forms, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, steps, retaining walls, etc.;
• Pours and finishes cement for sidewalks, curbs, gutters, pad, steps, retaining walls, etc.;
• Spades freshly poured cement and screens surface level with forms;
• Floats surface of fresh cement and dusts, trowels, grooves and edges surfaces as required;
• Wets down 'green' cement during curing period;
• Points up and bags concrete finishes;
• Installs water seals and expansion joints;
• Grinds and chips concrete;
• Patches new and old cement work w holes have developed;
• Operates a crew van-type or pickup truck as needed in the maintenance operation;
• Performs a variety of other manual work in assisting tradesmen, motor equipment operators and others in connection with the maintenance of school buildings and grounds; and
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Thorough knowledge of the common practices, codes, standards, tools, terminology and safety precautions of the trade;
• Ability to work for plans and specifications and to follow rough sketches and oral instructions;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• Ability to complete asbestos related training; and
• Deemed as essential personnel; may be required to work day, night or weekend hours to meet the operational needs of the department.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Completion of a high school diploma or GED; considerable experience as a cement finisher and apprentice program; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Possession of an appropriate and valid Maryland Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class A Commercial Driver's License), at time of appointment, and a driving record indicating five (5) or fewer current points of which no more than three (3) shall have been accumulated as a result of traffic violations occurring while operating a Board of Education vehicle. (See Prince George's County Public School's Bulletin P-1-88 dated July 21, 1987).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this job, the employee must have the strength and dexterity to perform all required tasks including the ability to climb a 40' vertical ladder, work from scaffolding and a bucket truck, the ability to lift and carry a minimum of 80 lbs., work in cramped interior spaces, and the ability to do extensive walking, bending, stooping, crawling and kneeling in the course of completing daily work assignments. The employee is required to maintain sustained physical effort and some exposure to dust, dirt, chemical solutions, solvents, odors, and adverse weather conditions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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