How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Responsibilities*
- To apply coats of plaster to interior and exterior walls, ceilings and partitions of buildings to produce a finished surface.
- Coordinate and direct work of construction laborers.
- 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.
Required Qualifications*
- Graduation from high school.
- Considerable knowledge of the equipment, methods and materials involved in plasterer work.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and diagrams.
- Reasonable recent experience in the fabrication and repair of plaster structures.
- Skill in the layout and preparation of decorative textures.
- Ability to perform plaster work.
Desired Qualifications*
Professional Certification: Journeyman's Card
Specialized Knowledge: Plaster, drywall repair, finish work.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
PLEASE NOTE: This is a year-round, 40 hour per week position.
Additional Information
Working Conditions:
Working conditions can vary from outside winter weather to confined spaces.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to ascend/descend ladders.
- Move and transport objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to position self at low heights and awkward positions.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the U-M Skilled Trades Union, Inc., which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.