cement finisher

Government of Canada; Surrey; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government body in Surrey is seeking a skilled concrete worker. Responsibilities include filling hollows in concrete, leveling surfaces, and installing fixtures. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience, a secondary school graduation certificate, and the ability to handle physically demanding tasks. Key tools include safety boots, hard hat, and safety goggles. This role requires working on-site with no remote options.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks.
• Experience with concrete structures and finishing.

Responsibilities

• Fill hollows and remove spots on freshly poured cement.
• Operate power vibrators to compact concrete.
• Level top surface concrete according to specifications.
• Impart desired finish to concrete surfaces using tools.
• Install steel plates, door sills and fixtures.
• Apply components to cure surfaces.
• Restore and waterproof surfaces.
• Repair and replace damaged concrete sections.
• Estimate costs and materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Client focus

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Safety glasses/goggles

Ear plugs

Job description

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

• Dusty
• At heights
• Hot
• Noisy
• Outdoors
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential

Responsibilities Tasks

• Fill hollows and remove spots on freshly poured cement
• Operate power vibrators to compact concrete
• Level top surface concrete according to grade and depth specification
• Impart desired finish to concrete surfaces using hand and power tools
• Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures
• Apply hardening and sealing components to cure surfaces
• Waterproof, damp proof and restore surfaces
• Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of concrete structures
• Estimate costs and materials

Additional information: Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Ear plugs

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Team player