Troweller

Canstaff; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canstaff is seeking a skilled surface finishing specialist in Auckland to lead trowelling and finishing across concrete, masonry, plaster, tiling and paving projects.

You will apply trowelling techniques, operate hand and power tools, and ensure finishes meet project specifications and safety standards. A minimum of 3 years in trowelling and concrete finishing is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as a troweller or in similar concrete finishing roles.
• Experience in concrete finishing, screeding and surface preparation.
• Experience across masonry, plastering, tiling, paving or related finishing environments using trowelling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Carries out trowelling and surface finishing work including spreading, leveling, screeding, smoothing and finishing concrete, mortar and plaster to required standards.
• Applies trowelling techniques across surfaces including concrete slabs, blockwork, brickwork, plastered surfaces, paving and tiled finishes.
• Mixes, pours, screeds, spreads and vibrates concrete, mortar or plaster using hand and power tools to achieve uniform finishes.
• Operates hand trowels, edging tools and power trowelling equipment.
• Checks and maintains alignment and surface levels in accordance with specifications.
• Reads and interprets plans and specifications to determine finishing requirements.
• Assists with preparation and setting up of formwork and moulds for concrete works.
• Supports concrete pours including placement, vibration and finishing processes.
• Carries out repairs and remedial work to concrete, masonry and related surfaces.

Skills

Trowelling

Concrete finishing

Surface preparation

Hand tools

Power trowels

Tools

Hand tools

Power trowels

Job description

Come join our team and grow your career!

We are seeking a skilled surface finishing specialist responsible for all aspects of trowelling, concrete finishing, and related surface preparation works across a range of construction applications including concrete, masonry, plaster, Tiling and paving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carries out all trowelling and surface finishing work including spreading, levelling, screeding, smoothing and finishing concrete, mortar and plaster to required standards
• Applies trowelling techniques across a range of construction surfaces including concrete slabs, blockwork, brickwork, plastered surfaces, paving and tiled finishes
• Mixes, pours, screeds, spreads and vibrates concrete, mortar or plaster using hand and power tools to achieve uniform and specified finishes
• Operates hand trowels, edging tools and power trowelling equipment (walk-behind and ride-on where required)
• Checks and maintains vertical and horizontal alignment and surface levels in accordance with specifications
• Reads and interprets plans and specifications to determine finishing requirements, materials and surface tolerances
• Assists with the preparation and setting up of formwork and moulds where required for concrete works
• Assists with the placement and positioning of reinforcing steel (rebar) and mesh in preparation for concrete pours as part of finishing operations
• Supports concrete pours including placement, vibration and finishing processes
• Carries out repairs, patching and remedial work to concrete, masonry and related finished surfaces
• May undertake surface preparation and finishing support work across brick, block, plaster and paving applications where required
• Maintains compliance with all Health & Safety requirements and site procedures
• Performs any other duties reasonably required in support of trowelling and surface finishing operations

Experience & Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Troweller.
• Proven capability in concrete finishing, screeding and surface preparation
• Experience working across masonry, plastering, tiling, paving or related finishing environments using trowelling techniques
• Competent use of hand and power finishing tools
• Strong understanding of surface tolerances, finishing quality and construction sequencing
• Physically fit, reliable and able to work in active construction environments