Plasterer

SAMSUI C & E PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Singapore is looking for a plasterer to handle tasks related to preparing and applying plaster, ensuring quality, and maintaining cleanliness on site. Candidates should be knowledgeable about materials suitable for different building types.

Responsibilities

• Understand which materials are best for both new and historic buildings.
• Prepare walls and ceilings for stucco and cement.
• Create a mortar mix tailored for the application.
• Coat walls with plaster and ensure the final coat is flawless.
• Design and create ornamental plaster.
• Construct and manage scaffolding for application.
• Protect doors and windows from wet plaster.
• Maintain cleanliness and remove tools from the job site.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Understand which materials are best for both new construction and historic buildings and obtain them beforehand
• Prepare walls and ceilings for stucco and cement by cleaning, taping and fixing any holes or cracks
• Create a mortar mix that is perfect for the particular application, modify it when necessary and ensure the new plaster matches the consistency and texture of the existing plaster
• Coat walls with plaster and go over the undercoat to make sure the final coat is flawless and requires few touch-ups
• Design the desired texture and create ornamental plaster, recreating original designs when necessary
• Construct scaffolding so plaster can be applied to ceilings and other hard-to-reach places and re-position it as needed
• Hang sheets to protect doors and windows from wet plaster and remove light switch covers
• Remove all tools and scaffolding from the job site and ensure high cleanliness standards are maintained at the end of every workday