EIFS Applicator

Falewitch Construction; Papillion (NE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Falewitch Construction in Papillion, NE seeks a physically capable exterior finish worker to apply cementitious base coats and finishes. The role includes heavy lifting, scaffold setup, and climbing to reach elevated work areas.

You will perform repetitive manual tasks, read blueprints, and work outdoors in varying weather. The job emphasizes dexterity, safety with heavy materials, and adherence to project timelines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of simple math and geometry.
• Knowledge of exterior building products and applications.
• Able to read blueprints.
• Physical dexterity.
• Able to tolerate heights and weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lifting 75lbs (stucco/EIFS basecoat & finishes).
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling 25–30lbs daily for 4–5 hours.
• Lifting, pushing, holding, and pulling 5–10lbs with hand tools, most of the day.
• Lifting and pushing 15lbs for mixer occasionally, 3–4x per hour.
• Pushing/pulling 15lbs finishing tools continuously at/above shoulder height.
• Holding Hawk/Trowel 5lbs for up to 4–6 hours daily.
• Full use of fingers and both hands; manual dexterity essential.
• Standing and walking for eight hours with breaks.
• Erecting scaffold to reach elevations; components weigh 45–60lbs+.
• Climbing scaffold up to 3–4 stories, several times per day.

Skills

Math and geometry

Exterior building products

Blueprint reading

Physical dexterity

Height and weather tolerance

Job description

Job Description

Mixing, carrying, lifting of Cementitious base coats and finishes up to 65-75lbs. Repetitive work using shoulders and arms. Erect/climb various types of scaffold and aerial lifts to reach different elevations.

Required Job Duties

• Lifting 75lbs (stucco/EIFS basecoat & finishes)
• Lifting, Pushing, and Pulling 25lbs to 30lbs on a daily regular basis, approximately 4 to 5 hours a day
• Lifting, pushing, holding, and pulling 5lbs to 10lbs (hand tools) frequently, five to six hours per day
• Lifting and pushing 15lbs (mixer) for stucco/EIFS basecoat & finish occasionally, 3x to 4x per hour
• Pushing and pulling 15lbs (stucco/EIFS finishing tools) continuously above and at shoulder height or above with repetitive motion
• Holding Hawk/Trowel 5lbs. continuously and using in a repetitive manner for up to four to six hours per day
• Full use of fingers and both hands required for this manually dexterous position - Manual dexterity along with simultaneous mental and muscular coordination is an essential job requirement
• Standing and walking for eight hours, except for lunch and 15 minutes of breaks
• Erecting scaffold to reach different elevations - Scaffolds components varies in weights from 45lbs to 60lbs or greater
• Climbing scaffold as high as three to four stories, possibly higher, four to eight times per day, when jobs are above ground level

Required Skills

• Knowledge of simple math and geometry
• Knowledge of exterior building products and applications
• Able to read blueprints
• Physical dexterity
• Able to tolerate heights and weather conditions

Environmental Functional Requirements

• 99% outside exterior work
• Hot in summer, cold in winter
• Job sites influenced by many other types of trades
• Intermittent noise
• Dusty and dirty conditions
• Uneven walking surfaces