Plasterers and Stucco Masons

Job Zone

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed

Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.

Job Zones group occupations into one of five categories based on the education, experience, and training typically needed to perform them.

Tasks

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

Cover surfaces such as windows, doors, or sidewalks to protect from splashing.87
Apply coats of plaster or stucco to walls, ceilings, or partitions of buildings, using trowels, brushes, or spray guns.86
Rough the undercoat surface with a scratcher so the finish coat will adhere.85
Clean and prepare surfaces for applications of plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials, such as by drywall taping.84
Set up scaffolds.84
Create decorative textures in finish coat, using brushes or trowels, sand, pebbles, or stones.83
Cure freshly plastered surfaces.83
Mix mortar and plaster to desired consistency or direct workers who perform mixing.81
Apply weatherproof, decorative coverings to exterior surfaces of buildings, such as by troweling or spraying on coats of stucco.81
Clean job sites.80
Determine materials needed to complete the job and place orders accordingly.79
Apply insulation to building exteriors by installing prefabricated insulation systems over existing walls or by covering the outer wall with insulation board, reinforcing mesh, and a base coat.79

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Spray acoustic materials or texture finish over walls or ceilings.74
Install guide wires on exterior surfaces of buildings to indicate thickness of plaster or stucco and nail wire mesh, lath, or similar materials to the outside surface to hold stucco in place.70
Mold or install ornamental plaster pieces, panels, or trim.69

Skills

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

Active Listening50
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Quality Control Analysis50
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Time Management50
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Coordination47
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Monitoring47
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Operations Monitoring47
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Service Orientation47
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Speaking47
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Learning44
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Complex Problem Solving44
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Critical Thinking44
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Judgment and Decision Making44
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

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Operation and Control44
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Reading Comprehension44
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Social Perceptiveness44
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Learning Strategies41
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Management of Personnel Resources41
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Instructing38
Teaching others how to do something.
Management of Material Resources31
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Negotiation31
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Persuasion31
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Equipment Selection28
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Systems Analysis28
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Systems Evaluation28
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Troubleshooting28
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Writing28
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Mathematics25
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Management of Financial Resources22
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Operations Analysis22
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Installation19
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Technology Design19
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Repairing16
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Equipment Maintenance13
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Science3
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Programming0
Writing computer programs for various purposes.

Knowledge

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

Building and Construction77
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Administration and Management56
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Design56
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
English Language52
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Customer and Personal Service51
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Public Safety and Security49
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Mathematics48
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Mechanical46
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Production and Processing38
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Education and Training36
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Sales and Marketing33
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Transportation33
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

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Personnel and Human Resources32
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Economics and Accounting25
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Engineering and Technology22
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Psychology22
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Law and Government21
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Administrative19
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Medicine and Dentistry19
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Chemistry17
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Sociology and Anthropology17
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Geography15
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Physics15
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Therapy and Counseling14
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Foreign Language13
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Biology12
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Computers and Electronics11
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Food Production11
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Philosophy and Theology11
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Telecommunications10
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Communications and Media8
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Fine Arts8
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
History and Archeology5
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Near Vision69
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Arm-Hand Steadiness66
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Manual Dexterity66
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Extent Flexibility63
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Trunk Strength63
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Gross Body Equilibrium56
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Multilimb Coordination56
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Static Strength56
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Dynamic Strength53
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Oral Expression53
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Problem Sensitivity53
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Stamina53
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.

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Visualization53
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Control Precision50
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Finger Dexterity50
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Gross Body Coordination50
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Information Ordering50
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Oral Comprehension50
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Speech Clarity50
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Visual Color Discrimination50
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Category Flexibility47
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Deductive Reasoning47
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Far Vision47
The ability to see details at a distance.
Selective Attention47
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Speech Recognition47
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Inductive Reasoning44
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Originality44
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Reaction Time44
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Written Comprehension44
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Flexibility of Closure41
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Fluency of Ideas41
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Perceptual Speed41
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Rate Control41
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
Auditory Attention38
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Depth Perception38
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Speed of Limb Movement38
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
Written Expression38
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Hearing Sensitivity35
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Wrist-Finger Speed35
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Mathematical Reasoning28
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Speed of Closure28
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Time Sharing28
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Glare Sensitivity25
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Memorization25
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Number Facility25
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Peripheral Vision25
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Response Orientation25
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Sound Localization25
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Spatial Orientation25
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Explosive Strength22
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Night Vision22
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Dynamic Flexibility13
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Getting Information81
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Performing General Physical Activities75
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Handling and Moving Objects72
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials68
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems68
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others66
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events64
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates63
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards63
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People61
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment61
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships59
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

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Controlling Machines and Processes58
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public58
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Thinking Creatively58
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates57
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings55
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge55
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Training and Teaching Others54
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Assisting and Caring for Others52
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Coaching and Developing Others52
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work51
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Analyzing Data or Information50
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources50
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment49
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Developing Objectives and Strategies48
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information48
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization47
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Processing Information47
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Developing and Building Teams46
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others45
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Documenting/Recording Information43
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others43
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Scheduling Work and Activities41
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment34
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others34
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Selling or Influencing Others32
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Performing Administrative Activities31
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Working with Computers31
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Staffing Organizational Units27
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment25
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Work Styles

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

Dependability70
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Attention to Detail62
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Cautiousness53
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
Perseverance39
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Achievement Orientation33
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
Stress Tolerance28
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Cooperation24
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
Integrity23
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Self-Control23
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Self-Confidence22
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
Adaptability9
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
Initiative9
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.

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Innovation6
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
Optimism5
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
Sincerity4
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.

Interests (RIASEC)

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

Realistic100
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Conventional38
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Artistic26
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
Investigative9
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Social6
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
Enterprising1
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Continually or almost continually92%
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Every day75%
- Once a week or more but not every day14%
Spend Time Standing
- Continually or almost continually62%
- More than half the time38%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Every day72%
- Once a month or more but not every week13%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Extremely important41%
- Very important53%
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Extremely important20%
- Very important78%
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Every day47%
- Once a week or more but not every day32%
Contact With Others
- Contact with others most of the time33%
- Occasional contact with others15%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Every day47%
- Once a week or more but not every day33%
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
Frequency of Decision Making
- Once a week or more but not every day16%
- Once a month or more but not every week13%
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
- Continually or almost continually33%
- More than half the time33%
- About half the time34%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Every day43%
- Once a week or more but not every day20%
- Once a month or more but not every week13%
- Once a year or more but not every month16%

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Health and Safety of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility24%
- High responsibility30%
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Every day48%
- Once a week or more but not every day15%
- Once a month or more but not every week13%
- Never23%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- Continually or almost continually24%
- More than half the time14%
- About half the time48%
- Less than half the time14%
Exposed to High Places
- Every day17%
- Once a week or more but not every day55%
- Once a year or more but not every month13%
- Never15%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Very important results25%
- Important results29%
- Moderate results23%
- Minor results13%
Physical Proximity
- Moderately close (at arm's length)71%
Telephone Conversations
- Once a week or more but not every day27%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Every day13%
- Once a week or more but not every day36%
- Once a month or more but not every week30%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- High responsibility36%
- Moderate responsibility28%
Freedom to Make Decisions
- A lot of freedom20%
- Some freedom25%
- Limited freedom14%
Time Pressure
- Every day17%
- Once a week or more but not every day33%
- Once a month or more but not every week17%
Level of Competition
- Extremely competitive11%
- Highly competitive26%
- Moderately competitive42%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- Continually or almost continually16%
- More than half the time18%
- About half the time39%
- Less than half the time17%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Very important59%
- Not important at all32%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- Continually or almost continually12%
- About half the time64%
- Less than half the time17%
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Every day43%
- Once a year or more but not every month13%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- About half the time13%
- Less than half the time32%
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- Some freedom29%
- Limited freedom17%
- Very little freedom46%
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Very important24%
- Important25%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Every day15%
- Once a week or more but not every day32%
- Once a month or more but not every week16%
- Never36%
Work Schedules
- Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)76%
- Regular (established routine, set schedule)14%
Duration of Typical Work Week
- 40 hours86%
- Less than 40 hours11%
Consequence of Error
- Very serious12%
- Serious39%
- Fairly serious30%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Every day13%
- Once a week or more but not every day25%
- Once a year or more but not every month23%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Once a week or more but not every day23%
- Once a month or more but not every week20%
- Once a year or more but not every month32%
- Never21%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- Continually or almost continually25%
- Never31%
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Once a week or more but not every day25%
- Once a month or more but not every week18%
- Once a year or more but not every month18%
- Never37%
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Very important19%
- Important20%
- Fairly important31%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Every day16%
- Once a week or more but not every day19%
- Never57%
Conflict Situations
- Once a week or more but not every day13%
- Once a month or more but not every week12%
- Once a year or more but not every month51%
- Never22%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Every day12%
- Once a year or more but not every month57%
- Never26%
Degree of Automation
- Highly automated11%
- Moderately automated16%
- Slightly automated33%
- Not at all automated35%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Every day11%
- Once a week or more but not every day15%
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
- Never60%
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Important28%
- Fairly important13%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Every day12%
- Never57%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Every day13%
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
- Once a year or more but not every month18%
- Never56%
Written Letters and Memos
- Once a month or more but not every week29%
- Once a year or more but not every month15%
E-Mail
- Once a month or more but not every week12%
- Never75%
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Once a month or more but not every week16%
- Once a year or more but not every month26%
- Never58%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Never79%
Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Never88%
Spend Time Sitting
- Less than half the time23%
- Never77%
Public Speaking
- Never87%
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Once a year or more but not every month17%
- Never83%
Exposed to Radiation
- Never99%

Typical Education Levels Reported

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

Less than high school diploma
High school diploma or equivalent
Post-secondary certificate

Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Graphics or photo imaging software
Autodesk Maya, Corel Paint Shop Pro, Corel Painter
Project management software
Construction Software Center EasyEst, Cost estimating software, Sage Construction Anywhere
Accounting software
A-Systems JobView, Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal
Development environment software
Embedded systems development software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
IBM Maximo Asset Management
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Dassault Systemes CATIA
Customer relationship management CRM software
Salesforce software
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Operating system software
Linux
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk 3ds Max Design
Data base user interface and query software
Oracle Database

Professional Associations

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

Related Occupations

Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

Protect structures or surfaces near work areas to avoid damage.
Apply decorative or textured finishes or coverings.
Prepare surfaces for finishing.
Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities.
Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
Clean equipment or facilities.
Estimate materials requirements for projects.
Install insulation in equipment or structures.
Order construction or extraction materials or equipment.
Mark reference points on construction materials.
Fabricate parts or components.

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Install trim or paneling.

Apprenticeship Occupations

Registered apprenticeship program titles associated with this occupation.

Plasterer

This page incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology