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Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Dusty. Work setting: Residential. Urban area. Various locations. Tasks: Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints. Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster. Clean and prepare surfaces. Cure freshly plastered surfaces. Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife. Finish corners and angles and create decorative designs in finish coat, if required. Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency. Mould and install ornamental plaster panels, cornices and trim. Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry. Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Hand-eye co-ordination. Manual dexterity. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Standing for extended periods. Tight deadlines. Personal suitability: Dependability. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.