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Description

Apply a mixture of cement, sand, pigment, or marble chips to floors, stairways, and cabinet fixtures to fashion durable and decorative surfaces.

Interests

  • Realistic
  • Conventional

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Work Values

  • Independence
  • Support
  • Achievement

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Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation
  • Self-Control
  • Dependability
  • Initiative

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Tasks

  • Measure designated amounts of ingredients for terrazzo or grout, according to standard formulas and specifications, using graduated containers and scales, and load ingredients into portable mixer.
  • Grind surfaces with a power grinder, or polish surfaces with polishing or surfacing machines.
  • Cut metal division strips and press them into the terrazzo base for joints or changes of color to form designs or patterns or to help prevent cracks.
  • Blend marble chip mixtures, place into panels, and push a roller over the surface to embed the chips.
  • Modify mixing, grouting, grinding, or cleaning procedures, according to type of installation or material used.

Work Activities

  • Performing General Physical Activities
  • Getting Information
  • Handling and Moving Objects
  • Controlling Machines and Processes
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Detailed Work Activities

  • 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.
  • Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
  • Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
  • Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
  • Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
  • Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
  • Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Technology Skills

  • Accounting software
  • Project management software
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Operating system software
  • Analytical or scientific software

Abilities

  • Manual Dexterity
  • Multilimb Coordination
  • Near Vision
  • Trunk Strength
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness

Skills

  • Coordination
  • Quality Control Analysis

Knowledge

  • Building and Construction
  • Design
  • Mathematics
  • English Language
  • Administration and Management

Most Common Education Level

The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.

Certificates

Certifying Organization

FCICA

Type

Core

Income Percentile

The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.

Income PercentileAnnual Income
Low (10%)$53,603
Median (50%)$59,662
High (90%)$67,057

Employability

There are currently 1,500 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to decrease to 1,400 positions, reflecting a projected decline of -8%.

The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.

Projected Job Growth of -8%

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