Cement Finisher

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer, Construction Division, Construction Branch.

If your experience is in the cement occupational series, you will enjoy the opportunity to serve as a Cement Finisher in new construction and renovation projects in assigned jurisdictions on the Capitol Hill Complex.

Go ahead and make your dream a reality. You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.

You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT(S) required for this position. Ability to perform the work of the position without more than normal supervision Major Duties:

*** This position is temporary in nature and is not to exceed 13 months. This is strictly a temporary appointment where there is no permanent need or permanent funding available for the work involved.

It is a position that is subject to the project needs of the Agency. Therefore, the appointment could be terminated at any time due to shortage of work or shortage of funds without any advance notice.

If project work continues however, it could be extended beyond the 13-month time frame at the sole discretion of the Agency.

As a non-permanent employee, you may also be separated for failure to meet management's expectations, with no advance notice.

*** The Applicant Must Have a Valid and Unexpired Driver's License It is Desirable that the applicant have at least 5 years of recent/active concrete experience that can be verifiable.

Tour of Duty (Day Shift (4:00 A.M.

- 2:30 P.M) Monday thru Thursday Hours May Change Due To Operational Needs of Management DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Cement Finishing Performs maintenance, repair and construction on surfaces such as sidewalks, steps, walls, curbs and ramps.

Builds and sets forms on projects, some of which require precise measurements and setting forms in curved as well as straight lines. Mixes, pours, spreads and levels cement and concrete.

In repairing damaged areas, removes broken concrete and prepares sub-surfaces.

Plans work methods and sequences, lays-out work to be done, determines materials to be used, selects proper tools and accomplishes the job in accordance with appropriate methods and accepted trade practices.

Follows all relevant safety rules, regulations and standard operating procedures.

Must utilize knowledge of and must comply with all OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner.

Receives training, either on the job or through classroom training, to ensure that all safety practices and equipment are fully utilized.

Must ensure the use of any required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Performs other related duties as assigned.