EMPLOYER: Impressions Group Ottawa Inc.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Company and Position Description
Impressions Group Ottawa is looking for a hardworking and skilled individual to fulfill the role of Concrete Finisher. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of experience in the trade of concrete finishing or is looking to becoming an apprenticeship in the industry.
More specifically, you will be accountable for:
- Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them
- Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed
- Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float
- Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process
- Direct the casting of the concrete and supervise laborers who use shovels or special tools to spread it
- Produce rough concrete surface, using broom
- Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete, and move chute to direct concrete on forms
- Operate power vibrator to compact concrete
- Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete, using pneumatic chisels, power grinders, or hand tools
- Waterproof or restore concrete surfaces, using appropriate compounds
- Wet concrete surface, and rub with stone to smooth surface and obtain specified finish
- Install anchor bolts, steel plates, and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete or pattern or stamp the surface to provide a decorative finish
- Build wooden molds, and clamp molds around area to be repaired, using hand tools
- Polish surface, using polishing or surfacing machine
- Apply muriatic acid to clean surface, and rinse with water
- Ability to learn techniques required for decorative concrete finishes, including stamping, acid staining and overlays
- Mix cement, sand, and water to produce concrete, grout, or slurry, using hoe, trowel, tamper,
- scraper, or concrete-mixing machine
Other desirable attributes include:
- Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, heavy equipment, and materials
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent stamina is required
- Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
- Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
- A minimum of 5 years of experience as a concrete finisher
- Ability to coordinate and finish a pour without supervision
- Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work
Please send a copy of your resume and cover letter to todd@impressionsgroupottawa.ca
START DATE: Immediate