Positions in this class perform highly skilled tasks and have the responsibility for preparing estimates, selecting and requisitioning materials, and providing direction and expertise to work crews of bricklayers or plasterers in the performance of independent projects. This class is distinguished from the Mason Plasterer by functioning in a lead capacity over Mason Plasterers and Mason Plasterer Assistants. It is distinguished from the Mason Plasterer Supervisor by the latter's responsibility for planning and scheduling work and by performance of the full range of supervisory duties. Applies weatherproof decorative covering of cement or plaster to outside building surfaces.
Cuts doorways through masonry walls or removes masonry walls when required.
May install insulation on pipes, boilers, valves and tanks using fiberglass, kaylo, foamglass, and poured insulation. May install guide wires on surface of buildings to indicate thickness of covering to be applied. Demonstrates mixing, plastering cementing and other techniques to workers. May assume supervisor's duties in his or her absence. Work affects the successful completion of mason plasterer projects and affects the professional development of lower level trades workers in this field by ensuring accurate completion of their work.