Masons work with brick, concrete block and stone. Cement finishers work with poured concrete, and apply surface treatments and restore concrete. Tilesetters cover floors, walls, and ceilings with various tile. Plasterers coat interior and exterior walls with plaster. Drywall installers attach sheets of drywall to walls and ceilings.
Lathers apply support frameworks for ceilings, walls, and building partitions.
As a mason or cement finisher, you will work both inside and outdoors. As a tilesetter, plasterer, drywaller or lather, you will be mostly inside. You may be required to provide your own equipment and vehicle. You will often work project to project. Temporary lay-offs are common.