What is a Plasterer?

Plasterers apply plaster, cement or acrylic finish products to the interior and exterior walls and ceilings of hospitals, office buildings, schools, warehouses, residences, shopping centers and large commercial and industrial projects. The craft requires an extensive amount of outdoor work; therefore, weather conditions are a factor. This is a very active strenuous trade with much standing, stooping, bending, climbing and carrying. The ability to work at heights is a must.

What is a Cement Mason?

Cement Masons finish the exposed concrete surfaces of freshly poured floors, walls, sidewalks, foundations, dams, parking garages and lots, runways, warehouses, loading dock floors, roads, and curbs to specified textures or finishes. They level, shape and smooth surfaces using straight edgers or power screeds. Most of the work is in industrial and commercial buildings. Cement Masons must know the working characteristics of various cement and concrete mixes.

How do I qualify?

Must be 18 years of age

Must have a high school diploma or GED

What are the program specifics?

3 Year program

6,000 hours of on-the-job training

Related classroom instruction with college credit

Starting wage 65% of journeyman rate

Review for wage increases every 1,000 hours on the job

What do I need to apply?

Copy of high school diploma or GED

Proof of age

Where do I apply?

Plaster's And Cement Mason's Joint Apprenticeship Committee

1425 East Mc Dowell Road

Phoenix, Arizona 85006

(602) 258-8148